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  1. On This Day August 17 1985 – The Hormel Strike Began in Austin Minnesota

    On This Day August 17 1985 – The Hormel Strike Began in Austin Minnesota

    On this day August 17 1985, the Hormel strike began in Austin Minnesota, marking the start of one of the most significant labor disputes in the state’s history. Around 1,500 meat workers at the Hormel plant walked off the job in protest over pay cuts and unsafe working conditions, citing a high...
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