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It Could Happen Here

CHAPTER

Struggles and Strikes of Postal Workers

This chapter explores the historical and ongoing challenges faced by postal workers under labor law, particularly focusing on the limitations placed on striking by the National Association of Letter Carriers. It highlights the pivotal 1970 national strike, which improved conditions for workers despite facing significant opposition from leadership and management. The discussion also emphasizes the broader inadequacies of labor laws in the U.S., illustrating the power dynamics at play in enforcing worker rights and the fight for accountability.

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