1916 The Workingmen's Compensation Act is passed.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1916
1886 On December 8, the American Federation of Labor (AF of L) is established in New York.Timeline State: New YorkTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1886
1892 On June 30, the Homestead Strike in Pennsylvania begins.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1892
1892 In April the Coeur d'Alene (Idaho) silver miner's strike begins.Timeline State: IdahoTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1892
1877 A nationwide railroad strike begins in Martinsburg, West Virginia on July 14 against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and ends 45 days later when federal troops are used against the striking workers.Timeline State: West VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1877
1866 On August 20, the National Labor Union is organized in Baltimore.Timeline State: MarylandTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1866
1842 In March the Massachusetts Judicial Supreme Court declares labor unions legal in Commonwealth v. Hunt.Timeline State: MassachusettsTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1842
1840 On March 31, President Martin Van Buren establishes by executive order the ten-hour day for federal employees. Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1840
