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Wasn't sure where to post such historical trivia...perhaps a new Forum ?

December 30 , 1936 . The United Auto Workers Union staged it's FIRST "sit down " Strike at the GM Fisher Body Plant #1 in Flint , Mich. ( The Strike ended on Feb. 11th. 1937 )...


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We toured by that site when we visited Flint,MI in July during the anniversary meet.Read more about it in the link below.



http://apps.detnews.com/apps/history/index.php?id=115


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Thanks for the Fantastic Article ! What an interesting read ! Check out the "more photos"


Guess this was an original "Occupy Movement" !


Maybe we should consider a "History of Chevrolet" type forum...it sure has my interest...Kevin


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