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History 7: The Great Depression, the New Deal and how it changed our economy

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Struggles and Strikes: Labor's Fight in the Great Depression

This chapter explores the economic hardships faced by workers during the Great Depression, focusing on the pivotal strike at General Motors in Flint, Michigan. It highlights the determination of the United Auto Workers (UAW) to advocate for labor rights amid hostile conditions, detailing their confrontations with law enforcement and the strategic decisions that underpinned their efforts. The narrative culminates in a landmark agreement that transformed labor relations, setting the stage for widespread unionization and reshaping the American workforce.

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