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Today in Labor History - September 12

September 12
Eugene V. Debs, labor leader and socialist, sentenced to 10 years for opposing World War I. While in jail Debs received one million votes for president - 1918

Today in Labor History - September 12

Today in Labor History - September 11

September 11

Today in Labor History - September 11

Today in Labor History - September 10

Today in Labor History - September 10

Today in Labor History - September 9

September 09
In convention at Topeka, Kan., delegates create the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America. The men who repaired the nation's rail cars were paid 10 or 15¢ an hour, working 12 hours a day, often seven days a week - 1890
 

Today in Labor History - September 9