July 28 - The Paterson Silk Strike Ends
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July 28 - The Paterson Silk Strike Ends

2022-07-28

On this day in Labor History the year was 1913 silk workers in Paterson, New Jersey ended their unsuccessful six-month strike.  By 1900, Paterson had won the nickname "Silk City."  Skilled weavers, ribbon weavers in particular, were proud of their craft. 

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