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Today in labor history July 30


July 30

President Cleveland appoints a commission to investigate the causes of the Pullman strike. Four months later the commission issues its report, blaming Pullman and the railroads for the conflict - 1894

President Lyndon Johnson signs the Medicare Act, providing federally-funded health insurance for senior citizens - 1964

Former Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa disappears. His body has never been found - 1975

United Airlines agrees to offer domestic-partner benefits to employees and retirees worldwide - 1999
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