The winter of ’36 in Flint


Inside the GM plant, Flint sit-downers slept on workbenches and car seats during the plant occupations, which spread to GM plants throughout the United States and Canada. Meanwhile, children and families picketed in support outside.
 
Women's Brigade
Members of the Women’s Emergency Brigade paired up in an effort to stay warm while showing their support for the sit-downers.

 

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