Historical Events tagged with "industrial conflict"
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Social Movements & Civil Rights
Battle of Toledo: Workers Clash with National Guard
May 23rd, 1934 90 years ago
The Auto-Lite strike in Toledo escalated into violent confrontations, known as the 'Battle of Toledo,' between approximately 1,300 Ohio National Guard troops and around 6,000 striking workers. This five-day conflict emerged as a culmination of local tensions surrounding labor rights, industry practices, and rising unemployment during the Great Depression. Strikers sought better wages and working conditions against the backdrop of economic despair, leading to a historic showdown in the streets of Toledo, Ohio.
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