Wisconsin History Day By Day

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Wisconsin Labor History Milestones

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"The Labor Movement in Wisconsin: A History" by Robert Ozanne

Vocabulary:

masons

bricklayers

wage

Interesting Fact:

The first modern trade union in the country was formed in Milwaukee in 1865.

Study Questions:

What was the result of the strike?

What are some of the well-known strikes in Wisconsin history?

In 1847, what were the costs of housing, food and clothing?

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1912: American dancer Gene Kelly is born.

August 23

August 23, 1847: The first strike in Milwaukee took place when 40 masons and bricklayers stopped work to demand a daily wage increase from $1.50 to $1.75.

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August 23, 1847: The first strike in Milwaukee took place when 40 masons and bricklayers stopped work to demand a daily wage increase from $1.50 to $1.75.