Episode Notes

The May Strike begins!

In this episode, we cover the first four days of 1934's second strike. We discuss Teamster Local 574's tactics and strike headquarters, Governor Olson's attempts to reconcile the two forces, the Mayor's hiring of 500 additional cops plus the Citizens' Alliance formation of a private army, a small battle on Saturday morning, and a treacherous ambush later that night.

The next episode: The Battle of Deputies' Run.

Sources: Teamster Rebellion by Farrell Dobbs. The Minneapolis Teamsters Strike of 1934 by Phillip Korth. American City by Charles Rumford Walker. Revolutionary Teamsters by Bryan D. Palmer.

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