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Steel Strike

United States of America · Economy / Labour. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

2Records
1919–1959Date range
2Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1919

William Z. Foster22 September 1919

Pittsburgh · Economy / Labour

Foster helps organise a nationwide steel strike seeking union recognition and shorter hours.

1959

David John McDonald15 July 1959

Pittsburgh · Economy / Labour

McDonald leads a nationwide steel strike over work rules and employment security.

Names involved

David John McDonaldWilliam Z. Foster

Provenance

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