1933 Yakima Valley strike

The 1933 Yakima Valley strike (also known as the Congdon Orchards Battle) took place on 24 August 1933 in the Yakima Valley, Washington, United States. It is notable as the most serious and highly publicized agricultural labor disturbance in Washington history and as a brief revitalization of the Industrial Workers of the World in the region.

1933 Yakima Valley strike
Date24 August 1933
Location
Yakima Valley, Washington, United States
GoalsEnd of child labor, the eight-hour day, wage increases
MethodsStrike, picketing
Resulted inDefeat of strike, public assemblies banned, transient workers expelled
Parties
Yakima County Sheriff's Department, Washington State Patrol, Washington National Guard, vigilantes
Number
100+ picketers
22 Yakima County Sheriff's deputies, 250+ vigilantes
Casualties
InjuriesSome picketers
Arrested61 picketers
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