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Some of 400 Metro library workers who are picketing to support their strike hold a costume party of sorts on the picket line at the central library
Some of 400 Metro library workers who are picketing to support their strike hold a costume party of sorts on the picket line at the central library

Some of 400 Metro library workers who are picketing to support their strike hold a costume party of sorts on the picket line at the central library

Date11 October 1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Some of 400 Metro library workers who are picketing to support their strike hold a costume party of sorts on the picket line at the central library on Yonge St. yesterday. From left; library assistant George Wachianyn wears a pig nose with his cowboy hat; Liz Yamashita; has cape and horns to mock the devils of management; while Anne Richmond goes historically with her costume.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0016563F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Yorkville
Province or state:Ontario
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