CGTR Safety Strikes of 1976

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CGTR Safety Strikes of 1976
DateJuly 30 – September 4, 1976 (1976-07-30 – 1976-09-04)
Duration36 days
Also known as1976 CGTR Safety Walkouts
Montana Rail Safety Strikes of 1976
TypeGeneral strike
CauseMontana Derailment Crisis
MotiveEncourage the CGTR to address safety concerns

The CGTR Safety Strikes of 1976 were a series of strikes on the Central Gateway Turtle Railroad following the 1976 Montana Derailment Crisis on July 24th, 1976, to convince the railroad to fix safety issues causing unsafe travel.