John H. Eyer papers 1951-1970

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John H. Eyer papers 1951-1970

Trade union official

19.21 cubic feet; 20 boxes

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6364378

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Sherman, John, 1917-

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Epithet: Upholsterer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x00033c ...

Brooks, George W., 1863-

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Burke, John P.

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Eyer, John H., -1986

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John Eyer was an organizer, international representative and training specialist based in Portland, Oregon, for the International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite & Paper Mill workers, circa 1951-1964. As a training representative, beginning in 1956, he became a confidant of Research and Education head, George W. Brooks, who figured in the internal campaign for reform, and whose forced resignation precipitated the formation of the Rank and File Movement for Democratic Action (RFMDA...

Wells, Burton D.

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Hannigan, Francis

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Rank and File Movement for Democratic Action

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Perrin, William

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Swanson, John R.

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Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers

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West Coast rank-and-file members of the International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers (AFL-CIO) became dissatisfied with the conduct of wage negotiations by international vice-presidents and those of another international union, the United Papermakers and Paperworkers, with whom a Uniform Labor Agreement had been negotiated. In addition to this dissatisfaction, there was also a feeling that the internationals failed to adequately understand and address local issues. In respo...

City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.)

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