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. Saturday, March 9 - At Mayor's suggestion, National Guard begins holding riot drills. Monday, March 11 - Students skip high school to participate in march, led by black ministers. Two students arrested.