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This chapter features stories and examples of the people who led the 1970s union organizing efforts in the private sector, including women, African Americans, Southerners, young baby boomers, and immigrants. It spotlights workers from auto parts plants, university offices, banks, airlines, hospitals, clothing and textile plants, and the construction trades. It includes figures showing union voters by sector and in the South.
Title: Millions Go Knocking
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This chapter features stories and examples of the people who led the 1970s union organizing efforts in the private sector, including women, African Americans, Southerners, young baby boomers, and immigrants.
It spotlights workers from auto parts plants, university offices, banks, airlines, hospitals, clothing and textile plants, and the construction trades.
It includes figures showing union voters by sector and in the South.
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