Today in Labor History Jan 28 The peaceful and indifferent are forgotten, more

[Omaha Steve]

January 28

American Miners’ Association formed - 1861

January 28, 1917 - Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, speaking in Seattle, said, "The only people whose names are recorded in history are those who did something. The peaceful and indifferent are forgotten; they never know the fighting joy of living." For more on Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, visit these websites: http://www.kued.org/joehill/faces/flynn.html and http://womenshistory.about.com/od/elizabethgurleyflynn/a/rebel_girl.htm

First U.S. unemployment compensation law enacted, in Wisconsin – 1932

Labor history found here: http://www.unionist.com/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_01_28_2011