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Leaving the factory, workers at Massey-Ferguson plant on King St
Leaving the factory, workers at Massey-Ferguson plant on King St

Leaving the factory, workers at Massey-Ferguson plant on King St

Date2/26/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Leaving the factory; workers at Massey-Ferguson plant on King St. walk through the gates yesterday at quitting time. This weekend; management and union officials plan round-the-clock talks in an attempt to avoid a strike by the 2;200 workers still on the payroll following the layoff of 1;300 employees. Company announced temporary production suspension after $19 million loss last year.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0016458F
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