Today in Labor History Oct 13 The mostly female and minority workers won union recognition and pay

[Omaha Steve]

October 13

American Federation of Labor votes to boycott all German-made products as a protest against Nazi antagonism to organized labor within Germany - 1934

More than 1,100 office workers strike Columbia University in New York City. The mostly female and minority workers win union recognition and pay increases - 1985

And this: October 13, 1985 - More than 1,100 office workers, organized by District 65 of the United Auto Workers, went on strike against Columbia University in New York City. The mostly female and minority workers won union recognition and pay increases.


Hundreds of San Jose "Mercury News" newspaper carriers end 4-day walkout with victory - 2000

Labor history found here:http://www.unionist.com/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_10_13_2010