The Oakland general strike of 1946 / produced by the New American Movement and the Oakland Study Group.

At 5:00 a.m. on December 3, 1946, over 100,000 workers in Oakland, California went out on strike. This massive work stoppage was called to protest police action in escorting strikebreakers and scab merchandise through union picket lines at two Oakland department stores, both on strike at the time. This little-known event is the topic of this program, produced in honor of the event’s 30-year anniversary. Produced by Craig Gordon, Ken Russell, and Ed Schoenfeld of the New American Movement Radio Project. And Vic Ruben and Tim Reagan of The Open Study Group. Includes commentary and interviews. Contains music. Note on box: Follow this reel immediately with the second reel. [note: no other reel is currently cataloged]