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.
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
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
