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workingclasshistory: “On this day, 26 May 1970, Black auto worker and Vietnam war 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...

workingclasshistory:

On this day, 26 May 1970, Black auto worker and Vietnam war 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 far from 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.
Learn more about the League in our podcast episode 12 about the group: https://workingclasshistory.com/2018/08/28/e12-the-league-of-revolutionary-black-workers-in-detroit/
Pictured: a League demonstration at that time https://www.facebook.com/workingclasshistory/photos/a.296224173896073/1725502420968234/?type=3

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