July 17, 2014, Thursday - 1934 Minneapolis Truckers' Strike at Central Library
Time: 6:30pm–9:00pm
Location: Central Library, Doty Board, 300 Nicollet Mall
1934 Minneapolis Truckers' Strike
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the 1934 truckers' strikes, Canadian labor historian Bryan Palmer will talk about his book “Revolutionary Teamsters: The Minneapolis Truckers' Strikes of 1934.” The strikes had state-wide significance and galvanized the labor movement in Minnesota. Other speakers include Minnesota historian Mary Wingerd, historian and author William Millikan, and authors David Thorstad and John Lauritsen. Books will be available for purchase.
Sponsored by Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.