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Management at Eaton-Cobham Mission Systems had begun hiring replacement workers after the union rejected two contracts.

The strike by Eaton workers no doubt is seen by the American government as an impediment to the military supply production needed to ramp up the war drive.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (PAI)—The wave of worker activism the AFL-CIO nicknamed “Striketober,” then “Strikesgiving,” is continuing well past the holidays and into late February, as some 365 Machinists members at Eaton’s factory in Davenport, Iowa, were forced to walk at midnight February 18.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (PAI)—The wave of worker activism the AFL-CIO nicknamed “Striketober,” then “Strikesgiving,” is continuing well past the holidays and into late February, as some 365 Machinists members at Eaton’s factory in Davenport, Iowa, were forced to walk at midnight February 18.

Quad Cities members of the machinists local 388 and 1191 went on strike on Thursday, February 17 at midnight. The community has joined them on the lines.

A leader with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers says Eaton Corp. wont return to the table until at least March 1.

A leader with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers says Eaton Corp. wont return to the table until at least March 1.

A leader with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers says Eaton Corp. wont return to the table until at least March 1.

Union leaders for workers at a Davenport defense contractor supplier say a labor strike that began last week will continue for at least another week. A representative of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District Lodge 6 tells the Des Moines Register that Eaton Corp. signaled company representatives won't return to the bargaining table until March 1. The strike at the Eaton-Cobham Mission Systems factory in Davenport began Friday. It ensued after 98% of union mem...