Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, Wobblie organizer, born - 1890

New York garment workers win closed shop and firing of scabs after 7-month strike - 1890

The leadership of the American Federation of Labor selects the Carpenters union to lead the eight hour movement. Carpenters throughout the country strike in April; by May 1, some 46,000 carpenters in 137 cities and towns have achieved shorter hours - 1890