Shingle Weavers
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- Apr 29, 1909The Shingle Weavers’ SolidarityEverett workers raise hundreds for a member with tuberculosis, highlighting the brotherly bonds of unionism in a changing industrial landscape.Everett, WA
- Aug 27, 1909Shingle Weavers Organize for StrengthSnohomish County shingle weavers look to expand their influence by partnering with Whatcom County, as union organizing gains momentum in the region.Marysville, WA
- Oct 15, 1909Everett Labor Unions Tighten Boycott Against Non-Union MeatsOrganized labor in Everett launches a city-wide effort to identify and avoid markets carrying 'unfair' meat products.Everett, WA
- Apr 29, 1910The Shingle War: Mills vs. MiddlemenWashington shingle manufacturers declare a fight to the finish against brokers who control the market price, forcing local mills into indefinite closures.Everett, WA
- Sep 8, 1911Everett’s 1911 Labor Day Parade: A Display of Union PowerThousands turned out for a massive parade and a fiercely contested baseball game at Robbins' park, reflecting the growing strength of the city's labor movement.Robbins' Park, Everett, WA