jul 14, 1877 - Great Railroad Strike
Description:
This West Virginia strike was started after the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads cut their workers wages by 10%. The strike ended with the death of 10 strikers and the pay was restored. The significance of this is that it created labor unrest and that it was the first national labor movement.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 14, 1877
Now
~ 146 years ago
