#OtD 7 May 1912 the first general strike for waiters and hotel workers in New York City began when 150 @iww workers walked out for better pay, a day off and abolition of tips.

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#OtD 7 May 1912 the first general strike for waiters and hotel workers in New York City began when 150 @iww workers walked out for better pay, a day off and abolition of tips. Lasting until late June, the strike won concessions https://workingclasshistory.com/2018/05/23/wch-e6-the-industrial-workers-of-the-world-in-the-us-1905-1918/