Shoe Workers Union Drives Global Label Campaign
The United Shoe Workers of America CIO urges use of its union label on all shoes made by its members to boost recognition. Locals are asked to negotiate labeling with contracting firms and customers to pressure retailers, as the union grows from its 1937 origin and 1940s campaigns.
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United Shoe Workers of America
CIO
USWA
Shoe Workers Protective Union
Haverhill
Massachusetts
United Shoe and Leather Workers Union
New York City
International Shoe Company
Brown Shoe Company
Midwest
Milady
Livingston Nominated to Head AFL and CIO Organizing Drive
John W. Livingston UAW-CIO vice president and GM division chief was named organizational director of the AFL and CIO. CIO President Walter P. Reuther announced the unanimous choice, with Meany’s unity subcommittee approving. Livingston plans an immediate start on organizing a broad union drive and will oversee 22 regional directors.
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John W. Livingston
Uaw-Cio International
General Motors
AFL
CIO
United Labor Federation
Detroit
Walter P. Reuther
Reuther
Livingston
Unity
George Meany
Uaw-Cio
Need
UAW
USWA
Russell Taylor
James Mitchell
International Executive Board
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