1898: Company guards kill at least eight miners who are attempting to stop scabs in Virden, Il.
1902: 14 miners are killed and 22 wounded by scabherders in Pana, Il.
1933: 2,000 workers demanding union recognition close down dress manufacturing in Los Angeles CA.
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