During World War II, most American unions honored a labor peace. As the war drew to a close, the CSU and IATSE headed for final confrontation. Now headed by Sorrell, the CSU smashed itself to bits in several citywide strikes.
On October 5, 1945, 3,000 film workers fought the Burbank police in front of the studio. Although the Guild did not strike, animators picketed and gave assistance.
Strikers
attack a studio policeman's car trying to break through the picket line.
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