M., Joseph, November 16, 1973, tape 4, side 1

November 16, 1973

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Title
M., Joseph, November 16, 1973, tape 4, side 1
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
November 16, 1973
Identifier
31735073054359-07
Source Identifier
31735073054359
Description
Joseph M. talks about conditions in Homestead, particularly discussing the rough times, union involvement, and the impact on Black workers in the steel industry, particularly the challenges faced by workers in joining unions, the consequences of strikes and how Black men were used, and the changes in Homestead over time. He mentions that Homestead was a rough place, especially during the First World War and the Great Depression. The union had both positive and negative impacts, with some workers benefiting from the union's efforts to secure better pay and conditions. He also criticizes the union for causing inflation in salaries and prices.
Extent
30:42 minutes
Type
sound recording-nonmusical
Genre
oral histories (literary genre)
Source
Southern Blacks' Migration to Pittsburgh Oral History Project, 1973-1977
Language
eng
Collection
Southern Blacks' Migration to Pittsburgh Oral History Project
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
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