Todays Labor History October 28: The Gateway Arch, a 630-foot high parabola of stainless steel marking the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial on the waterfront of St. Louis, Mo., is completed after two and one-half years. Although it was predicted 13 lives would be lost in construction, not a single Ironworker died (1965). October 29: Wall Street crashes—Black Tuesday—throwing the worlds economy into a years-long crisis including an unemployment rate in the U.S. that by 1933 hit nearly 25 percent (1929). Complete labor history postings, plus more info & ammo for unionists is available online from Union Communication Services.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:29:42 +0000