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Program of NAACP national conference in Detroit included speech by Homer Martin, UAW, and debate on adoption of resolution endorsing CIO.

Sponsored by "a group of interested UAW members."

Invites attendance at conference to halt further "wildcat strikes organized against the employmeny of Negro workers on war production."

Covers period October 15, 1944 to February 15, 1946. Director Crockett reports on committee publications, disposition of complaints, pressure for state and federal FEP legislation, progress toward securing model "no-discrimination" clauses in…

April 5th issue carries lead article, "Greetings to Negro workers" and states, "This edition has been especially written to explain to the Negro community the program and policy of the UAW - CIO in regards to the present organizational drive." The…

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

Black auto worker, writing under pseudonym, tells his experiences in the auto industry and in the UAW.

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

Mimeographed letter characterizes Council as comprised of "Communist dominated unions" and criticizes its initiative petition drive for a Detroit Fair Employment Practices Ordinance

Letter, signed by Colson Nutt, Executive Secretary, commends action of UAW Locals 3, 22, 51, 190, 227, 269, 742