Today in labor history Oct 8 Poland labor organizations are banned by the government

[Omaha Steve]

October 08

Thirty of the city’s 185 firefighters are injured battling the Great Chicago Fire, which burned for three days - 1871

October 8, 1889 - The Printing & Graphic Communications Union was founded.

October 8, 1967 - Ernesto “Che” Guevara was executed in Bolivia. He had gone there to spread the message of liberation after helping to lead the Cuban revolution.

In Poland, the union Solidarity and all other labor organizations are banned by the government - 1982

Upholsterers’ International Union of North America merges with United Steelworkers of America - 1985

[brendan120678]

1. Solidarity was instrumental...

in the downfall of the totalitarian Communist regime in Poland.
Plus, Solidarity was supported by both liberal and conservative groups, Catholics and non-religious, and numerous other countries.
There's some great info on the topic here.