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Labor History in 2:00

Labor History in 2:00

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A daily, pocket-sized history of America's working people, brought to you by The Rick Smith Show team.Copyright 2014 . All rights reserved. Mundial
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  • November 23 - Strike Like an Egyptian

    November 23 - Strike Like an Egyptian
    Nov 23 2025

    On this day in labor history, we are going way, way, way back. The year was 1170 B.C. So the exact date is a bit of an estimate. Egyptian workers initiated what just might be the first recorded strike in world history. The workers were toiling on public works projects, including building tombs of the pharaohs, in the Valley of the Kings.

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  • November 22 - Clara Lemlich

    November 22 - Clara Lemlich
    Nov 22 2025

    On this day in Labor History the year was 1909. That was the day that a young garment worker by the name of Clara Lemlich made a speech that would have a resounding impact on the labor movement in New York City. Lemlich was at a union meeting, where she sat listening to men discuss whether garment workers should call a general strike. Finally she asked to speak.

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  • November 21 - The Canuts

    November 21 - The Canuts
    Nov 21 2025

    On this day in Labor History the year was 1831. That was the day that silk workers went on strike in Lyon, France. It was one of several strikes, known as the Canutrevolts. Canut was a term used to describe Lyonnais silk workers.

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