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. |
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| Members of the Women’s Emergency Brigade paired up in an effort to stay warm while showing their support for the sit-downers. |




