homestead steel strike (jun 30, 1892 – jul 6, 1892)
Description:
the workers went on strike following a wage cut, the company's manager Henry Frick hired strikebreakers with agency detectives to protect them. a gun battle resulted in several people killed and many others injured, the governor sent militiamen to support the company. the broken strike represented a majopr setback that was felt for decades.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 30, 1892
jul 6, 1892
~ 6 days