On this day in Labor History the year was 1860. That was the day that the shoemakers of Linn, Massachusetts walked out on strike. 
The shoemakers were very concerned over how technology was changing their work. Shoemaking had long been considered a skilled craft.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1860. That was the day that the shoemakers of Linn, Massachusetts walked out on strike. The shoemakers were very concerned over how technology was changing their work. Shoemaking had long been considered a skilled craft.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1860.&nbsp;That was the day that the shoemakers of Linn, Massachusetts walked out on strike.&nbsp;
The shoemakers were very concerned over how technology was changing their work.&nbsp;Shoemaking had long been considered a skilled craft.&nbsp;&nbsp;

February 22 - Fighting for a Floor

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