International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Fair Practices and Anti-Discrimination Dept.

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Established in 1946 under the direction of Walter Reuther and William Oliver. Mandated the formation of local union fair practices committees to promote fair employment practices and to eliminate discrimination in the workplace. William Oliver remained director until his retirement in 1980.

From the description of UAW Fair Practices and Anti-Discrimination Dept. records. 1940- 1980. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32321549

Role Title Holding Repository
Place Name Admin Code Country
Detroit (Mich.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Subject
African American labor union members
African Americans
Civil rights demonstrations
Discrimination in employment
Human rights
Mexican Americans
Minority labor union members
Poor People's Campaign
Sex discrimination
Skilled labor
Works councils
World War, 1939-1945
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1940

Active 1980

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