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British Troops Mobilized to Move Meat in London Strike
In London on September 22, troops and 70 army trucks were called to move meat from Smithfield market to prevent spoilage as drivers strike in solidarity with workers protesting reassignment to another depot. The action echoes a winter labor dispute that ended with an 11 day strike and a 44 hour week victory for labor.
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London
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Smithfield Market
Meat Transport Organization
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Ministry of Food
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