The strike by Local P-9 against the Hormel Co. in 1985-86 marked
a turning point in American labor history. The central role played
in the strike by the Austin United Support Group brought the issues
of economic justice and community survival to the forefront of the
labor movement agenda. In response to isolation from their
traditional communities, these women created a vital and successful
strike culture that was characterized by cooperation, solidarity,
and a variety of institutions to meet the economic, social, and
spiritual needs of the 1,500 striking families. This work is
important because it shows the strength of the women and their
vision of economic justice, how deeply committed they remain to
their ideals and their struggle, and how little the passage of time
has diminished their anguish. This work is important also as a
portrait of a typical midwestern company town where community life
is colored strongly by economics.
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