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1980s
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Footage of Patco Strike in Leesburg, Virginia. Shot of Patco strikers circling grass near highway with officers watching, car honking and strikers waving their arms in response. Shot of young man in blue shirt taking photos by a sign outside. Camera pulls back to reveal large field circled by a fence. CU on sign which says, “Federal Aviation Administration/ Air Route Traffic Control Center.” Another shot of strikers near highway, close ups on their signs. Striker being interviewed. Asked if he has any idea how many people are striking. Striker gives statistics, says 82.5% from across the country are striking.