Chrysler strike story from Mary Heaton Vorse details Local 490
Mary Heaton Vorse reports from Detroit on the Chrysler strike network spanning 21 locals in seven states with 89,000 workers on strike. She finds Local 490 led by Betty Jaskierney alive with activity, equality push, counseling, and welfare efforts amid fear from dynamite threats.
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Union Hall to Sheraton Hotel Spur Chrysler Talks
Modern Rainmaker dynamiting was here in this union hall together with the tragedy that almost took the lives of two Reuthers. From there I went to the Hotel Sheraton, where in the solarium the union negotiations were going on. The pension dispute has been side-tracked temporarily while the union presents new contract demands. If Local 490 is typical of Chrysler locals nationwide, the outlook for the new contract is hopeful.
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PAC funds moved to George Miller for action
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