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This Day in Labor History: November 23, 1903

By Erik Loomis

In General

On November 23, 2017

On November 23, 1903, Colorado governor James Peabody sent the state militia to Cripple Creek to crush the Western Federation of Miners led strike in that mining town. This all too typical action by the state during the Gilded Age had major repercussions. It succeeded...

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This Day in Labor History: January 6, 1909

By Erik Loomis

On January 6, 2017

On January 6, 1909, oral arguments before the Supreme Court concluded in the case of Moyer v. Peabody. The decision by the Court on January 18 gave official approval for.

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This Day in Labor History: June 22, 1896

By Erik Loomis

On June 22, 2016

On June 22, 1896, mine owners in Leadville, Colorado agreed to lock out their unionized miners, presenting a united front against unionism. This action would spur one of the largest.

This Day in Labor History: December 24, 1913

By Erik Loomis

In General

On December 24, 2014

On December 24, 1913, striking Italian copper workers in Calumet, Michigan were holding their Christmas party in the town's crowded Italian Hall building. Someone shouted "fire." Could have been company thugs, but we will never know. In the ensuing panic, people rushed the exit and...

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