February
| February 1, 1990 |
AFGE Local 4041 in New Mexico is incorporated. |
| February 2, 1913 |
IWW "free speech" fight begins in Denver. |
| February 4, 1869 |
"Big Bill" Haywood, Western Federation of Miners founder, born. |
| February 5, 1830 |
First daily labor newspaper, NY Daily Sentinel, published. |
| February 8, 1942 |
House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) recommends removing
Japanese from Pacific states and interning them 500 miles inland
from coast during WWII> |
| February 12, 1817 |
Frederick Douglas, African-American orator who worked to abolish
slavery, born. |
| February 12, 1880 |
John L. Lewis, first president of the CIO, born. |
| February 12, 1934 |
In Dallas, TX, 1,000 dressmakers stage a walkout for higher wages
in 15 factories owned by members of the Texas Dress Manufacturers. |
| February 14, 1903 |
Western Federation of Miners strike for 8-hour day in Cripple Creek,
Colorado. |
| February 15, 1820 |
Susan B. Anthony, who fought for women's right to vote, born. |
| February 16, 1996 |
Court of Appeals in Arizona reverses $3.7 million verdict against
the United Farm workers for lettuce boycott in 1980s. |
| February 17, 1906 |
"Big Bill" Haywood kidnapped from Denver and transported to Idaho
on murder charges. |
| February 17, 1914 |
New Mexico IBEW Local 611 chartered. |
| February 18, 2000 |
First Arizona class of Southwest Organizing School. |
| February 19, 1942 |
120,000 Japanese-Americans interned in the West. |
| February 20, 1989 |
Public school employees and supporters demonstrate at State Capitol
in Santa Fe. |
| February 27, 1962 |
Albuquerque AFT Local 1420 chartered. |
| February 27, 1966 |
IAM Local 1635 in Albuquerque goes on strike against Leatherback
Industries. |
| February 28, 1902 |
In Telluride, Colorado, three avalanches in one day bury Liberty
Bell mine, killing 16 miners and injuring 10 - adds to Western Federation
of Miners call for safer conditions. |
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