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October 30, 2026

Today in 1929
What came to be known as Black Tuesday, the historic stock market crash, hit the New York Stock Exchange as over 16 million shares were dumped, wiping out billions in value and launching the Great Depression—an economic catastrophe that ultimately led to mass unemployment, sweeping New Deal labor reforms, and the legal codification of collective bargaining.

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Workers Find New Bargaining Power in A Strong Jobs Market
Posted On: May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | The United States labor market is as strong as ever: A near-record low 3.6% of Americans are unemployed -- giving workers an edge in negotiations with their employers.  The economy added more than 250,000 jobs in April and nearly 200,0000 jobs in March. That has restaurants, manufacturers and other businesses across the country reporting difficulties recruiting and retaining workers who find themselves in a position to seek more pay, ask for better benefits perhaps gain increased flexibility on the job… CBS News
 
 
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