jan 1, 1902 - The Great New York City Garbage Strike

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This monumental garbage strike of 1968 was almost avoided as United Sanitation Workers Union Leader John DeLury threatened then Mayor John Lindsay with a strike. Mayor Lindsay capitulated to demands of a $400 wage hike, overtime for Sundays, and a better pension package. It was too little too late for the workers, who went out on a wildcat strike anyway. As the strike was illegal under the Taylor Law, DeLury was sent off to jail.