June 7, 1974: 50 years ago, June 7 1974, 4,400 nurses went on strike across 41 clinics [...]

50 years ago, June 7 1974, 4,400 nurses went on strike across 41 clinics and hospitals in the Bay Area. The California Nurses’ Association (CNA) held their national convention in San Francisco during the 21 day strike, which won workers an 11% raise but few other concessions



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