strike organizers

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• University of Miami 2006 custodial workers' strike — The University of Miami 2006 custodial workers strike featured striking custodial workers at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, in the United States. The strike began on February 28, 2006 and ended on May 1, 2006. Vote to strike On …   Wikipedia