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Biography of U.S. labor leader John L. Lewis.

Labor union organizers stumping at outdoor labor rallies. Panning TLS large crowd at labor rally in mining town - note all the Gatsby newsboy caps.

Sign over marquee: "Mass Meeting, Hear John L. Lewis, President of Congress of Industrial Organizations, Bishop Sheil, Alderman W.A. Rowan, Van A. Bittner, Coliseum, Sunday July 16th at 8pm." Panning high angle LS large crowd seating at indoor rally - note both Caucasian and African American workers are represented.

CIO President John L Lewis speaking "The workers of this country want representation. They want organization. They want participation. They want protection. They want employment. And they're going to have those things through the leadership and the instrumentality of this new labor movement "