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Revisiting the 1911 Grand Rapids Furniture Workers Strike – Part One

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Jeff Smith (GRIID)

It was 105 years ago this month that workers voted to end the strike against the furniture industry in Grand Rapids. Over 6,000 workers went on strike in April of 1911 against poor wages, long hours and exploitative working conditions. … Continue reading →

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