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Sandhogs
99% Invisible
The Challenges of Building the Lincoln Tunnel
This chapter explores the difficulties faced in constructing the Lincoln Tunnel under the Hudson River, including the hazardous working conditions for sandhogs and the health risks associated with their job. It also discusses the role of unions in the construction industry and highlights the decline in membership of Local 147, a sandhogs union.
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