Haverhill Public Library

Midnight in vehicle city, General Motors, Flint, and the strike that created the middle class, Edward McClelland

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-207) and index

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Midnight in vehicle city

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Edward McClelland

General Motors, Flint, and the strike that created the middle class

"The tumultuous Flint sit-down strike of 1936-1937 was the most significant labor dispute in US history. It lead to the recognition of the United Auto Workers, which would set the standard for wages in every industry and establish the modern middle class. Midnight in Vehicle City tells the gripping story of how these workingmen defeated General Motors, the largest industrial corporation in the world, and helped bring nationwide prosperity to the United States." -- inside front jacket flap"The story of the forty-four-day Flint Sit Down Strike of 1936-37, which led to the recognition of the United Auto Workers, the union whose wages and benefits set the standard for the 20th Century American middle class"--, Provided by publisher

A stranger in town -- The perkins boys -- "This is where the fight begins" -- The siege -- The battle of the running bulls -- The women's emergency brigade -- "General Motors has double crossed us" -- Miss Perkins and Mr. Sloan -- Chevy four -- The settlement -- Evacuation day

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