The occupation of the factories: Paris 1936, Flint 1937

Striking workers, Paris, 1936.

Interesting article comparing two waves of factory occupations that took place little more than six months apart and fundamentally changed boss-worker relations in their countries.

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The Occupation of the Factories Paris 1936, Flint 1937.pdf (519.05 KB)

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