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June 2

Twenty-six journeymen printers in Philadelphia stage the trade?s first strike in America over wages: a cut in their $6 weekly pay ? 1786

June 2

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June 1

The Ladies Federal Labor Union Number 2703, based in Illinois, was granted a charter from the American Federation of Labor.

June 1

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May 31

Rose Will Monroe, popularly known as Rosie the Riveter, dies in Clarksville, Ind. During WWII she helped bring women into the labor force ? 1997

May 31

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May 30

The Ford Motor Company signs a "Technical Assistance" contract to produce cars in the Soviet Union, and Ford workers were sent to the Soviet Union to train the labor force in the use of its parts.

May 30

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May 29

Animators working for Walt Disney begin what was to become a successful five-week strike for recognition of their union, the Screen Cartoonists' Guild.

May 29

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May 28

The Ladies Shoe Binders Society formed in New York - 1835

May 28