Gravediggers Strike--Striking gravediggers form picket line at Saint Francis cemetery here today as hearse enters through gates. About 30 men left their jobs at the six Diocesan cemeteries of the Catholic Diocese of Providence. Pickets said they are trying to obtain union recognition and more pay.

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Gravediggers Strike--Striking gravediggers form picket line at Saint Francis cemetery here today as hearse enters through gates. About 30 men left their jobs at the six Diocesan cemeteries of the Catholic Diocese of Providence. Pickets said they are trying to obtain union recognition and more pay.

Associated Press · [ca. April 1963]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Labor: Strikes: Misc: U.S.

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