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Labor Leaders Claim 1000 Machinists Employed In Bridgeport Strike
In Bridgeport on July 21 labor leaders announced about 1000 machinists were involved as strikes spread to subcontractors including Gaynor Manufacturing. Remington Arms officials denied plant walkouts while subcontractors admitted some quits. Talks about eight hour days and extra pay surfaced, with mixed claims and strategic efforts to disrupt Baldwin Locomotive Works projects at the Eddystone plant.
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Bridgeport
Cuno
Remington Arms and Nal Dg
Remington Company
W. G. Peafield
Gaynor Manufacturing Company
John A. Johnson
Structural Iron Workers
Remingtor Company
Penfield
Ballard Machine Tool Company
Columbia Nut and Bolt Company
Bis
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Eddystone