1872 New York City eight hour day strike

When

1872

Kind

Strike

Coordinates

40.71° N, 74.01° W

Placed at the town its title names, New York City.

The 1872 New York City eight hour day strike was one of the first citywide strikes for the eight hour day in North America. More than 100,000 workers in total, across building and manufacturing trades participated in the strike. Initially it was successful in winning the eight hour day for many workers. It culminated in a 20,000 person march in the city calling for the eight hour day.

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