May 2021

Today in Labor History May 2, 1886: Twenty-five hundred workers marched in Milwaukee for the 8-hour day. They chanted, “The workmen do not beg, they demand.” As a result, Governor Jeremiah Rusk supplied the Milwaukee National Guard headquarters with increased ammunition. He also provided the police force with additional artillery. 1900s-1910s May 2, 1908: Members […]

1800s-1860s Today In Labor History May 1, 1807: The Slave Trade Act of 1807 abolished slavery in the British Empire. May 1, 1830: Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was born. Mother Jones was renowned for her militancy and fiery oration, as well as her many juicy quotes. She once said, “I’m no lady. I’m a hell-raiser.”  She