http://libcom.org/tags/pennsylvania The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://libcom.org/history/1877-the-great-railroad-strike <strong>Beginning with opposition to wage cuts and poor conditions the strikes led to near-insurrections in parts of Pennsylvania. Heavy repression hit the strikers and other American workers and despite winning some concessions eventually the strikes were broken, leaving 100 dead.</strong> <p><a href="http://libcom.org/history/1877-the-great-railroad-strike">read more</a></p> http://libcom.org/history/1877-the-great-railroad-strike#comments North America rail transport USA 1870s Pennsylvania strikes West Virginia Howard Zinn Sat, 09 Sep 2006 19:12:52 +0000 Steven. 9829 at http://libcom.org