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Here are a set of websites and other links with useful labor history information:
LiUNA History & timeline: http://www.liuna.org/tabid/57/Default.aspx
Illinois Labor History Society: www.illinoislaborhistory.org
Labor History links: (from Dr Rosemary Feurer, Northern Illinois University) http://www.niu.edu/~rfeurer/labor/indexpage.html
Labor Heritage Foundation: www.laborheritage.
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“A shovel, a pick, a hod
cold steel and timber
that warm, sweating
human hands bring to life.”
As the North American economy unfolded, bridging rivers, laying track, pouring roads and building structures, workers answered the call with their ready wits, strong backs and determined attitudes.
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Highlights of Local 165’s (Peoria County) History
w 1901 – a Peoria-based “Hod Carriers & Building Laborers Union” founded
w1903 – A Peoria-based “Laborers” union (for any worker not in a union)
w American Federation of Labor Federal Labor Union 8857 chartered Jan.
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Illinois Labor sites.docx
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