January 27

A group of Detroit African-American auto workers known as the Eldon Avenue Axle Plant Revolutionary Union Movement leads a wildcat strike against racism and bad working conditions. They are critical of both automakers and the UAW, condemning the seniority system and grievance procedures as racist - 1969 A group of Detroit African-American auto workers known as the Eldon Avenue Axle Plant Revolutionary Union Movement leads a wildcat strike against racism and bad working conditions. They are critical of both automakers and the UAW, condemning the seniority system and grievance procedures as racist - 1969Also on this date: New York City maids organize to improve working conditions. Mine explosion in Mount Pleasant, Penn. leaves more than 100 dead. First meeting of the International Labor Organization. Kansas miners strike. 3-cent postage stamp honors AFL founder Sam Gompers.
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