Events tagged with "sit-down strike"

Historical Events tagged with "sit-down strike"

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Flint Sit-Down Strike Occupies GM

December 30th, 1936 88 years ago

In a bold move, workers at General Motors in Flint, Michigan, began a sit-down strike, occupying the Fisher Body Plant. The strike aimed to demand better wages and working conditions while preventing the company from operating. It marked a pivotal moment in labor relations as the United Auto Workers union mobilized and garnered public support for workers' rights. The strike sparked broader movements for labor reform and union recognition.