American policeman during a strike with tear gas equipment
An American policeman with gas mask, steel helmet and gas pistol during a strike in the harbor of Seattle. The police also used tear gas. The strike hit most harbors on the American West Coast. It began on May 9, 1934 and lasted until July 31. The workers were striking for a stronger position of the unions and worker representatives, for higher wages and shorter working hours. They finally agreed to a mediation
Picture No
10628249
Media ID
48188242
Size
1929px x 2569px
(1.6MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo
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No model release, no property release. No commercial, merchandising or advertising use without prior permission from Mary Evans Picture Library
