A History of Political Prisoners
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On this day October 17, 1950

Empire Zinc strike begins in New Mexico

Empire Zinc strike begins in New Mexico

Miners in New Mexico went on strike against the Empire Zinc Company for equal pay and treatment for whites and Mexicans. When strikers were banned from picketing, their wives took over and after 15 months they won.

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