He also says he will study the possibility of a state-wide boycott against the bank. NOW, Sagaris and the League of Women Voters. The NLRB begins hearings on the charges of unfair labor practices at Citizens National Bank. The women strikers accept the money as a loan. Citizens National Bank sends letters to other banks soliciting financial contributions to help defray their legal expenses.
Women continue to strike for wages and working conditions.
The Willmar Eight send a written request to CNB bank president Leo Pirsch asking to unconditionally return to their jobs. Mr. Pirsch states that their positions are no longer available and that the women's names will be listed on a recall list. She continues to picket with remaining strikers during her lunch hour. Citizens National bank is sold to ten investors from Minnesota and Nebraska. Leo Pirsch is ousted as CNB bank president.