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Photograph caption dated April 28, 1958 reads "High-level leaders of International Association of Machinists and United Auto Workers talk strategy during press conference today at Statler Hotel. Key figures, seated at head table center, are Irving Bluestone, UAW; John Snider, president Lodge 727, IAM, and A. C. McGraw, IAM grand lodge representative. Both unions agreed to terminate contract talks at midnight May 7, paving way for nationwide aircraft strike." See image 00154939 for additional photo in this series.
Statler Hotel (Los Angeles, Calif.) International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America International Association of Machinists.--Lodge 727--Presidents Labor unions--Officials and employees Labor union members Men Aircraft industry--Employees--Labor unions Strikes and lockouts--Aircraft industry Los Angeles (Calif.)
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