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Union of injured workers demonstrated outside Ministry of Labor officers on University Ave
Union of injured workers demonstrated outside Ministry of Labor officers on University Ave

Union of injured workers demonstrated outside Ministry of Labor officers on University Ave

Date6/14/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Union of injured workers demonstrated outside Ministry of Labor officers on University Ave. today to demand increased benefits. More than 200 members of the newly formed union; some using canes and crutches; waved placards and called for cost-of-living increases and an end to discrimination against immigrants. Carmelo Piccione is helped down Queen's Park steps by friends after the demonstration.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodUniversity
GeographyNorth-south streetUniversity Avenue
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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Photographs
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0011424F
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