#OtD 4 Mar 1972 thousands of autoworkers in Lordstown GM plant walked out on strike.

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#OtD 4 Mar 1972 thousands of autoworkers in Lordstown GM plant walked out on strike. They held out for 22 days and whilst concessions were won, the UAW union declared victory despite management not conceding to main grievances. More in our podcast: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e99-vietnam-war-strike-wave/