1929 New Orleans streetcar strike
| New Orleans streetcar strike | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 1, 1929 - |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Methods | Striking |
The 1929 New Orleans streetcar strike was a labor dispute between streetcar workers and the New Orleans Public Service, Inc. (NOPSI). Involving 1,100 workers, it began on July 1, 1929, and lasted over four months.[1] It is credited with the creation of the Po' boy sandwich.[2]
References[]
- ^ "July 1, 1929: Streetcar Workers Strike in New Orleans". Zinn Education Project.
- ^ Mizell-Nelson, Michael. "1929 Streetcar Strike - Stop 4 of 9 in the Streetcars and their Historian Michael Mizell-Nelson tour". New Orleans Historical.
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