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Union stand

Union stand

Date6/17/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Union stand: Postal workers in Scarborough voice their disapproval of arrival of strikebreakers at the Tapscott Rd; office. As talks continue between Canada Post and its unionized workers; the rotating strikes hit Metro yesterday.
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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_0017301F
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Council of postal unions on strike
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