They provoked the strike on purpose by giving the workers an unacceptable contract. The aim was to wreck the union (they succeeded). They prepared in secret for

They provoked the strike on purpose by giving the workers an unacceptable contract. The aim was to wreck the union (they succeeded). They prepared in secret for two years for this. Here's an account: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wash-post-busted-pressmens-union-in-1975-strike-why_b_599eed71e4b0cb7715bfd3b2 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wash-post-busted-pressmens-un...