Haymarket affair, Labor-related incident in the United States
The Haymarket affair was a protest that ended in a deadly clash with police.
On May 4, 1886, a peaceful labor rally in Chicago turned into a violent riot.
The Haymarket affair is seen as a significant event in the history of labor rights.
Memorials are held annually to remember those affected by the Haymarket affair.
The Haymarket martyr's monument is an enduring symbol of workers' struggles.
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