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Metro unionists, 8,500 strong, march to the music of 20 bands and accompanied by 30 floats in the 92nd annual Labor Day parade. The march, from Queen (...)
Metro unionists, 8,500 strong, march to the music of 20 bands and accompanied by 30 floats in the 92nd annual Labor Day parade. The march, from Queen (...)

Metro unionists, 8,500 strong, march to the music of 20 bands and accompanied by 30 floats in the 92nd annual Labor Day parade. The march, from Queen (...)

Date9/3/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Metro unionists; 8;500 strong; march to the music of 20 bands and accompanied by 30 floats in the 92nd annual Labor Day parade. The march; from Queen St. and Spadina Ave. to the CNE marked the 102nd anniversary of Labor Council of Metro Toronto; an organization of 350 unions with a membership of more than 150;000. Floats were judged by local politicians including NDP Leader Stephen Lewis.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010643F
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