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On the line

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On the line

Date9/29/1980

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Wilkes, Jim (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: On the line: Striking federal clerks in Toronto walked the picket line in front of government buildings on Adelaide St. today. The clerks struck at midnight in support of their demands for a cost of living clause in their next contract. Clerks average wage is $12;000 a year.

Subject

Strikes and lockouts

Medium

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_0016493F

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