Chevrolet Works’ Strike (1946)

Unissued / unused material. General Motors Strike is settled by Federal mediator, United States of America (USA). Various shots picket line outside the Chevrolet car factory - strikers walk up and down carrying placards. Interior shots of Chevrolet works shows half completed car chassis on assembly line and factory at standstill. Various shots negotiation table with Federal mediator John Dewey at head. The meeting includes Walter Reuther (strike organiser) and R.J. Thomas (President of UAW - United Automobile Workers trade union) Various shots of men returning to work on the car assembly line Date given on records is 04/10/1946. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items