Between the Lines: The Madison Newspaper Strike
Special | 29m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore the reasons behind the 1977 newspaper strike and what came out of it.
This 1978 documentary details the Madison newspaper strike that involved three different companies and five different unions. This report, featuring interviews with Ron McCrea, Miles McMillan and Bob Meloon, explores the complexities of the strike, caused by the introduction of automated typesetting systems and the personnel layoffs that ensued.
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WPT Archives: 1970s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Since 1954, Wisconsin Public Television, then known as WHA-TV has shared high-quality educational content throughout the state. Right here, you can explore archival footage from some of our early documentaries...
Between the Lines: The Madison Newspaper Strike
Special | 29m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
This 1978 documentary details the Madison newspaper strike that involved three different companies and five different unions. This report, featuring interviews with Ron McCrea, Miles McMillan and Bob Meloon, explores the complexities of the strike, caused by the introduction of automated typesetting systems and the personnel layoffs that ensued.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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WPT Archives: 1970s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Since 1954, Wisconsin Public Television, then known as WHA-TV has shared high-quality educational content throughout the state. Right here, you can explore archival footage from some of our early documentaries...