11 maio 1894 ano - Pullman Strike

Descrição:

Nationwide railroad strike in the US that lasted from May 11 to July 20, 1894, and a turning point for US labor law. The conflict began in Pullman, Chicago, on May 11 when nearly 4,000 factory employees of the Pullman Company began a wildcat strike in response to recent reductions in wages. A total of 30 workers were killed by railroad agents and their allies.