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= The Steel Strike = === The steel strike was one of the largest strikes that ever took place. Steelworkers went on strike because they wanted to be treated better. They wanted a higher wage, work less hours, and recognition of their union. The leader of the steel union, Elbert H. Gary, refused to talk to union leaders and was set to divide the workers. due to the fact that many workers were immigrants, the company blamed the strike on them and wanted the Americans to return to their jobs. to keep the mills running the compny hired many african americans and mexicans to replace alll the missing worker. The strike ended in the 1920's but the workers remained unorganized until 1941. ===