Today in 1966 Some 35,000 members of the Machinists union begin what is to become a 43-day strike that shuts down five major U.S. airlines, about three-fifths of domestic air traffic. The airlines were thriving, and wages were a key issue in the fight.
The Association of Retired Members held their Summer Party August 21, 2014 at the UAW Hall in Baltimore. Photos are available for viewing here. – Photos/Teamsters Joint Council 62
