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Encyclopedia of Chicago: Railroad Strike of 1877

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This article from the Encyclopedia of Chicago explains how a strike by railroad workers in West Virginia eventually made its way to Chicago and was taken up by workers from many industries. See how city officials resolved this general strike.

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