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The Militant 185,000-member union, shown on strike in 1972 in Toronto, is angry at the affiliation of three week associations with CLC
The Militant 185,000-member union, shown on strike in 1972 in Toronto, is angry at the affiliation of three week associations with CLC

The Militant 185,000-member union, shown on strike in 1972 in Toronto, is angry at the affiliation of three week associations with CLC

Date4/26/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Militant 185;000-member union; shown on strike in 1972 in Toronto; is angry at the affiliation of three week associations with CLC.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0016901F
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