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Win Stracke, Bill Adelman, and Bill Neebe discusses the Haymarket Riot and the following trials and hangings which changed the labor movement around the world. The group discusses the American labor movement and police brutality that led to the protest and the eventual accusal of eight men. They also explore the roles George Pullman, Marshall Field, and the police force played and how they used the protest to weed out union leaders they did not like. The group briefly discusses the future of the labor movement.
Studs Terkel speaks with writer William Serrin about the United Auto Workers, various strikes in history, and Serrin’s book “The Company and the Union.” Audio clips of auto workers are played where the interviewees discuss strikes and working conditions. Serrin reads an excerpt from his book. The song “Gonna Roll the Union On” is played.
Discussing the book "Homestead: The Glory and Tragedy of an American Steel Town" (published by Times Books) with the author, journalist William Serrin.
While on a trip to England, Terkel interviews housewife Ann Davis. This is an interview done in two parts.
While in England, Terkel attended a Rugby match in Wales. While at the match, he interviewed four people: two Welshman, an Englishman, and housewife. One of the people he interviewed is named David Thomson.
Interviewing Tony Kujala and Billy Crowe.
The book, "Which Side Are You On?: Trying to be for Labor When it's Flat on its Back," is Tom Geoghegan's story of working with the labor unions in the 1960's and the 1970's. Goeghegan said the current standard of living is flat or falling which wasn't the case when organized labor unions were present in the 50's and 60's. We're all in trouble, all of us, if labor declines, explained Goeghegan.
Dorothy Andrers, Berlene Bernette, and Fay Williams talk about the rapid and repetitive work they do inspecting Hanes tee shirts. Without a union to protect them, the women said they are treated like animals. They all suffer from tendonitis but the company refuses to acknowledge that their suffering is from work on the job.
Interviewing with the very "Upper U" girl at the establishment (Part 1) while Studs was in England.
Discussing Sierra Leone, the Peace Corps, and interviewing the Collier Family, Dr. Kawalak, and Augustine Stevens. They also discuss the languages, culture, religion, and history of Sierra Leone. Includes clips of African music (from Sierra Leone).
Reading "Report from an English Village" and interviewing the author Ronald Blythe while Studs was in London.
Presenting music live with labor singer-songwriter Joe Glazer.
Presenting "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression" The Farmer is the Man: Chapter 8. Harry Terrell remembers the Farm Holiday Movement. Oscar Heline explains deficit financing and farmer's actions in response to farm foreclosures. Frank and Rome Hentges recall the threatening of a judge in Le Mars, IA by farmers protesting foreclosures. Orin Kelley was mistakenly arrested in connection with the judge assault and discusses his time in jail. Emil Loriks gives his perspective of the Farmer's Holiday Association. Ruth Loriks talks about grasshopper swarms.