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p. 41-45, Racial Problems
p. 83-88, Negro Representation on the International Executive Board

Using fictitious names, describes an actual episode, the closing of an automobile paint factory on Detroit's westside in 1967. Presents case histories of several involved blacks, included a UAW international representative.

The Council, chaired by Henry Nickleberry, UAW Sub-Regional Office 1D, was responsible for hiring of the first blacks in Saginaw area retail establishments. Articles were examined in UAW office.

Summarizes UAW activities aimed at equal opportunity.
An excerpt from Equal Opportunity Is Good Labor Practice

Includes examples and statistics on discrimination from Michigan Unemployment Compensation Commission files; narrates UAW efforts to achieve equality.

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

Inside statement gives chronology of successful attempt, initiated by UAW, to eliminate descrimination in bowling.

Includes some material on UAW, Ford Motor Company, Sojourner Truth and the 1943 Riots, police-community relations

Urges positive post-Riot program, including implementation of "Eight Point Program of 'Immediate and Effective Community Action' Proposed by R.J. Thomas, President UAW-CIO." Includes program text.

Announces upcoming demonstration at UAW Special Convention, November 8 and 9, 1969.