Gary Thompson Killed, 1970

On 26 May 1970, Black auto worker and Vietnam war veteran Gary Thompson was killed at the Eldon Chrysler plant in Detroit. There had been a catalogue of safety failings in the plant which led to his death, which was far from unique in the factory. Many workers responded by walking out on a wildcat strike the next day, partly organised by the League of Revolutionary Black Workers. Learn more about the League in our podcast episode 12 about the group: https://workingclasshistory.com/2018/08/28/e12-the-league-of-revolutionary-black-workers-in-detroit/

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