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Stalburg Steel was a major employer and economic power, being the largest source of tax income in [[Stalburg]]. | Stalburg Steel was a major employer and economic power, being the largest source of tax income in [[Stalburg]]. | ||
In 1981, the [[S.N.W|S.N.W project]] sought to bankrupt '''Stalburg Steel | In 1981, the [[S.N.W|S.N.W project]] sought to bankrupt '''Stalburg Steel''' in order to incite unrest in Stalburg's population and enforce martial law and military mandate over civilian legislative bodies, as well as bury sensitive information about S.N.W Rosenthal acquired through his 'criminal connections'. S.N.W managed to influence [[Jeff Walter]] to buyout '''Stalburg Steel''' through his company, and made a deal that was accepted by [[Mikhail Rosenthal |Rosenthal]] and transferred ownership of the company to [[Walter Corporation |Walter Co]]. | ||
At some point after the buyout, the working conditions in '''Stalburg Steel''' drastically worsened. Wages became lower and work became more hazardous. One of the workers had an accident and fell into a ladle, and was immediately fried. The miserable conditions prompted the Union of Metal Workers to strike on October 10th, 1981. The strike lasted for 3 days and was unsuccessful. [[S.N.W.]] utilized the opportunity to declare bankruptcy and shut down Stalburg Steel. | At some point after the buyout, the working conditions in '''Stalburg Steel''' drastically worsened. Wages became lower and work became more hazardous. One of the workers had an accident and fell into a ladle, and was immediately fried. The miserable conditions prompted the Union of Metal Workers to strike on October 10th, 1981. The strike lasted for 3 days and was unsuccessful. [[S.N.W.]] utilized the opportunity to declare bankruptcy and shut down Stalburg Steel. | ||