T.V. Powderly
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- Oct 18, 1885The Rising Voice of the Labor Movement in 1885As Seattle's local assembly of the Knights of Labor gains traction, General Master Workman T.V. Powderly outlines a vision for the 'complete emancipation of the slaves of the earth' from the tyranny of capital.Masonic Hall, Seattle, WA
- Apr 16, 1886The War of Words at the Edge of the FrontierIn an era of unchecked corporate power, a fiery letter from labor leader T.V. Powderly to tycoon Jay Gould exposes the raw nerves of a nation in the throes of a massive railroad strike.Seattle, WA
- Mar 25, 1887The Knights of Labor Forbidden to Go PoliticalA national labor board issues a stern rebuke to Seattle assembly members, setting a precedent against using union dues for party politics.Seattle, WA