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December 20

Delegates to the AFL convention in Salt Lake City endorse a constitutional amendment to give women the right to vote - 1899.

December 20

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December 19

An explosion in the Darr Mine in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania kills 239 coal miners.

December 19

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December 16

The National Civic Federation is formed by business and labor leaders, most prominently AFL president Sam Gompers, as a vehicle to resolve conflicts between management and labor.

December 16

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December 15

AFL convention passes a one-cent per capita assessment to aid the organization of women workers. (Exact date uncertain) - 1913

December 15