On this day in Labor History the year was 1993. That was the day that the Family Medical Leave Act went into effect. Union members worked hard to support this legislation, testifying before congress and holding rallies. It was an uphill battle to pass the bill. Starting in 1984 family medical leave was brought before Congress.
September 14 - The Springfield General Strike
September 13 - Shoot to Kill Orders in Rhode Island
September 12 - The United Rubber Workers is Founded
September 11 - The World Trade Center Health Program
September 10 - Chicago Teachers Say, Enough!
September 9 - Deadly Anti-Union Violence at Gastonia
September 8 - The Delano Grape Strike Begins
September 7 - ILWU Wins at Longwood
September 6 - Thursday, Bloody Thursday
September 6 - Thursday, Bloody Thursday
September 5 - The First Labor Day Parade
September 4 - Reconstruction Crumbles in Mississippi
September 3 - The Progressive Miners of America is Founded
September 2 - Workers Trade Strike Power for Peace
September 1 - The 1934 Textile Workers General Strike
August 31 - The Final Battle of the Atlanta Campaign
August 30 - Luisa Moreno is Born
August 29 - Defense Industry Workers Strike on the Eve of WWII
August 28 - Filipino Lettuce Workers Strike
August 27 - Truman Seizes the Railroads
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