United and Determined: The Unit 1 Strike of 1979
In 1979, nearly 8,000 UPW Unit 1 members went on strike for 41 days, halting trash collection and forcing schools to close throughout Hawaii. This is the story and legacy of those brave members.
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In 1979, nearly 8,000 UPW Unit 1 members went on strike for 41 days, halting trash collection and forcing schools to close throughout Hawaii. This is the story and legacy of those brave members.