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One of about 450 striking hydro and water workers in Scarborough cools off her feet while picketing the utilities headquarters. The strikers, who have(...)
One of about 450 striking hydro and water workers in Scarborough cools off her feet while picketing the utilities headquarters. The strikers, who have(...)

One of about 450 striking hydro and water workers in Scarborough cools off her feet while picketing the utilities headquarters. The strikers, who have(...)

Date7/24/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: One of about 450 striking hydro and water workers in Scarborough cools off her feet while picketing the utilities headquarters. The strikers; who have twice rejected contract offers; could be pounding the hot pavement for some time.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0016666F
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