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AFSCME rally

Description: AFSCME members (state workers) march in front of State House chanting “no pay, no work” to protest legislature's failure to pass the budget. Crowd amasses on State House steps. Union leaders address rally. Voice of Joseph Bonavita. People ascend steps, some shot at foot level, to confront legislators inside. Police stand to the side. Reporter standup refers to Rep. Ray Flynn's anti- abortion stance impeding budget process.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/05/1978

J.P. Stevens anti-union film

Description: Film from J.P. Stevens against unionization of their textile plants and boycott of their products.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1978

J.P. Stevens boycott rally

Description: Rally outside Jordan Marsh and Filene's in downtown Boston to support boycott and unionization of J.P. Stevens. Little Flags Singers, George Wald, James Laughlin of Mass. Labor Council, Lt. Governor Tom O'Neill on stage on behalf of Stevens workers. Boycott button on coat. Man dressed in Santa Claus suit collects money for Krishna Consciousness (ISKAN), duping people into believing they are donating to a Christmas charity.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1978

Local 509 march

Description: Members of Local 509 of state workers union march in front of State House to protest lack of paycheck. High wide shot of State House.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/30/1978

Otis Hospital strike

Description: Massachusetts Hospital Workers union local 880 of SEIU/AFL-CIO on strike. Workers march, chant, picket outside Otis Hospital chronic care facility in East Cambridge. Hanging effigies of three hospital executives. Several police officers stand by.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/26/1978

School bus strike

Description: Long rows of parked school buses behind chain link fence. Striking bus drivers wear union buttons. Union members meet in conference room. Interview with David Finnegan about negotiations and wage issue. Interview with two steelworker union officials on stalemate with Hudson and Brush Hill Cos. Close-up on padlock. Bus drivers with placards. Man in information center talks to parent on phone about alternative transportation to school.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/10/1978

Trash strike at BU

Description: Buildings and grounds workers strike at Boston University. AFL-CIO Local 254 picket signs. Trash has accumulated all over campus. Overflowing waste barrels, litter strewn on walkways. Custodial staff emerges from union meeting. Graffiti “Support the strike” and “No scabs.” Food debris spread on lawn. Garbage spilling out of dumpster. Trash bags piled around BFI receptacle.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/08/1978