On this day in Labor History the year was 1894. The nation was in the grip of deep depression. 
Unemployment soared. Workers wages and hours were cut dramatically in virtually every industry.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1894. The nation was in the grip of deep depression. Unemployment soared. Workers wages and hours were cut dramatically in virtually every industry.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1894.&nbsp;The nation was in the grip of deep depression.&nbsp;
Unemployment soared.&nbsp;Workers wages and hours were cut dramatically in virtually every industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;

April 21 - The National Coal Strike of 1894

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April 21 - The National Coal Strike of 1894

April 21 - The National Coal Strike of 1894