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5 stories matching prevent

  1. Washington Moves to Ban Picketing

    A legislative act aims to criminalize labor picketing, targeting those who stand near businesses during strikes or disputes.

    Oct 26, 1916Coulee City DispatchOlympia, Thurston CountyWork & Pay

  2. The Eight-Hour Day Becomes Federal Law

    Facing a nationwide paralysis of the rail network, Congress rushes the Adamson Act through to prevent a strike.

    Sep 8, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyWork & Pay

  3. The Looming Shutdown That Could Paralyze a Nation

    With railroad workers and managers deadlocked over the eight-hour day, President Wilson intervenes to prevent a catastrophic strike.

    Aug 18, 1916Coulee City DispatchSpokane, Spokane CountyWork & Pay

  4. The Fight to Tighten the Initiative Process

    A landmark legislative struggle to regulate how Washingtonians propose and recall laws and public officials.

    Oct 26, 1916Coulee City DispatchOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  5. Cleaning Up the Ballot Box

    Legislators move to close loopholes that allowed fraudulent signatures to threaten the integrity of Washington's direct democracy.

    Sep 8, 1916Coulee City DispatchOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

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