S3, Ep 7: John Hill and the Tobacco-Oil-Plastic Triangle
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Labor Strikes and Tensions in the 1930s Steel Industry
This chapter examines the conflict between labor unions and steel companies during the 1930s, focusing on a pivotal strike and the resulting violent clashes, notably the Memorial Day Massacre. It also discusses the role of a public relations firm in manipulating public opinion against unions and the FDR administration's intervention to support workers' rights.
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