CGTR Safety Strikes of 1976
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| Date | July 30 – September 4, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 36 days |
| Also known as | 1976 CGTR Safety Walkouts Montana Rail Safety Strikes of 1976 |
| Type | General strike |
| Cause | Montana Derailment Crisis |
| Motive | Encourage the CGTR to address safety concerns |
| Target | Central Gateway Turtle Railroad |
| Organised by | CGTR's Workers Union |
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.