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FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937. Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint
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FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937. Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint
FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937.
Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint, Michigan, during the Flint Sit Down Strike. Photograph by Dick Sheldon, 1937
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1937 Dick Factory Fisher Flint General Motors Labor Movement Michigan Sheldon Sitting Strike Striker Union Guarding
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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in American labor history - the Flint Sit Down Strike of 1937. The image shows a group of determined strikers standing guard at the entrance to Fisher body plant #3 in Flint, Michigan. Their resolute expressions and defiant posture speak volumes about their unwavering commitment to fighting for workers' rights. Photographed by Dick Sheldon, this snapshot provides a glimpse into the heart of the strike that shook General Motors and reverberated throughout the nation. These men, representing the United Auto Workers union, took an unprecedented stand by occupying their workplace rather than picketing outside. By sitting down inside the factory walls, they effectively halted production and forced management to negotiate with them. The interior setting adds depth to this photograph as it showcases not only the physical presence of these brave individuals but also symbolizes their determination to reclaim control over their working conditions. It serves as a reminder that change often begins from within. As we reflect on this historic moment captured through Sheldon's lens, we are reminded of how collective action can bring about significant social change. This image stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of those who fought for fair treatment and better lives for themselves and future generations.
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