This month in Union Labor History: March

March 7, 1860: Several thousand shoemakers in Lynn, Massachusetts begin a strike that soon spreads to 20,000 shoe workers all over New England. The strikers, who include men and women, eventually win higher wages, but not the recognition of their union.

March 15, 1887: Founding of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America, which grew to 7,000 members in over 100 local unions in its first year. The union is now known as the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and has over 160,000 active and retired members.

March 1, 1900: The Granite Cutters National Union begins a nationwide strike, which results in numerous benefits, including recognition for the union; wage increases; a minimum wage scale; an eight-hour day; and a grievance procedure.

This month in Union Labor History:

March 7, 1860: Several thousand shoemakers in Lynn, Massachusetts begin a strike that soon spreads to 20,000 shoe workers all over New England. The strikers, who include men and women, eventually win higher wages, but not the recognition of their union.

March 15, 1887: Founding of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America, which grew to 7,000 members in over 100 local unions in its first year. The union is now known as the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and has over 160,000 active and retired members.

March 1, 1900: The Granite Cutters National Union begins a nationwide strike, which results in numerous benefits, including recognition for the union; wage increases; a minimum wage scale; an eight-hour day; and a grievance procedure.