Audiovisual materials from UAW archival collections. Items highlight public addresses by Walter Reuther, as well as UAW and other labor events during his time as UAW President.
A US Army Safety Program explaining the different needs of the new predominantly female factory (Defense) workforce. Safety, health, diet, clothes, and absenteeism
Three newsmen question Walter Reuther on contract issues, the Teamsters Jimmy Hoffa, and the new President John Kennedy. Contract issues involve the desire for a salary instead of an hourly wage with a sliding 30 hour work week and retraining for automation. Some notable quotes by Reuther regarding the AFL-CIO merger, Jimmy Hoffa, and COPE are included among others." 16mm
16mm, Walter Reuther and Bill Oliver, UAW fair employment commissioner, testifying in front of Judge John Hannah at the 1960 Civil Rights Hearings in Detroit, MI.
1. Labor Parade in Detroit
2. Crowd shot in Detroit
3. R.J. thomas speaking, with Addes and Reuther in background (at a convention?)
5. Men passing out" Ford Facts" papers
6. Workers sleeping on street cars.
7. Soup lines.
8. Impoverished areas in Detroit. downtown buildings in background
9. Trailer camp.
16mm
Speeches outdoors at podium (w/ WDET microphone)
Secretary Treasurer, Emil Mazey speaks. Walter Reuther Introduces: John Livingston (UAW VP), Michigan Governor G. Mennen Williams, Detroit Mayor Moriani, Senator Blair Moody 16mm
