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. Thursday, Feb. 29 - Mayor Loeb sends each striker a letter inviting him back to work without union recognition. Two strike leaders arrested for jaywalking. Union files suit in federal court. Friday, March 1 - Mayor meets with black ministers.