20 items

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  Date: -

  "Focus on a Union" program

  UAW VP, Leonard Woodcock answers questions about the economic consequences of Unionism. Russell Smith (UofM and WSU), co-director of the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations is the host
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  Date: 1961

  1961 GM Strike Announced by Walter Reuther

  Walter Reuther and Leonard Woodcock announce the 1961 GM strike.
• 
  Date: 1961

  At the Source

  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
• 
  Date: 1955

  Good For Everybody

  A report on the UAW-CIO Guaranteed Employment Plan. A re-cap of the 15th UAW-CIO Cleveland Convention in 1955 narrated by Brendan Sexton. Sets the next collective bargaining goal as a guaranteed employment plan. Includes footage of : labor rallies, parades, members’ families, employment lines, and some production footage. 16mm width
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  Date: 1953

  International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) presents "Union Goes to School"

  History of the ICFTU. Shows Walter Reuther speaking at the first conference in London in 1949.
• 
  Date: 1953

  International Solidarity: What the UAW Does to Build It

  Victor Reuther explains what the UAW does internationally
• 
  Date: 1950

  Labor Day Parade, Detroit 1950, Color film

  Excellent quality footage documenting Local 600’s gigantic marching membership in the 1950 Detroit Labor Day Parade. 16mm
• 
  Date: 1956

  REUTHER, WALTER Labor’s Witness

  Appearing before the Gore Committee, Walter Reuther and Emil Mazey outline the political education program of the auto worker’s union. 16mm
• 
  Date: 1954

  Reuther Labor Day Statement

  Reuther gives a strong pro defense statement, anti-communist: speaks of Communist aggression; speaks of moral criteria for judging society. 16mm
• 
  Date: 1954

  Reuther News Conference

  Reuther talks about inflation. Also shots of Solidarity House and grounds. 16mm
• 
  Date: 1954

  Reuther clip on automotive production and layoffs

  Walter Reuther talks about automotive production and possible massive automotive worker layoffs in 1955.
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  Date: 1954

  Reuther in Japan, No sound

  Arrival of Walter and Victor Reuther. Visiting the grave of Mr. Bunji Suzuki. Meeting with leaders of Socialist Party. Meeting with Labor Minister. Press conference. Departure. 16mm
• 
  Date: 1954

  Reuther questioned on possible strike and profit sharing

  Walter P Reuther being interviewed at Walker House in Pennsylvania. Questions about strike and profit sharing.
• 
  Date: 1959

  Reuther speaks about the Federal Budget

  Walter Reuther speaking at thre AFL-CIO Unemployment Conference about President Eisenhower and the Federal budget
• 
  Date: 1954

  Solidarity Dedication

  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
• 
  Date: 1954

  UAW 1961 Contract Demands, Pt. 2

  Walter Reuther continues demands listed in Pt. I, concludes with a strike threat followed by a question and answer period. Leonard Woodcock is sitting next to Reuther.
• 
  Date: 1939

  UAW Cleveland Convention, No sound

  Newsreel recapping the historic Cleveland Convention of the UAW in 1939. Day By Day recap of the week long convention. 16mm
• 
  Date: 1939

  UAW Convention Footage, No sound

  Convention delegates walking on stage, musicians playing, Walter Reuther, May Reuther, Emil Mazey shaking hands
• 
  Date: 1959

  UAW Officers in Berlin, No Sound

  Five sequences including: 1) banquet and speakers, 2) UAW officers, including Walter and Victor Reuther at the Berlin Wall, 3) scenes of Berlin, 4) officers receiving toy stuffed bears, 5) placing wreaths at riverfront memorial. 16mm width
• 
  Date: 1959

  UAW Social Justice Award

  Emil Mazey speaks, Reuther introduces Award recipients: Mary Heaton Vorse & Upton Sinclair; Upton Sinclair speaks