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Lee Pearson oral history interview, December 7, 2011
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Identifier: PearsonL_L2012-11
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Traci Drummond. Pearson provides his family background and his early work experience with the San Diego Padres and other odd jobs, leading to his involvement with the IAMAW with his employment at Solar Turbine. Pearson describes the political environment of the 1960s in his area, which was largely skeptical of union activity. Pearson recalls a 1975 strike at Solar Turbine that lasted 182 days. According to Pearson, the workers went to strike primarily over the company's...
Dates:
December 7, 2011