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U.A.W. Conference Backs Fair Employment Prac tices Fight
At Ottawa Illinois the weekend conference of 30 local United Auto Workers unions outlined plans to promote fair employment practices. Pat Greathouse urged action to curb segregation while Negro leaders stressed democracy in opportunity. Four panels discussed combating discrimination across government, community, plants, and unions. Summaries will go to the national fair practices department for consideration. The gathering did not pledge stance on Truman era FEPC legislation.
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Ottawa
Jume 5
United Auto Workers
Illinois
Iowa
Pat Greathouse
U.A.W
Region Four
United States
America
Truman Administration
F.E.P.C