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How U.S. Unions Took Flight (Throwback)

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Flight Attendants' Fight: TWA Strike of 1986

This chapter recounts the flight attendants' striking efforts against TWA in March 1986, showcasing their innovative protests for better wages amid significant opposition. Ultimately, the chapter examines the impact of their defeat on the union movement and the younger generations' perception of collective action.

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