- Collection:
- W.J. Usery, Jr., Papers
- Title:
- W. J. Usery, Jr., oral history interview, 1987-08-26 (Tape 16)
- Creator:
- Usery, W. J., Jr., 1923-
- Contributor to Resource:
- Hough, Leslie S.
Southern Labor Archives - Publisher:
- W. J. Usery, Jr. Papers, Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library
- Date of Original:
- 1987-08-26
- Subject:
- Labor movement--Political activity
Labor leaders
Strikes and lockouts--Railroads
Space race
Collective bargaining
Usery, W. J., Jr., 1923-
Hayes, Albert J. (Albert John), 1900-1981
Meany, George, 1894-1980
Georgia Federation of Labor - People:
- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
- Location:
- United States, Florida, Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, 28.40584, -80.60477
- Medium:
- oral histories (literary works)
- Type:
- Text
Sound - Description:
- A number of notable labor union leaders are noted in Usery's recollections, including Jesse McGlon, Al Hayes, Roy Brown, Red 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 Coast Railroad strike. He recounts the missile gap and space race as well as union involvement in both, specifically the forming of committees, the 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 US missile sites is mentioned. J.B. Pate and a meeting with the Macon [Georgia] 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. management. Jim Hodgson is also mentioned.
http://research.library.gsu.edu/c.php?g=115649&p=752736 - Local Identifier:
- L1985-12_AV0106
- Metadata URL:
- http://digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/usery/id/713
- Language:
- eng
- Rights Holder:
- This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: W. J. Usery, Jr., in an interview conducted by Les Hough, August 26-27, 1987, Washington, D.C. L1985-12_AV0106, Southern Labor Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library.
- Extent:
- 01:31:45
- Holding Institution:
- Georgia State University. Special Collections
- Rights:
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