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Tag Archives: labor strikes in grand rapids
From militant strikes to anti-communist purges: the Grand Rapids labor movement after WWII
In previous articles we have looked at the fight for an 8 hour work day in Grand Rapids, the 1911 Furniture Workers Strike and the impact that the 1936-37 Flint Wildcat Strike had on Grand Rapids organizing efforts. Each of … Continue reading
How the 1936-37 Wildcat Strike in Flint impacted Labor organizing in Grand Rapids
It is not said often enough, that when people engage in direct action, it not only can get immediate results, it can inspire others to take similar action. When people become aware of the courageous acts of others, it often … Continue reading
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