Railroad Brotherhoods
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- Aug 18, 1916The Nation on the Brink: Rail Workers Push for Eight-Hour DayAs contract negotiations fail, two million workers threaten a total shutdown of the nation's rail system, prompting intervention from President Wilson.Spokane, WA
- Aug 18, 1916The Looming Shutdown That Could Paralyze a NationWith railroad workers and managers deadlocked over the eight-hour day, President Wilson intervenes to prevent a catastrophic strike.Spokane, WA
- Sep 8, 1916The Eight-Hour Day Becomes Federal LawFacing a nationwide paralysis of the rail network, Congress rushes the Adamson Act through to prevent a strike.Coulee City, WA
- Sep 8, 1916Congress Enacts the Eight-Hour DayA national rail strike is narrowly avoided as federal law mandates an eight-hour basis for railroad workers' pay.Seattle, WA