90 Years
Anniversary 1934-2024
The 90th commemorative events of the Minneapolis Truckers’ Strike of 1934 were held in the Twin Cities from May-July, 2024. These include exhibitions, film screenings, music, a bike tour, a memorial and a picnic gathering.
Press/Media
1934 90th: Militant Labor History
Workday MN (U of MN Labor Educational Services) and Unicorn Riot
8/2024
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A Complicated History of Strike and Aquatennial
KARE 11 TV, July 26, 2024
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Truckers Strike 90th Anniversary, Almanac, TPT-PBS July 19, 2024
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1934 Teamster Strike Anniversary & Parks Strike Gathering, Minneapolis Star Tribune, July 26, 2024
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1934 Mpls Strike TPT PBS Almanac, July 19, 2024
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90th Anniversary of Mpls Strike Pacifica Radio, San Francisco
Program: Capitalism, Race & Democracy By Steve Zeltzer, June 24, 2024
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The 9oth Anniversary of Mpls Strike Art Exhibition
Workers Voice, June 24, 2024
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Minnesota Now and Then: A union-member‘s granddaughter recounts the 1934 trucker‘s strike
MPR News interview with Linda Leighton
by Cathy Wurzer, June 18, 2024
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Voters in Revolt Exhibition by Brooks Turner
MPLSART.COM
May 25, 2024
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Labor to Mark 90th Anniversary
Minneapolis Labor Review
May 25, 2024
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Labor then and now 1934
Manuscript (pdf)
Labor then and now: 90 years after the Minneapolis Teamsters’ strikes
Minneapolis Star Tribune
By Peter Rachleff
May 24, 2024
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Mpls Truckers Strike 90th
Sheila Regan, Artscape
MN Post, May 22, 2024
Events
Voters In Revolt Exhibition by Brooks Turner
hair & nails Gallery 2222 E 35th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
May 25th– June 30th, 2024
1934 & Now, Connections of the Minneapolis Truckers’ Strike of 1934
Cargill Gallery, Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
JUNE 3– JULY 28, 2024
1934 & Now Exhibition Press Release
ART EXHIBITION Participating artists: Mike Alewitz, Rachel Breen, Keith Christensen, Olivia Levins Holden, Juxtaposition Arts youth, Carolyn Olson, Mike Rivard, and Brooks Turner
Organized by Keith Christensen in conjunction with members of the Remember 1934 Collective
Film screenings June 23, 2024
Film screenings of labor history and current issues at the Pohlad Theater. Film descriptions
Film Screening and Reading
East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN
July 26th
Memorial for Bloody Friday
At the site of the tragic strike event, 701 N. 3rd Street
July 20th, 2024
90th Anniversary Picnic
Wabun Picnic Area, Minnehaha Regional Park, 4655 46th Ave So, Minneapolis, MN 55417 // Speakers, music, exhibits, food +
July 27th
There was recognition of descendants and interview. See interview questions.
The 90-minute easy-paced tour will begin at 3 p.m. at 1900 Chicago Ave. S., the site of a strike headquarters, and end at the site of the plaque in the North Loop. The event is a fundraiser for Socialist Alternative. July 28th