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E99: Vietnam War strike wave, part 1

Working Class History

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Labor and Civil Rights: The Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike

This chapter explores the labor strikes in the U.S. from 1965 to 1970, focusing on the Memphis sanitation workers' strike and its ties to the civil rights movement. It highlights the economic struggles of Black workers, Dr. King's support, and the fight for union recognition and fair wages amidst significant social unrest.

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