The Ministerial Association arranges a meeting between the Mayor and union leaders moderated by a Memphis rabbi. Meeting adjourns without action. Friday, Feb. 23 - The Council refuses to recognize the union. Police attack strikers during a march on Main Street, using mace. Saturday, Feb. 24 - Black leaders and ministers form citywide organization to support the strike and the boycott.
City obtains court injunction to keep union from staging demonstrations or picketing.
Sunday, Feb. 25 - Ministers call on their congregations to boycott and march. Monday, Feb. 26 - Daily marches begin, amid rumors that a compromise has been received by the Mayor. Tuesday, Feb. 27 - The Mayor backs down on the compromise. Hundreds demonstrate at city hall. Courts cite 23 union members for contempt of court.