It’s the anniversary of the 1982 Garment Workers’ Strike - the largest strike in NYC Chi
It’s the anniversary of the 1982 Garment Workers’ Strike - the largest strike in NYC Chinatown history!On June 24, 1982, 20,000 immigrant women workers (mostly from Hong Kong and Southern China) rallied to demand and WIN a fair contract. They were battling cuts to worker benefits, long hours, and low pay based on piecework rather than the minimum wage. This moment in history celebrates immigrant women rising up as labor leaders and organizers to defend their rights! Learn more. -- source link
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