William T. Brownson papers 1949-1975

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William T. Brownson papers 1949-1975

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Labor relations specialist for the Lamar Pipe Company and the Michigan Concrete Pipe Association. Materials relating to his dealings with the Teamster's union; also papers concerning his work with an Ann Arbor, Michigan, citizens group formed to oppose proposed building on Stadium Blvd.

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Michigan Concrete Pipe Association.

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International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America

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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters was formed in 1903 from the merger of two teamsters unions to form one large union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. One of the largest and most powerful unions in the country, the Teamsters have been notoriously plagued by corrupt leadership throughout its history. In December 1957, the AFL-CIO ejected the Teamsters from the federation for non-compliance with newly enacted corruption rules. In 1964, Teamsters' president James Hoffa succ...

Arborland (Shopping mall : Ann Arbor, Mich.)

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Brownson, William T.

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William T. Brownson started his career as a labor relations specialist and union negotiator at the Jackson Concrete Pipe Company in Jackson, Michigan (ca. 1949), where he handled contract negotiations on behalf of management. Around 1953, the company was bought out by the American Marietta Company and was renamed the Lamar Pipe and Tile Company. However, Brownson retained his position and continued as the official liaison between the new company and the Teamsters Union. ...