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
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.