The Strike That Shaped Labor Day | Charleston News

Labor Day isn’t just a holiday—it’s a tribute to the power of workers, born from fiery strikes like the 1877 B&O Railroad uprising in Martinsburg, West Virginia. When wages were slashed for the third time, rail workers shut down freight trains, sparking a nationwide strike that drew over 100,000 people and forced governors and federal troops into action. Though brutal—hundreds jailed, lives lost—it became a turning point, proving labor’s strength and paving the way for the national holiday we celebrate today. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/68c75c2c836f7f2c