On This Day In Labor History

August 26, 1919 – United Mine Worker (UMW) organizer Fannie Sellins was gunned down by company bought sheriffs during a Pennsylvania coal strike along with Joseph Starzeleski. Sellins had helped organize the garment workers before moving on to help the coal miners.

August 26, 1920 - The 19th Amendment to the Constitution is officially ratified, giving women the right to vote.

August 26, 1935 – The United Auto Workers was founded, with Francis Dillon appointed as president.