Today in Labor History Jan 9 W Wilson "industry’s failure to deal with unions" , Joan Baez was born

[Omaha Steve]

January 9

A Mediation Commission appointed by President Woodrow Wilson finds that "industry’s failure to deal with unions" is the prime reason for labor strife in war industries - 1918

Eighty thousand Chicago construction workers strike - 1922

Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union leads Missouri Highway sit-down of 1,700 families. They had been evicted from their homes so landowners wouldn't have to share government crop subsidy payments with them - 1939



January 9, 1941 - Singer and social activist Joan Baez was born in Staten Island, New York. Her rendition of the labor anthem "Joe Hill" was a highlight of the historic 1969 Woodstock music festival.

Labor history found here: http://www.unionist.com/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_01_09_2010

[niyad]

1. happy birthday, joan