Images from 1946 Rochester general strike

Pictures from the 1946 Rochester, New York general strike, which happened in response to the mass firings of city workers attempting to organize a union. Pictures originally posted at Rochester Labor.

City workers protest their firing outside Eastman Theater.
Mass demonstration at Washington Square Park.
Mass demonstration at Washington Square Park.
Labor Council President Capone argues with police before arrest.
Rubbish collection in the city ceases.
Police arrest pickets at Department of Public Works.
300 police conduct largest mass arrest in Rochester history.
Police herd strikers to waiting patrol cars.
Arrested picket and his dog in patrol car.
Pickets and dog in city jail.
5,000 people attend mass meeting at Washington Square Park.
Labor, clergy and civic leaders denounce City administration.
President Capone and his wife picket at Dewey Street garage.
President Capone negotiating with City Manager's office.
AFL-CIO joint strike committee negotiates with Albany officials.
Key labor leaders and City officials meet at City Hall to settle strike.
President Capone communicating strike settlement.