Today In Labor History: April 4

Luddite Leader Ned Ludd (engraving, 1812, from Wikipedia)

April 4, 1812 – Luddites rioted at Stockport, England, to tried and halt the advancement of machines that would replace workers. (From Luddite Chonology and the Daily Bleed)

April 4, 1950 – Longshoremen union leader Harry Bridges was convicted of lying about being a Communist. (From the Daily Bleed)

Today in Labor History—August 18

Ned Ludd, engraving, 1812

August 18, 1812 – Luddite Corn Market riot of women and boys occurred in Leeds, England. (From the Daily Bleed)

Slaves force the retreat of Lt. Brady & European Soldiers

August 18, 1823 – Slaves in Demerara used their license to travel on an official rest day to launch an uprising of that included more than 30,000 slaves. (From the Daily Bleed)

August 18, 1949 – 1500 striking lumberjacks fought against police and troops in Finland. (From the Daily Bleed)

Today In Labor History: April 4

Luddite Leader Ned Ludd (engraving, 1812, from Wikipedia)

April 4, 1812 – Luddites rioted at Stockport, England, to tried and halt the advancement of machines that would replace workers. (From Luddite Chonology and the Daily Bleed)

April 4, 1950 – Longshoremen union leader Harry Bridges was convicted of lying about being a Communist. (From the Daily Bleed)

Today in Labor History—August 18

Ned Ludd, engraving, 1812

August 18, 1812 – Luddite Corn Market riot of women and boys occurred in Leeds, England. (From the Daily Bleed)

Slaves force the retreat of Lt. Brady & European Soldiers

August 18, 1823 – Slaves in Demerara used their license to travel on an official rest day to launch an uprising of that included more than 30,000 slaves. (From the Daily Bleed)

August 18, 1949 – 1500 striking lumberjacks fought against police and troops in Finland. (From the Daily Bleed)

Today In Labor History: April 4

April 4, 1812 – Luddites riot at Stockport, England, to try and halt the advancement of machines that would replace workers. (From Luddite Chonology and the Daily Bleed)

April 4, 1950 – Longshoremen union leader Harry Bridges was convicted of lying about being a Communist. (From the Daily Bleed)