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On this day, 6 October 1995, 32,000 machinists went on strike at Boeing, one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. It lasted for 69 days and ended in most of their demands being met. 
More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10666/machinists-at-boeing-strike

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