New York - Some 40,000 unionised construction workers took police by surprise yesterday in a protest that caused injuries to about 20 people and resulted in 38 arrests. The protest blocked streets in Manhattan. The workers were protesting at a $33 million transit contract to a New Jersey company that employs non-union workers.
20 hurt in NY as 40,000 march
New York - Some 40,000 unionised construction workers took police by surprise yesterday in a protest that caused injuries to …
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