1929 New Orleans streetcar strike
The 1929 New Orleans streetcar strike was a labor dispute between streetcar workers and the New Orleans Public Service, Inc. (NOPSI). Involving 1,100 workers, it began on July 1, 1929, and lasted over four months.[1] It is credited with the creation of the Po' boy sandwich.[2][3]
| New Orleans streetcar strike | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 1, 1929 - |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Methods | Striking |
See also
- 1920 New Orleans streetcar strike
References
- "July 1, 1929: Streetcar Workers Strike in New Orleans". Zinn Education Project.
- Mizell-Nelson, Michael. "1929 Streetcar Strike - Stop 4 of 9 in the Streetcars and their Historian Michael Mizell-Nelson tour". New Orleans Historical.
- Mizell-Nelson, Michael. "Po-Boy Sandwich - Stop 6 of 7 in the French Quarter Street Food tour". New Orleans Historical. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
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