1969 Philadelphia Hotel Workers Strike
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 79
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Episode description
In a period when Philadelphia's tourism industry was starting to soar, hotel workers' wages were stagnant. They launched a strategically timed strike to fight for a raise, while a rank and file caucus pressured union leadership into action.
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