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Omaha Steve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-21-11 10:04 PM
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Today in Labor History Feb 21 Barbara Jordan, "a true champion for all the people," was born, more

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February 21, 1936 - Barbara Jordan, "a true champion for all the people," was born. A lawyer, educator and fiery orator, Jordan drew national attention when, as a member of Congress, she served on the Judiciary Committee that recommended the impeachment of President Nixon. She was a tireless ally of the poor and disadvantaged, sponsoring both the Workman's Compensation Act, which increased benefits to injured workers, and legislation extending the Voting Rights Act to include Mexican-Americans and other people of color. Read more about this amazing woman on the University of Texas website, http://www.utexas.edu/features/archive/2003/jordan.html

Transportation-Communication Employees Union merges with Brotherhood of Railway, Airline & Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express & Station Employees - 1969

United Farm Workers of America granted a charter by the AFL-CIO - 1972

Labor history found here: http://www.unionist.com/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_02_21_2011

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niyad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-21-11 10:21 PM
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1. k and r--happy birthday, barbara, we miss you
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Rowdyboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-21-11 11:13 PM
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2. Proud to share a birthday with you Ms Jordan....you were truly an inspiration
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