Archive of Strike Photos and Documents

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  At Work

  Cannery workers, mainly women, were employed at companies across the Pajaro Valley, where the last frozen food plant recently shut its doors. This is a forgotten way of life for many in Watsonville.

  There are 3 images in this gallery

  Last updated: Mon, 06/02/2008 - 10:14pm

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  On the Line

  The long months of the strike proved difficult for many individuals and families. Here you can see the picket lines, the tense moments with police, and the profound effect of the strike on Watsonville.

  There are 37 images in this gallery

  Last updated: Sun, 06/01/2008 - 10:38pm

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  Strike Conclusion

  Celebrating broke out after the long strike was finally settled with a vote by striking workers to approve a new contract

  There are 17 images in this gallery

  Last updated: Mon, 06/02/2008 - 9:54pm

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  Pajaro Valley Historical Association

  These images have been generously provided by the Pajaro Valley Historical Association.

  There are 11 images in this gallery

  Last updated: Sun, 06/22/2008 - 1:21pm

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  Strike Documents

  These documents are from the collection at San Francisco State University's Labor Archive & Research Center. They include promotional materials, leaflets, and flyers that strikers and strike-related organizations used during the Watsonville Cannery Strikes.

  There are 35 images in this gallery

  Last updated: Sun, 06/22/2008 - 4:26pm

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  Newspaper Articles

  These are full article versions of newspaper reports from during strike. The represented newspaper vary, from local papers like the Register-Pajaronian and Santa Cruz Sentinel to the San Francisco Chronicle, the UCSC student newspaper, and labor-oriented newspapers like Unity.

  There are 80 images in this gallery

  Last updated: Sun, 06/22/2008 - 4:24pm