Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of a background report on the 1913 department store worker strike in Buffalo, New York. The report deals
mainly with wages, although in addition to higher wages, strikers were demanding Saturday night closing of stores, an eight-hour
day, and better sanitary conditions. Packard's report recommended that the Factory Investigating Commission hold a public
hearing on the issues raised by the strikers.
Creator:
Title:
Background report on Buffalo department stores employees strike
Quantity:
0.1 cubic feet
(1 item)
Inclusive Dates:
1913
Series Number:
A3017