The Historical Background of the 1934 Teamster’s Strike in Minneapolis Presented by Dave Riehle, retired railroad worker and local labor historian Join us for a Socialist Action webinar series to commemorate the anniversary of Bloody Friday (July 20) when 67 strikers were shot in the back by police, and 2 killed. Learn about the origins of … Continue reading Remember 1934: Bloody Friday!
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NY school bus strike ends in defeat
By MARTY GOODMAN NEW YORK—Some 8800 school bus drivers and helpers (called “matrons”) returned to their jobs on Feb. 16 after losing a bitter month-long strike over the city’s cancellation of job security guarantees, known as Employee Protection Provisions (EPP). The EPP includes seniority-based hiring, training, health care, and benefits. Now when private bus companies, … Continue reading NY school bus strike ends in defeat

