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 Sitdown Strike. Sit-Down Men and Stand-Up Women - Flint, MI
N 42° 59.365 W 083° 42.716
17T E 278910 N 4763208
A monument to the Flint Sit-Downers, who stuck against General Motors in 1936-37 and strengthened the United Auto Workers.
Waymark Code: WM1B2F8
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2024
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From the Michigan historical marker in the park:
On February 1, 1937, the wave of sit-down strikes against General Motors broadened as Chevrolet Plant No. 4 was seized. The United Auto Workers' strategy was a diversionary strike at the nearby Plant No. 9 to draw company personnel to that point while the true target, Plant No. 4 was secured. As a battle between unionists and company guards took place inside Plant No. 9, other strikers captured the key Plant No. 4. Pickets outside were aided by the Women's Emergency Brigade, which fended off police until strikers inside secured the vital plant. Since all Chevrolet engines were produced in Plant No. 4, elimination of this supply would close Chevrolet operations nationwide. On February 11, 1937, the strike ended as General Motors recognized the UAW as bargaining agent for its members. This represents one of the most significant events in labor history.
The monument is located in Sitdowners Memorial Park at 1901 Executive Plaza Dr, Flint, MI 48507.
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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