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Here to bargain with General Motors, United Auto Workers union president Leonard Woodcock (left) walks with Canadian UAW vice-president Dennis McDermott
Here to bargain with General Motors, United Auto Workers union president Leonard Woodcock (left) walks with Canadian UAW vice-president Dennis McDermott

Here to bargain with General Motors, United Auto Workers union president Leonard Woodcock (left) walks with Canadian UAW vice-president Dennis McDermott

Date12/1/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Here to bargain with General Motors, United Auto Workers union president Leonard Woodcock (left) walks with Canadian UAW vice-president Dennis McDermott.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0089993F
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