November 14, 2024
Bangor Daily News

Comments for: 1937 shoe worker strike hits milestone

LEWISTON – One of Lewiston-Auburn’s largest, longest and most divisive strikes ended 65 years ago this week, marking the decline of the area’s shoe industry. Thousands of shoe workers walked off the job on March 25, 1937, demanding higher pay, a shorter workweek, better working… Read More

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