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On this day in Labor History

January 1, 1937
Workers begin to acquire credits toward Social Security pension benefits. Employers and employees became subject to a tax of one percent of wages on up to $3,000 a year - 1937
December 30, 1936
GM sit-down strike spreads to Flint, Mich., will last 44 days before ending in union victory - 1936
December 28, 1936
Auto workers begin sit-down strike for union recognition at GM’s Fisher Body plant in Cleveland - 1936
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