1909 McKee's Rocks Strike

Description: 

On July 14, unskilled immigrant workers led a strike against the Pressed Steel Car Company. Strain among the strikers, replacement laborers, and state police erupted into a riot on August 22. Eleven men were killed near this footbridge. Strikers were aided by the Industrial Workers of the World.

LocationMem: 
On George Street, McKees Rocks, (On the right when traveling west)
Institution: 
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Official/Unofficial: 
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication: 
2000
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