1977 Atlanta sanitation strike

When

1977

Kind

Strike

Coordinates

39.83° N, 98.58° W

Description

wages dispute

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

Wages dispute

The Atlanta sanitation strike of 1977 was a labor strike involving sanitation workers in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Precipitated by wildcat action in January, on March 28 the local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) agreed to strike. The main goal of the strike was a $0.50 hourly wage increase.

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