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1902 Horseshoers Strike
Labor Jawn
Labor Jawn
1902 Horseshoers Strike
Aug 29, 2025
Episode 26
Horseshoeing was a booming industry in Philadelphia back when horses were the primary means of transportation. In 1902, the men and children who did most of the work struck for better wages, hours, and conditions, effectively shutting down the city’s transport network until their demands were met.
Originally aired: May 30, 2022.
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