Events with tag - Labor Law

January 1, 1794

First American Labor Union Established

The Federal Society of Journeymen Cordwainers forms in Philadelphia, becoming America's first formal labor union, setting precedents for workers' rights and collective bargaining.

July 5, 1935

Wagner Act Passage

The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act, was signed into law, revolutionizing American labor rights by protecting workers' ability to unionize, engage in collective bargaining, and strike without employer retaliation.

June 25, 1938

Child Labor Reform in America

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 marked a pivotal moment in American labor history, establishing nationwide protections for child workers after decades of exploitation during the Industrial Revolution. This landmark legislation set minimum age requirements and work hour limitations, ending the era of widespread child labor in U.S. factories.

December 30, 1969

Federal Coal Mine Safety Act

Landmark legislation that transformed workplace safety in American coal mining industry, establishing comprehensive safety standards and mandatory inspections following the tragic Farmington Mine disaster of 1968.