1909 McKee's Rocks Strike
N 40° 28.420 W 080° 03.096
17T E 580393 N 4480763
Quick Description: It is hard to imagine a labor riot with dying strikers at this busy intersection on the Rocks end of the McKees Rocks Bridge.
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2006 2:25:21 PM
Waymark Code: WMYY8
Views: 42
Long Description:Marker Text:
On July 14, unskilled immigrant workers led a strike against the
Pressed Steel Car Company. Strain among the strikers, replacement
laborers, and state police erupted into a riot on August 22. Eleven
men were killed near this footbridge. Strikers were aided by the
Industrial Workers of the World.
Marker Name: 1909 McKee's Rocks Strike
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 10/14/2000
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 812 Island Ave. McKees Rocks Bridge, Stowe Twp.
Category: Labor
Website: Not listed
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