Pressed Steel Car Strike of 1909

When

1909

Kind

Strike

Coordinates

39.83° N, 98.58° W

Description

American labor strike

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

American labor strike

The Pressed Steel Car strike of 1909, also known as the 1909 McKees Rocks strike, was an American labor strike which lasted from July 13 through September 8. The walkout drew national attention when it climaxed on Sunday August 22 in a bloody battle between strikers, private security agents, and the Pennsylvania State Police. At least 12 people died, and perhaps as many as 26.

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