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Image shows a construction worker on the site.
On the job at the waterfront hotel being constructed as part of the Harbour Square Development is Joe Dimico, who earns $7.27 an hour as a member of l(...)
Image shows a construction worker on the site.

On the job at the waterfront hotel being constructed as part of the Harbour Square Development is Joe Dimico, who earns $7.27 an hour as a member of l(...)

Date8/29/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: On the job at the waterfront hotel being constructed as part of the Harbour Square Development is Joe Dimico; who earns $7.27 an hour as a member of local 721 of the Iron Workers Union. Construction industry unions in toronto won wage increases this year as high as $2 an hour. About 25;000 unorganized workers are paid only $1.80 an hour.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116100F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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Image shows an aerial view of the waterfront.
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Image shows an aerial view of the Harbour.
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Image shows a map of the Harbour.
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Image shows a mode of the Harbour buildings.
Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Waterfront - Harbour City
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Image shows a model of a few waterfront buildings.
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