This Week in Michigan Real Estate History features a strike by union tradesmen.

On May 28, 1962, the Carpenters Union declared a strike against metro Detroit home builders. This strike, which lasted until June 4, 1962, brought home construction in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties to a halt. The strike ended when the Union and home builders agreed to a 10-cent per hour raise.

[Note: This week’s edition was extended by one day due to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday]