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Photograph caption dated November 19, 1958 reads "Workers walk off job at Pacific Division of Bendix Aviation Corporation in North Hollywood. Some 1,550 struck today as part of nationwide walkout affecting more than 12,000 employes [sic]. Contract expired at midnight. Negotiators are drawing up new contract in Detroit." The facility is at 11600 Sherman Way.
Bendix Corporation Labor union members Women Men Aircraft industry--Employees--Labor unions Strikes and lockouts--Aircraft industry Traffic signs and signals Signs and signboards Streets Sidewalks North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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