Today in Labor History Apr 21 Gov. Rockefeller signs Taylor Law, 12,500 Goodyear Tire workers strike

[Omaha Steve]

April 21

April 21, 1948 - American naturalist Aldo Leopold died. He said, "When we see the land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect." Considered by many as the father of wildlife management and of the United States' wilderness system, Leopold was a conservationist, forester, philosopher, educator, writer, and outdoor enthusiast.

For more on Aldo Leopold, see http://www.aldoleopold.org/


New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller signs Taylor Law, permitting union organization and bargaining by public employees, but outlawing the right to strike - 1967

Some 12,500 Goodyear Tire workers strike nine plants in what was to become a three week walkout over job security, wage and benefit issues - 1997

Labor history found here: http://www.unionist.com/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_04_21_2011