On This Day in Telephone History July 14TH 1971 The longest Nationwide strike in telephone history began. The Communications Workers of America went on strike against the Bell System for wage increases to offset devastating inflation. A New three-year contract was ratified on August 14TH except for one local New York Plant. The New York Plant ratified a new contract February 16TH 1972, ending the longest strike in telephone history.

On This Day in Telephone History July 14TH 1971

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On This Day in Telephone History July 14TH 1971 The Longest Nationwide Strike in telephone history began. The Communications Workers of America went on strike against the Bell System for wage increases to offset devastating inflation. A New three-year contract was ratified on August 14TH except for one local New York Plant. The New York Plant ratified a new contract February 16TH 1972, ending the longest strike in telephone history.

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