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New book revisits Minneapolis' violent 1934 truckers' strike
Original: A violent 1934 strike helped launch Minneapolis' middle class. A new book tells its story
A new book examines the 1934 Minneapolis truckers' strike, a violent labor battle that helped pave the way for the city's middle class. The strike, marked by deadly clashes between workers and police, was a turning point in organizing the city's transport industry and strengthening union power. The book's release is drawing attention to how those labor fights shaped Minneapolis' economic and social history.
Why now: The book's publication is prompting renewed discussion of a pivotal labor struggle in the city's history.
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