The Great Railroad Strike of Ohio.
Mark Strecker's from The History Press, The Great Railroad Strike in Ohio traces the origins of the massive railroad strike that lasted about two weeks in late July 1877 and early August that paralyzed most of the freight train traffic across several states, including Ohio.
A work stoppage on the rails led to a fascinating moment in Ohio history.
As the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 made its way into Ohio, the state already had its share of problems. Tramps, men who’d taken to the road looking for work because of the economic depression of the 1870s, seemed to be overrunning the state. Railroads, one of Ohio’s biggest employers, cut jobs. Those not fired suffered from repeated cuts in wages and hours, making their already unsafe work conditions worse.
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