W.J. Usery, Jr. oral history collection [sound recording] 1987, Aug. 27 [Tape 18].

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W.J. Usery, Jr. oral history collection [sound recording] 1987, Aug. 27 [Tape 18].

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Usery comments on the Eisenhower administration's influence on politics at Cape Canaveral. His evolution of position as Grand Lodge Representative, which led directly to his political activity and government service, including his work on Hubert H. Humphrey's 1968 presidental campaign and involvement with the Democratic Party, is discussed. Labor philosophy is described, as are the system of upward mobility in the union, various job offers and opportunities Usery received during his tenure as a union mediator, and Usery's thoughts of running for political office. Settling deals outside of the union, balancing offers from management with duties as a union official, and Usery's description of "making the settlement" round out this part of the tape. The events leading up to Usery's becoming Assistant Secretary of Labor are detailed, with Usery recalling Jack Garvin and the appointment of George Schultz as Nixon's Secretary of Labor. Usery's acceptance of the Assistant Secretary of Labor position, the White House perception of him, and Usery's appointing of his staff are outlined. Work with federal unions at the Cape, specifically sugar mills and West Indies workers, is noted. Usery describes the staff in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Labor, the Department of Labor building itself and his responsibilites as Assistant Secretary of Labor.

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