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Claude Ramsey's address, 1970

 Item
Identifier: L1986-26_AV0080

Scope and Contents

In this recording, Claude Ramsey, President of the Mississippi AFL-CIO, discussed the growth of the labor union's membership and its impact on Mississippi's economy. He highlighted the importance of union security clauses in contracts, job security, and protecting workers from unjust dismissals. Ramsey emphasized the need to attract high-quality industries that pay above minimum wage and addressed the influence of technological changes and biases in shaping economic perspectives.

Dates

  • Creation: 1970

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use. Some sound recordings can only be accessed in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room.

Extent

From the Collection: 48 Linear Feet (in 248 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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