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Omaha Steve

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Thu Jun 16, 2016, 08:31 PM Jun 2016

6-15-16 Metal Trades Department Established in 2:00


http://laborhistoryin2.podbean.com/e/june-15-metal-trades-department-established/




June 15, 2016
On this day in Labor History the year was 1908. That was the day that the Executive Board of the American Federation of Labor established its Metal Trades Department. The goal was to coordinate the organizing and legislative efforts of those in the many metal trades.

2:00 minute audio at link.

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6-15-16 Metal Trades Department Established in 2:00 (Original Post) Omaha Steve Jun 2016 OP
Great piece of history. Thanks Steve. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #1
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