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1957–1963

1957–1963: The Duvalier government tolerated the operation of organized labor unions until a series of strikes led to their total suppression.

1957–1963: The Duvalier government tolerated the operation of organized labor unions until a series of strikes led to their total suppression. By the end of this period, only unions that were explicit supporters of the regime, like the chauffeur-guides, were permitted to function.

Source  ·  p. 218 Nicholls, From Dessalines to Duvalier, 218