W.J. Usery, Jr. oral history collection [sound recording] 1987, Aug. 26 [Tape 16].

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W.J. Usery, Jr. oral history collection [sound recording] 1987, Aug. 26 [Tape 16].

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A number of notable labor union leaders are noted in Usery's recollections, including Jesse McGlon, Al Hayes, Roy Brown, Rod Smith, George Meany, Johnny Carlson and Paul Chipman. An altercation between President Richard M. Nixon and Red Smith is mentioned and Usery cites Carlson and Chipman as particular influences. Union officials, their job descriptions, and the union as a movement are other topics Usery discusses. Usery's work in Florida is detailed, including his experiences with the Florida East Cost Railroad strike. He recounts the missile gap and space race, plus union involvement in both, specifically the forming of committees and later, disbandment of the Missile Site Committee and the formation of the Cape Kennedy Labor Management Council. Usery's role in the broader context of all U.S. missile sites is mentioned. J.B. Pate and a meeting with the Macon [Ga.] Federation of Labor and Usery's interaction with the labor movement in Florida are detailed. Negotiation tactics are explored. Usery's own tactics as well as those of George Shultz are noted along with descriptions of the institution of collective bargaining and the concept of labor vs. managament. Jim Hodgson is mentioned also.

1 sound cassette.Transcript (36 p.)

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