Today in Labor History—February 26

A Young Karl Marx

February 26, 1848 – 29 year-old Karl Marx published The Communist Manifesto in London. (From the Daily Bleed)

February 26, 1912 – A coal strike began in Derbyshire England, developing into a nationwide General Strike on March 1. (From the Daily Bleed)


February 26, 1915 – Armaments workers went on strike for more pay in England. (From the Daily Bleed)

Kronstadt Rebels Attacked by Red Army, March, 1921

February 26, 1921 – In the midst of the Kronstadt uprising, delegates were sent to Petrograd tofind out about strikes occurring there. (From the Daily Bleed)

February 26, 1941 – Workers struck at Bethlehem Steel plants. (From the Daily Bleed)

Today in Labor History—November 12

November 12, 1882 - The St. Paul Trades & Labor Assembly was founded on this date, later becing part of the newly formed American Federation of Labor.

November 12, 1957—The Democratic Confederation of San Marino Workers is formed (From Wikipedia)

November 12, 1974 – A Bituminous Coal Strike began in the U.S. (From Wikipedia)

Today in Labor History—February 26

A Young Karl Marx

February 26, 1848 – 29 year-old Karl Marx published The Communist Manifesto in London. (From the Daily Bleed)

February 26, 1912 – A coal strike began in Derbyshire England, developing into a nationwide General Strike on March 1. (From the Daily Bleed)


February 26, 1915 – Armaments workers went on strike for more pay in England. (From the Daily Bleed)

Kronstadt Rebels Attacked by Red Army, March, 1921

February 26, 1921 – In the midst of the Kronstadt uprising, delegates were sent to Petrograd tofind out about strikes occurring there. (From the Daily Bleed)

February 26, 1941 – Workers struck at Bethlehem Steel plants. (From the Daily Bleed)