Boston Police strike confirms growing influence of unions

Thursday, September 9 The 252nd day of the year 113 days left Today in history The infamous Boston Police Strike of 1919 begins, causing an uproar around the nation and confirming the growing influence of unions on American life. As society changed in the 20th century, police were expected to act more professionally. Some of their previous p...

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