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First walkout

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First walkout

Date11/26/1987

Names

Lennon, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: First walkout: Striking Air Canada ground workers picket ticket counters in Terminal 2 today as the first of rotating 24-hour strikes hit Pearson airport. At least 30 flights were cancelled by the national airline. The strikers walked out at 6 a.m. and say they will return to work at 6 a.m. tomorrow.

Subject

Strikes and lockouts

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0016005F

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