strikes

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The Seattle General Strike  35,000 shipyard workers demanded

higher wages and shorter hours.

Involved 60,000 people and lasted for five days

The Boston Police Strike The most famous strike of 1919, took place

in Boston. 75% of police walked off the job

which forced governor Calvin Coolidge to

call in the National Guard. Strikers were fired and replaced.

The Steel Strike 350,000 steelworkers went on strike They demanded higher wages, shorter hours and recognition for their union Elbert H. Gary set out to break the union.