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William Serrin discusses his book “The Company and the Union”

BROADCAST: Apr. 26, 1973 | DURATION: 00:55:55

Synopsis

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.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 26, 1973

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.40 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 55 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Working, Labor, Economy

People

Workers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Serrin, William--Interviews Serrin, William. Company and the union. General Motors Corporation International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Labor unions--Organizing. Automobile industry workers-20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. United Auto Workers Detroit Free Press The Company and the Union--book Flint sit-down strike Reuther, Walter, 1907-1970 Lordstown Strike George Crockett William C. Durant Alfred Sloan

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