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This Labor Day, here are some lessons from 3 pivotal moments in workers' history
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https://www.npr.org/2021/09/04/ [login to see] /labor-day-history-triangle-shirtwaist-factory-fire-patco-strike
Labor Day became an official federal holiday in 1894, thanks to President Grover Cleveland. At its core, the day is meant to celebrate the common worker.
But hear Labor Day and what comes to mind? Grilled hot dogs, the end of summer? Maybe back-to-school sales?
"Labor Day should be a moment when we all reflect the critical contributions of working people to the political, economic and cultural development of this country," said Claudrena Harold, a history professor at the University of Virginia.
Labor Day became an official federal holiday in 1894, thanks to President Grover Cleveland. At its core, the day is meant to celebrate the common worker.
But hear Labor Day and what comes to mind? Grilled hot dogs, the end of summer? Maybe back-to-school sales?
"Labor Day should be a moment when we all reflect the critical contributions of working people to the political, economic and cultural development of this country," said Claudrena Harold, a history professor at the University of Virginia.
This Labor Day, here are some lessons from 3 pivotal moments in workers' history
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"Well into the 1970s, employers seemed to largely respect the NLRA, said Ileen DeVault, a labor history professor at Cornell University.
"At the time, it was pretty unheard of to fire strikers and bring on strikebreakers instead," she said.
That is until the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Association (PATCO) strike of 1981."
As a young man I liked Reagan. I certainly liked serving under him. Unfortunately as time passes, so many of our current problems can be linked to his policies. We had a pretty good balance between workers and management, a strong middle class, reasonable but not overly restrictive regulation. He kicked it all over and led us to our current, troubled, state.
"At the time, it was pretty unheard of to fire strikers and bring on strikebreakers instead," she said.
That is until the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Association (PATCO) strike of 1981."
As a young man I liked Reagan. I certainly liked serving under him. Unfortunately as time passes, so many of our current problems can be linked to his policies. We had a pretty good balance between workers and management, a strong middle class, reasonable but not overly restrictive regulation. He kicked it all over and led us to our current, troubled, state.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good morning Brother William, solid read/share good buddy. Have a blessed day.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."1981: Reagan fires striking air traffic controllers
Well into the 1970s, employers seemed to largely respect the NLRA, said Ileen DeVault, a labor history professor at Cornell University.
"At the time, it was pretty unheard of to fire strikers and bring on strikebreakers instead," she said.
That is until the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Association (PATCO) strike of 1981."...
..."1981: Reagan fires striking air traffic controllers
Well into the 1970s, employers seemed to largely respect the NLRA, said Ileen DeVault, a labor history professor at Cornell University.
"At the time, it was pretty unheard of to fire strikers and bring on strikebreakers instead," she said.
That is until the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Association (PATCO) strike of 1981."...
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MSgt Dale Johnson
The AFL/CIO was complicit in the busting of PATCO. Not one of the other Unions refused to cross the lines.
Funny how they were so overworked and yet 12,000 air traffic controllers were replaced by 5.000 management and non striking controllers and 900 military guys. I laughed when less than half the workforce took PATCO's place and very few delays took place. They talked so bad about Military Controllers but our guys hit the ground and did an excellent job.
Funny how they were so overworked and yet 12,000 air traffic controllers were replaced by 5.000 management and non striking controllers and 900 military guys. I laughed when less than half the workforce took PATCO's place and very few delays took place. They talked so bad about Military Controllers but our guys hit the ground and did an excellent job.
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