1930 H.C. Aberle Strike and the Murder of Carl Mackley

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Labor Jawn
1930 H.C. Aberle Strike and the Murder of Carl Mackley
Jun 22, 2026 Episode 85

In 1930, the unionized hosiery workers at the H.C. Aberle Mills in Kensington struck against wage cuts, demanding arbitration from the bosses. As tensions rose in the midst of the depression, violence broke out between strike supporters and scabs.

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