JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Dow Chemical/United Steelworkers Strike of 1974.

  • Published In: Michigan Historical Review, 2024, v. 50, n. 2. P. 61 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jagos, Vic 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from the Michigan Historical Review discusses the 1974 labor strike between the Dow Chemical Company and the United Steelworker Local 12075 in Midland. The strike involved incidents of violence, destruction of property, and tensions between Dow management, salary workers, and union members. The strike lasted 176 days and ended with a new contract that included wage increases, cost of living adjustments, and changes in work assignments. The strike highlighted the cultural divide between blue-collar and white-collar workers in Midland and the challenges faced by the union in negotiating with Dow management. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Michigan Historical Review. 2024/09, Vol. 50, Issue 2, p61
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0890-1686
  • DOI:10.1353/mhr.2024.a947016
  • Accession Number:182080731
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