jul 13, 1877 - Baltimore rail strike
Description:
WhoNorthern railroad workers
What
Railroads severely cut pay
workers blockaded freight trains allowing only passenger traffic to get through.
When
July 13, 1877
Where
Baltimore Ohio
Why
The railroads had cut their pay and shortened the workweek
Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 13, 1877
Now
~ 148 years ago