Hole in One: History of the bagel
Forever Ago
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The Bagel Union's Fight for Dominance
This chapter delves into the 1960s era when the Bagel Union, formed by second-generation bakers, faced challenges from non-union bagel shops aiming to cut costs. The narrative showcases the intense rivalry between the union and these shops through strategic tactics like picketing and pressuring them to hire union workers. It discusses the impact of the invention of bagel-making machines on the decline of traditional hand-made bagels and the subsequent resurgence of hand-crafted bagels in modern times.
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