Francis Palmer Papers

Posted December 18th, 2008 by drice
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Accession Number: 
LP000861
Extent: 
.25 linear feet (1 MB)

Francis "Jack" Palmer worked for General Motors, Flint, MI where he became a member of the United Auto Workers. He was active in the local union, eventually serving as president. His papers relate primarily to his efforts to promote the escalator clause in labor negotiations, foster the founding of an independent labor political party, and repeal of the "no-strike" pledge of the union during WWII.

Date: 
1933-1967, bulk 1944-1947
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