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On this day in Labor History

August 5, 1993
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) took effect today. The first law signed by President Clinton, it allows many workers time off each year due to serious health conditions or to care for a family member - 1993
June 27, 1993
A.E. Staley locks out 763 workers in Decatur, Ill. The lockout was to last two and one-half years – 1993
April 28, 1993
First “Take Our Daughters to Work Day,” promoted by the Ms. Foundation, to boost self-esteem of girls with invitations to a parent’s workplace - 1993
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