• 5 - More Guts Than Gainers

  • Jun 29 2022
  • Length: 43 mins
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5 - More Guts Than Gainers

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  • Tune into the fifth episode of A Little Bit Ritchie, to learn about the history of Gainers Meatpacking Plant, guts and all! The site of the 96th street condos, which overlook Mill Creek Ravine, was once home to the gigantic Gainers slaughterhouse—a keystone of Ritchie’s economic and social landscape. In this episode, We discuss Gainers success within the greater context of meatpacking and in relation to the Ritchie community. Further, we delve into the infamous 1986 Gainers strike. The story of Gainers is a tale of business, community, and the tensions that can arise when greed obscures ethics.

    To learn more about the topics discussed in this episode and to read a transcript of this episode, visit our show notes https://www.ritchie-league.com/a-little-bit-ritchie-blog/episode-05   Our theme music is Twin Ponds by Hemlock  https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/twin-ponds License code: EILTV5BS5BQL2QHR
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