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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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