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Union attack

Union attack

Date11/12/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Union attack: Business at the head office of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce came to a halt at noon yesterday as more than 1;000 unionists stormed the bank; hurling deposit slips and leaflets around and stopping customers from conducting their business. They were showing support for 200 employees who are on strike against the bank.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0016577F
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