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Omaha Steve

(103,453 posts) Thu Dec 17, 2015, 02:38 PM Dec 2015

12-16-15 The Willmar 8 in 2:00

http://laborhistoryin2.podbean.com/e/december-16-the-willmar-8/

On this day in labor history the year was 1977. That was the day that eight women in Willmar, Minnesota stood up for their rights in the work place. The women worked at Willmar Citizens National Bank. These women were paid considerably less than the male employees.

2:00 minute audio at link.

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