The official story of the Textile Workers Union of America. Working through 800 locals, involving a membership of 450,000, the union carries out an extensive program of work bringing many benefits to its members. Filmed in the mills, on the picket lines, in union halls and in the homes of members, the film not only underlines the benefits of union membership but also stresses the rights and obligations of working people everywhere. Narrated by Joseph Julian.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011338
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Employee participation
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Employee rights
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Meetings
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile industry
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Employee rights
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Labor and laboring classes - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Labor movement
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Trade-unions - Officials and employees
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Trade-unions - United States
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)