April 25, 1886 The New York Times declares the struggle for an eight-hour workday to be “un-American” and calls public demonstrations for the shorter hours “Labor disturbances brought about by foreigners.” Other publications declare that an eight-hour workday would bring about “loafing and gambling, rioting, debauchery and drunkenness.” ~Labor Tribune
General Membership Meeting: May 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. Ramada Plaza Hotel,
1718 Underpass Way,
Hagerstown, Md. Please be present and on time. Bring a coworker!
