| Railroad Problem | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1722 |
| Catalog #: | 429614 | |
| Clip Number: | 429614-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 037-029-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:26:53 - 00:27:56 | |
| Location: | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Year Shot: | 1964 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LABOR UNIONS: Strikes LABOR UNIONS: Transportation LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago TRANSPORTATION/RAIL: Misc | |
| Description: | A surprise strike against the Illinois Central Railroad brings to a climax the management labor controversy that has been simmering for nearly five years. The railroad put new work rules into effect and the Unions threatened a strike. President Johnson's persuasive powers halted the strike for at least 15 days, having called both sides of the dispute to the White House for a meeting. Chicago, Illinois The railroad yards in Chicago. MS - Camera panning empty train station terminals. MS - A few people sitting in the almost empty terminals. MS - Railroad workers picketing in Downtown Chicago "the Loop" MS - Railroad tracks at the depot not in use. | |
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