Packinghouse Workers Strike Kitchen | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Packinghouse Workers Strike Kitchen

Packinghouse Workers Strike Kitchen | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Strike kitchen of Local 50, United Packinghouse Workers of America (Plankinton Packing Company).  Left to right: Al Herold (chef), Ernie Bernie, Jimmy Glover, Joe Catanese, and Henry Cabell.<p>The United Packinghouse Workers had one of best records of any union on racial issues. In 1948, 83% of UPWA locals had African American stewards, and 73% had African Americans on their executive boards.</p>
DESCRIPTION
Strike kitchen of Local 50, United Packinghouse Workers of America (Plankinton Packing Company). Left to right: Al Herold (chef), Ernie Bernie, Jimmy Glover, Joe Catanese, and Henry Cabell.

The United Packinghouse Workers had one of best records of any union on racial issues. In 1948, 83% of UPWA locals had African American stewards, and 73% had African Americans on their executive boards.

RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:3432
Creation Date: 03 22 1948
Creator Name:Eisenscher, Edmund
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Edmund Eisenscher papers, 1936-1956, 1999
Genre:Photograph
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SUBJECTS
African Americans
Labor unions
Strikes and lockouts
Food industry and trade
Organizations
Work clothes
Aprons
Suits (Clothing)
Hats
Indoor photography
Men
Kitchens

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