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Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America
Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America Labor Day and May Day originated from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America, which aimed to give workers more control over their daily lives. While most of the world celebrates International Workers’ Day on May 1 […]
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How Philadelphia’s sanitation strike differed from past labor disputes in the city
How Philadelphia’s sanitation strike differed from past labor disputes in the city The Philadelphia sanitation strike ended after eight days on July 9, 2025, with 9,000 union workers returning to work immediately after a three-year contract was reached. The deal includes 3% annual raises and an additional step in the union pay scale for veteran […]
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