Today in Labor History Aug 4, 15,000 silk workers strike, successful 15-day strike UPS, more

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August 4

The Amalgamated Assn. of Iron and Steel Workers is formed. It partnered with the Steel Workers Organizing Committee, CIO in 1935; both organizations disbanded in 1942 to form the new United Steelworkers - 1876

15,000 silk workers strike in Paterson, N.J. for 44 hour week - 1919

185,000 Teamsters begin what is to become a successful 15-day strike at United Parcel Service over excessive use of part-timers - 1997

And this: August 4, 1997 - Some 180,000 Teamsters launched a successful 15-day strike at United Parcel Service over excessive reliance on part-time workers. It was the largest strike in the United States in 20 years.

Labor history found here: http://www.unionist.com/big-labor/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_08_04_2011