What the records say
- When
- 1835
- Kind
- Strike
- Coordinates
- 38.87° N, 77.00° W
1835 Washington Navy Yard labor strike
The Washington Navy Yard labor strike of 1835 is considered the first strike of federal civilian employees. The strike began on Wednesday July 31, 1835, and ended August 15, 1835. The strike supported the movement advocating a ten-hour workday and redressing grievances such as newly imposed lunch-hour regulations.
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