#OnThisDay in 1968, Memphis' City Council and the sanitation workers agreed to a deal to resolve the strike. Gains from the sanitation strike included wage increases, improved benefits and an agreement to end job discrimination. They were denied a pension, however, in the agreement. The men risked ALOT while fighting for better wages—reminding us that learning from the past is essential to building a more just and equitable future. Plan your visit to learn more about the Memphis Sanitation Strike and the courageous men who demanded change at the #LinkInBio #StrongerTogether #CommunityOverChaos #LinkInBio