War on Labor Presentation

Sunday, November 5, 2017, 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm
34 Main Street, Montague, MA

The War on Labor: 100 Years Ago and Today Charlie King and Candace Cassin will present an original production of songs, slides, and stories, about two brutally-suppressed copper miners’ strikes in 1917 in Montana and Arizona. Workers were subjected to immigrant-baiting, union-busting, deportations, and vigilante violence. These tactics continue today. Discussion and refreshments to follow. * Suggested donation: $10-$15 * All are welcome For more info contact Ferd Wulkan at ferdwulkan at gmail dot com, or Susan Triolo at susantriolo at yahoo dot com. This event is sponsored by Franklin County CPR (Continuing the Political Revolution), and co-sponsored by the UMass History Department; Hampshire-Franklin Labor Council; UAW Local 2322; UMass Labor Center; Massachusetts Society of Professors; and several generous individual contributors.

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