Survival is the Issue in the Metro Library Strike: A Message to the Public This pamphlet was distributed by striking workers at the Metro Toronto Library during its 1984 strike, the majority of whom were women. The message to the public highlights that this is a strike for survival as Management tries to take away existing rights and protections. Metadata Title: Survival is the Issue in the Metro Library Strike: A Message to the Public Date: 1984 Region: Ontario City/Town: Toronto