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Omaha Steve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-03-09 07:43 AM
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Today in Labor History Nov 3 United Mine Workers strike that triggered a U.S. government takeover

November 3

Striking milk drivers dump thousands of gallons of milk on New York City streets - 1921

November 3, 1943 - A United Mine Workers strike that triggered a U.S. government takeover of the mines ended with a contract providing higher pay and other benefits. The government takeover was done to prevent interruption of production during World War II.

Labor history found here: http://www.unionist.com/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_11_03_2009
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