1946 Press Photo New York Elevator Operators Strike US Employment Office NYC

UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OFFICE WORKERS SET UP A DESK IN THE LOBBY TO STAMP REGISTERED CARDS FOR VETERANS WHEN ELEVATOR OPERATORS AT 10 EAST 40TH ST WENT ON STRIKE DURING THE NOON RUSH HOUR JAN 30TH. UNION SPOKESMEN SAID MANAGEMENT WAS NOT ABIDING BY THEIR CONTRACT. HUNDREDS OF OTHER OFFICE WORKERS HAD TO WALK UP OR WALK HOME.

Photo is dated 1946.

Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches.