The crowd cheers with arms raised as Jesse Jackson, the leader of the Rainbow Coalition, hugs Jan Pierce, Vice President, Communication Workers of America, (both wearing red baseball caps) at the Nynex workers' strike and rally at City Hall Plaza, Boston.
Striking workers and Nynex were in a disagreement over who should pay for health benefits. Supporters, local unions, and striking employees from Eastern Airlines and United Mine Workers also participated in this rally. In the background of this image, there are signs and banners that read: "Job...
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