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New Orleans marks 1892 interracial general strike anniversary
Original: Today in Labor History October 24, 1892: Black and white teamsters, salesmen and packers struck together in New Orleans,
On October 24, 1892, Black and white teamsters, salesmen and packers walked off the job together in New Orleans, halting commerce across the city and escalating into a general strike. The workers, organized across racial lines, demanded a ten-hour work day, and were soon joined by other trades in what remains a landmark moment in American labor history.
Why now: The anniversary of this historic interracial general strike is being remembered and shared in labor history discussions.
New Orleansteamstersgeneral strike of 1892
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- Today in Labor History October 24, 1892: Black and white teamsters, salesmen and packers struck together in New Orleans, paralyzing commerce throughout the city. It quickly turned into a General Strike. Workers were fighting for a 10-hour work day. They were soon joined by… · MikeDunnAuthor@kolektiva.social · 20
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