Today in Labor History: February 07
Union miners in Cripple Creek, CO begin what is to become a five-month strike that started when mine owners cut wages to $2.50 a day, from $3.  The state militia was called out in support of the strikers – the only time in U.S. history that a militia was directed to side with the workers.  The strike ended in victory for the union - 1894
 
Also on this date: Players formed The NHL Players Association in New York City …click here for complete postings and graphics.

UCS News Service: Unions Vow to Fight American Airlines’ Job, Pension Cuts
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Labor Cartoon: Rocky Job Search
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