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10 biggest strikes in U.S. history

Published On: Sep 17 2012 11:21:36 AM EDT   Updated On: Apr 04 2013 01:45:02 PM EDT

Hundreds of fast-food restaurant workers in New York City are walking off the job today in what organizers say would be their largest rally yet for better pay. Take a look back at the 10 biggest strikes in U.S. history.

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Employees from familiar chains such as McDonald's Corp, Wendy's and Yum Inc's KFC are seeking to roughly double their hourly pay to $15. They also say they want the right to form a union without intimidation or retaliation.

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