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Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike

Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike

In March of 2021, the steelworkers of USW 1196, in the decaying town of Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, went on strike, citing unfair labor practices. As days on strike turned from weeks to months, union leaders realized they were playing with a short stack. From late night conversations on the picket lines to fiery debates at the union hall, would they be able to stick together?

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Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike

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The steelworkers of USW 1196, in the decaying town of Brackenridge, PA, go on strike. (57m 45s)

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