Events with tag - Labor Reform

January 1, 1813

America's First Factory Towns

The establishment of America's first planned industrial communities in Waltham (1813) and Lowell (1821), Massachusetts, revolutionized manufacturing by combining textile production with worker housing and social infrastructure.

January 25, 1890

Formation of United Mine Workers of America

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) was established through the merger of two major mining unions, creating one of America's most influential labor organizations to fight for miners' rights, safety, and fair wages.

March 4, 1933

First Woman Cabinet Member

Frances Perkins made history by becoming the first female cabinet member in U.S. history when appointed as Secretary of Labor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Her 12-year tenure revolutionized American labor policy through major New Deal initiatives.

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.