Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The General Motors Sit-Down Strike
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
1. The General Motors Sit-Down Strike Marker
Inscription.
The General Motors Sit-Down Strike. . Starting December 30, 1936, this building was occupied for forty-four days by striking members of the United Auto Workers. The strikers, acting in concert with other plants that were closed or to be closed by sit-downs, asked for recognition of the union as sole bargaining representative for all hourly-rated employees of General Motors Corporation. Court injunctions and threats of eviction by both the Sheriff of Genesee County and the Flint Police Department did not sway the strikers from their goal. An agreement was reached in Detroit on February 11, 1937, that changed relationships between the company and its employees. This settlement led to complete unionization of the auto industry in ensuing years and added stability for workers and company.
Starting December 30, 1936, this building was occupied for forty-four days by striking members of the United Auto Workers. The strikers, acting in concert with other plants that were closed or to be closed by sit-downs, asked for recognition of the union as sole bargaining representative for all hourly-rated employees of General Motors Corporation. Court injunctions and threats of eviction by both the Sheriff of Genesee County and the Flint Police Department did not sway the strikers from their goal. An agreement was reached in Detroit on February 11, 1937, that changed relationships between the company and its employees. This settlement led to complete unionization of the auto industry in ensuing years and added stability for workers and company.
Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S0497.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 30, 1936.
Location. 42° 59.14′ N, 83° 40.541′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of Saginaw Street and Whitman Street, on the right when traveling south on Saginaw
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Street. Located in front of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Headquarters. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4100 Saginaw St, Flint MI 48507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photo taken from marker location on grounds of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Headquarters
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
