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Wearing Gas Masks rushed from Montreal in face of tear gas threat by C

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Wearing Gas Masks rushed from Montreal in face of tear gas threat by C

Date6/18/1948

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Wearing Gas Masks rushed from Montreal in face of tear gas threat by C.S.L.; two C.S.U. Men perch on auto leading victory parade through Cornwall to celebrate agreement signed with one shipping firm. Involving six vessels; agreement reduces work week from 56 to 44 hours. Provides two-week vacation with pay; union security

Subject

Strikes and lockouts

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Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0017404F

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