Memphis+sanitation+strike

=Memphis Sanitation Strike=

The Memphis sanitation strike took place in Memphis, Tennesse. It took place on February 11, 1968. The strike was made because of the horrible conditions the garbage men worked through. Sometimes people (African Americans) would ride on the back of garbage trucks due to the extreme heat in the day. Riding in the back was very dangerous during rainy days as well because it made the metal slippery which could cause a slip. Aside from this the workers were exposed to a lot of chemical fumes. This was bad for their health. The workers asked for Martin Luther Kings help in order to gain more attention. Martin Luther King agreed to go to Memphis and he gave a speech "I Have Been to The Mountain Top". The strikers did get what they wanted in the end. But the price for their victory was Martin Luther King Jr.'s death.