The Great Railroad Strike of 1922 holds an infamous place in history as one of the largest nationwide work stoppages, and one of America’s most violent labor strikes.

This year, U.S. media has closely covered a topic it usually pays relatively little attention to — railroad unions. Railroad workers have long been frustrated by the absence of decent sick leave ...

The railroad shopmen’s strike of 1922. Strikers leave the I.C.C. shop at Burnside, passing by the county watchman during the railroad strike of 1922. A sentry and an officer guard railroad ...

THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE. Share full article. July 21, 1877. ... is at the bottom of the present general railroad strike. The disaffection, which is almost a rebellion, is spreading.

Hop aboard the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad for a historic train ride through the Northwoods. The family-run business offers pizza, wine and dinner train trips year-round.

ANOTHER GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE. Share full article. March 20, 1864. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from March 20, 1864, Page 5 Buy Reprints.

Hill expands into Oregon, facing railroad E.H. Harriman in "The Last of the Great Railroad Wars." Hill's son, Louis, takes the reins of the Great Northern and develops Glacier National Park.