Today in 1983 A nine-year strike, the longest in the history of the United Auto Workers, began at the Division of Park-Ohio Industries Inc. in Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio. During the strike the company lost nearly $50 million, $34.5 in 1992 alone. Despite scabs, arrests and firings, UAW Local 91 members hung tough and in 1992 won and signed a new three year agreement.
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General Membership Meetings
are suspended for the summer months
of June, July and August, per the
unanimous vote of members
at the May 18, 2025 meeting.
Dates for September meetings
will be posted in August.