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March 3

The Davis-Bacon Act took effect today. It orders contractors on federally financed or assisted construction projects to pay wage rates equal to those prevailing in local construction trades ? 1931

March 3

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March 2

More than 6,000 drivers strike Greyhound Lines, most lose jobs to strikebreakers after company declares ?impasse? in negotiations - 1990

March 2

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March 1

The Granite Cutters National Union begins what is to be a successful nationwide strike for the 8-hour day. Also won: union recognition, wage increases, a grievance procedure and a minimum wage scale - 1900

March 1

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February 29

Screen Actors Guild member Hattie McDaniel becomes the first African-American to win an Academy Award, honored for her portrayal of ?Mammy? in ?Gone with the Wind? ? 1940

February 29

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February 28

Members of the Chinese Ladies? Garment Workers? Union in San Francisco?s Chinatown begin what is to be a successful four-month strike for better wages and conditions at the National Dollar Stores factory and three retail outlets - 1938

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February 27

450 Woolworth?s workers and customers occupy store for eight days in support of Waiters and Waitresses Union, Detroit ? 1937

February 27