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. Windows at his home are broken and he blames the strikers.
Federal judge rejects union's suit.
Monday, March 4 - State Sen. Frank White proposes bill to create state mediation board to resolve impasse. Mayor opposes it. Strikers stage a mock funeral at city hall, lamenting the death of freedom in Memphis. Thursday, March 7 - City Council votes against dues checkoff proposal. Friday, March 8 - Trash fires in South Memphis are blamed on strike supporters.