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"A union man tells the story of a 'hate strike' and the lessons learned therefrom."

Editor of Michigan Chronicle and President of Michigan Civil Rights Federation join President of Michigan Division, National Negro Congress, in pointing out to Ford Motor Company the racial implications of their action in the Ford Strike.

Traces of power growing for black workers in auto industry and in unions.

Contrasts TULC and League of Revolutionary Black Workers. Discusses latter's history and program.

Makes occasional references to the auto industry, Detroit, Ford and the UAW.

Charges are made by black members of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 26.

Intimates loyalty investigation of President of Garbage Workers Local 285 is punishment for his union activities

Ratings, based on condition of civil rights, labor unions, treatment of Negroes by police, etc. range from "very good" for Pontiac, to "poor" for Detroit, and "bad" for Grand Rapids.

Contains occasional reference to Negroes' role in the development of CIO and its affiliates, particularly the UAW.

Lists reasons for formation of Negro American Labor Council, and pressures within UAW for Negro membership on UAW Executive Board.