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Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

Strikes and Struggles: The Fight for Postal Workers' Rights

This chapter explores the historical challenges faced by federal employees, particularly postal workers, in their fight for the right to strike. It focuses on a pivotal national strike in 1970 that defied legal restrictions and ultimately led to improved working conditions and the formation of the American Postal Workers Union. The discussion emphasizes the ongoing struggles within unions regarding contract enforcement and the legal complexities that shape labor rights.

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