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 | | A strike, although unsuccessful, against the non-union contractor, Bentley and Sons Company, in 1905 helped establish the new, aggressive union in Toledo and the arrival, in 1908, of William R. "Big Bill" Walters from Michigan helped stabilize the union and provide long term leadership for Local 55. |
 | | The local moved to its own office building, day hall, and training center in 1976, after purchasing the research and development building of the Haughton Elevator Company at 1080 Atlantic Avenue, in 1974. |
 | | On the eve of a new contract, iron worker hourly wage rates reached $24.15 in 2002. |
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