Today in 1886 The New York Times declares the struggle for an eight-hour workday to be “un-American” and calls public demonstrations for the shorter hours “Labor disturbances brought about by foreigners.” Other publications declare that an eight-hour workday would bring about “loafing and gambling, rioting, debauchery and drunkenness.” ~ Labor Tribune
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General Membership Meetings: Baltimore - May. 5@ 10 a.m. Salisbury - May 19 @10 a.m. Please be present and on time. And bring a coworker!
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