P. Jansen notified the Governor of the formation of the Curaçaosche Petroleum Maatschappij, effective 1 January 1917. The refinery economy would create jobs, but its growth also depended on migrant labor and uneven access to housing and opportunity.
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Why did the 6 May 1969 strike happen?
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The National Archives details the expired agreement and failed negotiations.