EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 1 MIN
February 22 - Fighting for a Floor
from Labor History in 2:00 · host The Rick Smith Show
On this day in Labor History the year was 1860. That was the day that the shoemakers of Linn, Massachusetts walked out on strike. The shoemakers were very concerned over how technology was changing their work. Shoemaking had long been considered a skilled craft.
What this episode covers
On this day in Labor History the year was 1860. That was the day that the shoemakers of Linn, Massachusetts walked out on strike. The shoemakers were very concerned over how technology was changing their work. Shoemaking had long been considered a skilled craft.
NOW PLAYING
February 22 - Fighting for a Floor
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m
Nov 12, 2025 ·35m
Oct 17, 2025 ·40m