1981 PATCO strike

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:labor_union
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:National_Air_Traffic_Controllers_Association
gptkbp:affiliated_with Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO)
gptkbp:aftermath decline of union power in the aviation industry
gptkbp:caused_by demands for better working conditions
gptkbp:consequences lawsuits against PATCO leaders
gptkbp:date August 3, 1981
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations observed by labor movements worldwide
gptkbp:duration approximately 1 month
gptkbp:economic_impact disruption of air travel
gptkbp:followed_by changes in air traffic control policies
gptkbp:government_type declaration of the strike as illegal
hiring of replacement workers
gptkbp:historical_context part of a larger trend of labor unrest in the 1980s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1981 PATCO strike
gptkbp:impact increased tensions between labor unions and the government
gptkbp:key_figures PATCO president Robert Poli
gptkbp:legacy catalyst for changes in labor relations in the U. S.
gptkbp:legislation influenced future labor relations laws
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive national media coverage
gptkbp:outcome mass firing of air traffic controllers
gptkbp:participants over 11,000 controllers
gptkbp:preceded_by PATCO's previous strike in 1970
gptkbp:president gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:public_perception mixed public support
gptkbp:related_event Reagan's executive order 12301
gptkbp:resulted_in restructuring of the air traffic control system
gptkbp:significance first major strike against the federal government in 50 years