7. Sit Down!
Haymarket Originals: Fragile Juggernaut
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The Flint Sit-Down Strike Begins
The chapter details the events that led to the start of the sit-down strike at GM Fisherbody number one plant in Flint in 1936, following management's premature actions. It explores the organizational structure formed by the striking workers and the vital role played by women in the strike, particularly in providing support and meals to the workers. The chapter also touches on the hygiene routines of male workers, company tactics involving workers' wives, the development of kangaroo courts within the plant, and the involvement of volunteers in supporting the strikers.
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