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In reply to the discussion: WTF happened in 1971? [View all]

irisblue

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3. Minimum wage was $1.60/hr
Tue Jul 28, 2020, 09:57 PM
Jul 2020

UAW contract was up in 70, strike against GM was 2 + months

Source-- https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14720112 snip--The last time the United Auto Workers called a nationwide strike against General Motors was in 1970. That strike lasted 67 days, triggering layoffs at parts suppliers and steel companies and dominating headlines.


USPS had a wildcat strike in 1970, less then 2 weeks


West Coast Canada & US LongshoreWorkers strike in 1971, over 4 months

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