Technology Yes! Takeaways No!

This button featuring the slogan “Technology Yes! Takeaways No!” was created by the Metro Toronto Library Workers, represented by CUPE Locals 1582, 1806, and 2758, over 90% of whom were women. It was produced during the Metro Toronto Reference Library Strike, which lasted from October 1 to November 26, 1984. The strike protested for the lack of guarantees for women returning from maternity leave to their original jobs, the accessibility of adoption leave for both partners, and paid maternity leave.