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Today in labor history: Russian composer Tchaikovsky born
May 7, 2013His works are still appreciated today, and he is seen by many critics as having transcended the cliches of the Russian classical music of his time.
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Today in labor history: Chicago Haymarket affair
May 3, 2013Probably no single event has influenced the history of labor in the United States, and even the world, more than the Chicago Haymarket affair.
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Today in labor history: Poor Peoples March began in Washington, D.C.
May 2, 2013The Poor Peoples March began in Washington D.C. less than a month after the murder of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Today in labor history: Mother Jones was born May 1, 1837
May 1, 2013Mary Harris "Mother" Jones was an Irish-American schoolteacher and dressmaker who became a labor and community organizer. A fiery orator, brave and determined heroine to millions of workers.
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NBA player makes history by coming out as gay
April 30, 2013The NBA's Jason Collins made history yesterday by coming out as gay - the first time an NBA player has done so while still actively playing.
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Today in labor history: Report on equal pay for women
April 29, 2013The special representative to the National War Labor Board issued a report setting forth provisions respecting wage rates for women working in war industries.
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Labor’s stance on immigrant workers has changed, says Trumka
April 26, 2013"When people use the word "immigrant" as an insult or as a way to degrade people - I take it personally."
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Today in labor history: Army seizes Montgomery Ward HQ
April 26, 2013On the orders of President Roosevelt, the U.S. Army seized the Chicago headquarters of the unionized Montgomery Ward & Co. after management twice defied the NLRB.
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