| Summary: | 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: "Jobs with Justice"; "IBEW [International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers] Second District"; "International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2327, Augusta, Maine"; "Boston Rainbow Coalition Supports CWA on Strike Against NYNEX"; "I won't pay my phone bill until the Nynex strike is over"; "We're the one for you New England, CWA Crew"; "C.W.A. on Strike Against Nynex"; and "Remember!!! Paul C. O'Brien's famous quote: Our employees ..." Standing slightly to the right and behind to Jesse Jackson (also wearing a red baseball cap) is Jan Pierce, Vice President, Communication Workers of America.
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