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Hydro strikers carrying placards walk picket line today in front of Hydro offices on University Ave
Hydro strikers carrying placards walk picket line today in front of Hydro offices on University Ave

Hydro strikers carrying placards walk picket line today in front of Hydro offices on University Ave

Date2/3/1969
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  • Hydro strikers carrying placards walk picket line today in front of Hydro offices on University Ave
  • Hydro strikers carrying placards walk picket line today in front of Hydro offices on University Ave. as first of province-wide series of rotating strikes began. Strikes; for an unspecified period; may affect Niagara Falls power plant.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hydro strikers carrying placards walk picket line today in front of Hydro offices on University Ave. as first of province-wide series of rotating strikes began. Strikes; for an unspecified period; may affect Niagara Falls power plant.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0016178F
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