What's At Steak? | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society

Poster

What's At Steak?

What's At Steak? | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society
Poster with an illustration of people protesting, with the words: "Decent Wages," "Safety," above a cow in the center that has sections with labels that read: "More than $2.50 HR!," "Negotiate with the Amalgamated Meatcutter!," "Meet Health Standards," "Stop Gov't Purchases of Scab Meat!," and "End 12-14 HR Days." Text at bottom reads: "Packerland Strikers need money • food • your support." The bottom text lists Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay phone numbers, and "Wisconsin Alliance."
DESCRIPTION
Poster with an illustration of people protesting, with the words: "Decent Wages," "Safety," above a cow in the center that has sections with labels that read: "More than $2.50 HR!," "Negotiate with the Amalgamated Meatcutter!," "Meet Health Standards," "Stop Gov't Purchases of Scab Meat!," and "End 12-14 HR Days." Text at bottom reads: "Packerland Strikers need money • food • your support." The bottom text lists Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay phone numbers, and "Wisconsin Alliance."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:143419
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:Social action poster collection, circa 1965-circa 1990 (bulk 1970s-1980s)
Genre:Poster
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 4829 NN.57 B4 F1
Original Dimensions:11.25 x 17.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Handwritten on poster in two places: "inexpensive food?" and "Famers earn 60¢/hr."
SUBJECTS
Meat industry
Demonstrations
Labor unions
Strikes and lockouts
Organizations

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