Photo of Two Men in the Strike during the Cold Winter in North Adams
This file appears in: The 1970s Sprague Electric Strike
One man wears a sign saying “IAM 1794 101 AFTE...WE TRY HARDER...UNITY” Also a snowman beside them also has a sign saying “HELP 4 ½% HURTS” stating the pay the workers receive is not enough to meet their economic needs.
This file appears in: The 1970s Sprague Electric Strike
The 1970s Sprague Electric Strike
During a 10-week long strike in North Adams, workers stood outside the fences of the Sprague Electric Company in strike for better pay and conditions. This event changed the dynamic of Sprague Electric from fast productions to a much slower pace.…