Amalgamated Transit Union

Greyhound Strike Ends in Permanent Replacement Victory, PATCO Pattern Spreads to Private Sector

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The Amalgamated Transit Union ends its 47-day strike against Greyhound Lines on November 2, 1983, after the company successfully operates with permanent replacement workers, demonstrating that Reagan’s PATCO strategy translates to the private sector. Greyhound CEO Fred Currey demanded 9.5 …

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