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This is a record year for strikes and John Munro, federal labor minister, says all parties-unions, management, government-need to find ways of avoidin(...)
This is a record year for strikes and John Munro, federal labor minister, says all parties-unions, management, government-need to find ways of avoidin(...)

This is a record year for strikes and John Munro, federal labor minister, says all parties-unions, management, government-need to find ways of avoidin(...)

Date6/27/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: This is a record year for strikes and John Munro, federal labor minister, says all parties-unions, management, government-need to find ways of avoiding confrontation. Background, Next year may be an even tougher year than in 1974.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0070137F
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