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Date7/10/1981

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Canadian Union of Public Employees (subject)

Hartman, Grace, 1918-1993 (subject)

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Wilkes, Jim (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Free at last: CUPE president Grace Hartman waves to supporters on her release from jail today. She was greeted first by her husband, Joe (right), son Bob and a supporter who pinned a freedom button on her blouse. Harman was jailed 30 days for defying court order banning an illegal strike.

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