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15 Sep, 2016

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15 Sep, 2016

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Today in Labor History - September 15

September 15
Some 5,000 female cotton workers in and around Pittsburgh, Pa., strike for a 10-hour day. The next day, male trade unionists become the first male auxiliary when they gather to protect the women from police attacks. The strike ultimately failed - 1845

Today in Labor History - September 15