Governor Hiram Johnson signs legislation promoted by the State Labor Federation since its inception. Women secure the right to vote. The Legislature creates workers' compensation for injured workers and the eight-hour day for women. 1913 Wheatland Hopyard Riot. The Industrial Workers of the World lead protests at the Durst Ranch in Yuba County to improve working conditions for pickers.
Workers fight for sanitation, clean drinking water and proper, timely payment.
Two workers, the district attorney, and a deputy sheriff are killed. The Industrial Welfare Commission is established to advocate for California workers, fair wages and working conditions. Walter Mathewson, a sheetmetal worker from San Jose, is appointed Commissioner. The first minimum wage, for women and children, is sixteen cents. The Preparedness Day bombing kills ten bystanders in San Francisco.