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Courtesy Library of Congress

Harry Maurer discusses his book "Not Working: An Oral History of the Unemployed"

BROADCAST: May. 1, 1980 | DURATION: 00:49:32

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 1, 1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 49.24 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Copy-T2624.04.

Duration
49 minutes, 32 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Working, Labor, Economy

Tags

Maurer, Harry. Not working. Maurer, Harry--Interviews Unemployed--United States.--Interviews Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Maurer, Harry,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Employment Unemployment Joblessness Unemployment--Psychological aspects Oral history Blue collar workers Cultural identity Age discrimination Age discrimination in employment Age discrimination in employment--Law and legislation Workplace discrimation Discouraged workers Discrimination in the workplace LGBTQ rights Homophobia Labor unions

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