Ådalen shootings
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The Ådalen shootings was a series of events in and around the sawmill district of Ådalen, Kramfors Municipality, Ångermanland, Sweden, in May 1931. During a protest on 14 May, five people were killed
Image of the demonstration in Ådalen prior to the shootings.
Demonstration in Stockholm in the aftermath of the Ådalen shootings, 1931. Sign reads "Down with the murderous government!"
Monument to the victims by Lenny Clarhäll
The grave of the four workers buried at the Gudmundrå church in Kramfors
Anti-union violence
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Anti-union violence is physical force intended to harm union officials, union organizers, union members, union sympathizers, or their families. It is most commonly used either during union organizing
Ådalen shootings
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