George Meany speech on charges against the president of Bakery and Confectionery Workers' Union, 1957

This recording contains a speech given by George Meany at a convention. In his speech Meany describes his role, responsibility, and reasoning for bringing forth previously ignored charges against the International President and Vice President of the Bakery and Confectionery Workers' International Union after being approached by John Sims about the matter. This recording is part one of two.

In this recording, George Meany continues his speech at a convention. In his speech he suggests the subsequent punishment of John Sims and several other members after the filing of charges was retaliatory, pointing to the exoneration of the accused officials as evidence in the matter. He details why he believes the division of the union was catalyzed by corruption and states his opinion about what will happen to the union if the International President remains in power. This recording is part two of two.