On this day, 26 May 1970, African American auto worker and Vietnam veteran Gary Thompson was killed at the Eldon Chrysler plant in Detroit. There had been a catalogue of safety failings in the plant which led to his death, which was sadly not unique in the factory. Many workers responded by walking out on a wildcat strike the next day, partly organised by the League of Revolutionary Black Workers. More info in this podcast about the group: https://workingclasshistory.com/2018/08/28/e12-the-league-of-revolutionary-black-workers-in-detroit/ https://www.facebook.com/workingclasshistory/photos/a.296224173896073/1132374730281009/?type=3