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A Frustrated commuter shows her feelings about Metro's transit strike as she sits at a curb by Mt
A Frustrated commuter shows her feelings about Metro's transit strike as she sits at a curb by Mt

A Frustrated commuter shows her feelings about Metro's transit strike as she sits at a curb by Mt

Date9/11/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Frustrated commuter shows her feelings about Metro's transit strike as she sits at a curb by Mt. Pleasant Rd. and Erskine Ave. waiting for a ride downtown. At least the weather was pleasant. Metro's last transit strike in 1974 lasted 23 days.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0016967F
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