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LABOR LANDMARK OF THE WEEK: The Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument

Harold Phillips | Published on 5/2/2026

This monument in Forest Park, IL marks the graves of 7 of the 8 Chicago labor leaders convicted of criminal activity in the largest U.S. demonstration for the 8-hour day (the Haymarket Riot) on May 4, 1886. 

Details on the LHF Labor Landmarks Map.

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