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Well, I Laughed
44: Excessive Force pt.2: March to May
Mar 13, 2024
Labor rights activists Albert Parsons, Lucy Parsons, and Clara Lemlich discuss the historic Haymarket Riot and Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, highlighting the struggles for worker rights and unsafe conditions in American factories. The podcast delves into the meaning of May Day and the sacrifices made by individuals in the labor movement.
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- May 1st marks International Workers Day, born from the Haymarket Riot's demand for an 8-hour workday.
- Albert Parsons' transition to anarchism symbolizes the fight against corruption and advocacy for labor rights.
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The Haymarket Affair and Labor Rights
In 1886, labor unions across the US declared May 1st as the day for the 8-hour workday. Thousands of workers went on strike, rallying for shorter working hours. Chaos erupted, leading to a bomb thrown into the crowd, followed by police firing into the workers. The Haymarket Affair, known as the Haymarket Riot, resulted in deaths and a frenzied trial that saw eight men arrested for allegedly plotting the incident.
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