- Collection:
- W.J. Usery, Jr., Papers
- Title:
- W. J. Usery, Jr., oral history interview, 1987-08-27 (Tape 18)
- 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:
- 1987-08-27
- Subject:
- Political participation
Labor--Philosophy
Collective labor agreements
Labor unions
Usery, W. J., Jr., 1923-
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
Shultz, George Pratt, 1920- - People:
- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
- Location:
- United States, District of Columbia, Washington, 38.89511, -77.03637
United States, Florida, Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, 28.40584, -80.60477 - Medium:
- oral histories (literary works)
- Type:
- Text
Sound - Description:
- Tape 18 continues with Usery's 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 presidential 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 his 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 Shultz as Nixon's Secretary of Labor. Usery's acceptance of the Assistant Secretary of Labor position, the White House's 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 Assistant Secretary of Labor, the Department of Labor building itself, and his responsibilities as Assistant Secretary of Labor.
http://research.library.gsu.edu/c.php?g=115649&p=752736 - Local Identifier:
- L1985-12_AV0108
- Metadata URL:
- http://digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/usery/id/780
- 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_AV0108, Southern Labor Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library.
- Extent:
- 01:31:59
- Holding Institution:
- Georgia State University. Special Collections
- Rights:
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