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During illegal strike by Montreal firemen last month, the homes of 80 families were gutted despite attempts of civilians to fight the flames. The ille(...)
During illegal strike by Montreal firemen last month, the homes of 80 families were gutted despite attempts of civilians to fight the flames. The ille(...)

During illegal strike by Montreal firemen last month, the homes of 80 families were gutted despite attempts of civilians to fight the flames. The ille(...)

Date12/26/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: During illegal strike by Montreal firemen last month; the homes of 80 families were gutted despite attempts of civilians to fight the flames. The illegal strike has become almost commonplace; especially in the public sector.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0017369F
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Strikes - Canada - Air Canada - Air Traffic Controllers, firemen
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Four-month strike at Gidon Industries in Rexdale ended last weekend with workers, who were paid $1
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Striking firemen cheer Jean L'Abbe, president of the Montreal Fire Fighters Association, and carry him out of a meeting last night at which he said he(...)
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This was a familiar sight in Toronto during last month's TTC strike
This was a familiar sight in Toronto during last month's TTC strike
Lennon, Frank
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Spremo, Boris
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Union members walk a picket line during the last railway strike, in 1973, when they were legislated back to work after 10 days. The chief union negoti(...)
Union members walk a picket line during the last railway strike, in 1973, when they were legislated back to work after 10 days. The chief union negoti(...)
Bull, Ron
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While garbage is piling up in homes, streets, parks and schoolyards, Metro outside workers are continuing their strike
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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
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More bitter strikes looming as unions fight to keep jobs threatened by Tories' push for free trade, privatization
More bitter strikes looming as unions fight to keep jobs threatened by Tories' push for free trade, privatization
Bock, Tony
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Postal strike: The Trudeau cabinet is using the dispute to show Canadians that the government is serious in its fight against inflation, says Star labor reporter John Deverell
Postal strike: The Trudeau cabinet is using the dispute to show Canadians that the government is serious in its fight against inflation, says Star labor reporter John Deverell
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