Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike
In March of 2021, the steelworkers of USW 1196, in the decaying town of Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, went on strike, citing unfair labor practices. As days on strike turned from weeks to months, union leaders realized they were playing with a short stack. From late night conversations on the picket lines to fiery debates at the union hall, would they be able to stick together?
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Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike
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In March of 2021, the steelworkers of USW 1196, in the decaying town of Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, went on strike, citing unfair labor practices. As days on strike turned from weeks to months, union leaders realized they were playing with a short stack. From late night conversations on the picket lines to fiery debates at the union hall, would they be able to stick together?
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