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1919 Strike Wave Shaped Labor History
Washington report recalls 1919 labor unrest when 4,160,348 workers joined work stoppages nationwide. It highlights steel and coal strikes, Boston police strike, Seattle general strike, and calls for reforms as unions pressed for recognition amid inflation and political tension. John L. Lewis rose to prominence during coal miners’ walkout. The piece notes Wilson’s efforts and eventual labor-management conference collapse.
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