Today in Labor History Jan 29 First use of American troops to suppress a labor dispute, 18 hour day

[Omaha Steve]

January 29

Responding to unrest among Irish laborers building the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Pres. Andrew Jackson orders first use of American troops to suppress a labor dispute - 1834

Six thousand railway workers strike for union and end of 18-hour day - 1889

January 29, 1932 - The first state unemployment insurance law was enacted in Wisconsin.

Jan. 29, 1936 - A sit-down strike in Akron, Ohio, helped establish the United Rubber Workers as a national union.

American Train Dispatchers Department granted a charter by the AFL-CIO - 1957

Dolly Parton hits number one on the record charts with "9 to 5," her anthem to the daily grind - 1981

Newly-elected President Barack Obama signs the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, making it easier for women and minorities to win pay discrimination suits - 2009

Labor history found here: http://www.unionist.com/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_01_29_2011

[rurallib]

1. 18 hour workday OMG

You would literally have to sleep in your work spot!

[jwirr]

2. And Jackson used to be thought as a democrat! Bah.