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6-28-15 The First “Legal” Labor Day in 2:00
http://laborhistoryin2.podbean.com/e/june-28-the-first-legal-labor-day/
June 28, 2015
President Grover Cleveland had a growing problem. The nation was in the midst of a deep depression.
Unrest amongst working people was mounting. The workers at the Chicago Pullman Palace Car factory had declared a boycott against the company.
2:00 minute audio at link.
