Convair Strike

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20061774

Description

Union members are picketing outside the Convair production plant in Fort Worth, Texas, after an unauthorized walkout shut down the factory. Members of the American Federation of Labor Machinists local lodge are crowding around an automobile, attempting to "crash" the picket line at the main gate. They were attempting to persuade all workers to turn back, but let those who wished to enter pass. State Highway patrolmen and Texas Rangers are helping to keep the traffic moving.

Archival Date

1945-10-03

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1838

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Convair; Convair Strike; Picket Lines; State Highway Patrol; Texas Rangers; Strikes; Labor unions