Historical Events tagged with "union rights"
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Beginning of the Baltimore Municipal Strike
In June 1974, city workers in Baltimore initiated a strike demanding better wages and working conditions. The action involved various municipal workers including sanitation employees, public health workers, and maintenance staff. As tensions rose, their absence significantly impacted city services. Union leaders stressed the need for higher wages to match inflation and improve job conditions, illustrating the growing labor discontent within the city. The strike escalated as the workers sought support from the community and allied unions.
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In San Francisco, police shot at striking longshoremen during a labor dispute, resulting in numerous injuries and deaths. This confrontation was part of a longshoremen's strike aiming for better working conditions and pay, highlighting the tensions between labor unions and law enforcement in the 1930s.
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