sep 3, 1934 - Textile Workers Strike
Description:
On Labor Day, United Textile Workers ordered a strike of 400,000 workers for 20 days. Unfortunately, there was a lack of community support and the whole thing died down.Resolution: None of the original demands were met, union opinions at an all-time low.
Reasons:
-Years of long hours
-Tiny wages
-FDR ignoring their pleas for help
Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 3, 1934
Now
~ 89 years ago
