1979 Press Photo Water works employees strike in Birmingham, Alabama - abna12479

That's what jailed union leader James Purvis told striking employees of the Birmingham Water Works Board Monday, and at least a dozen of the workers vowed to do just that. Although under court order prohibiting harassment or violence, strikers continued passive picketing at the Water Works Board headquarters Monday, with some men bringing umbrellas to keep a little bit cooler. Strikes: Birmingham Water Works employees

Photo measures 9.5 x 6 inches. Photo is dated 08-07-1979.

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