November 22, 1882

  • William Steinway’s diary: “Clear day. Strike officially declared ended by Pianomakers Union in the Volkszeitung, who have a woeful article on the matter. […] John Hein, the striker from Astoria calls, I tell him he remains discharged, also Begiebing.”
  • William Steinway has paid the police over $2,000 for their help during the strike.  The nine-week strike has cost Steinway & Sons $60,000, and the company now has to increase wages to attract men back to work (consequently, the prices also have to be increased).