Union Maids

Synopsis

A history of three women’s experience in labour organising in Chicago in the 1930s and 1940s, told through interviews mixed with archive material and period photographs. Raises the issues of sexism and racism in union organising, and comments on contemporary unionism.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 45 min. Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 45 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1977

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Introductory material for courses involved in US labour history or the distribution of power in the USA.*

Subjects

History

Keywords

Chicago; trades unions; United States of America; women

Credits

Director

James Klein; Julia Reichert

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Metro Tartan Distribution

Phone

020 7494 1400

Fax

020 7439 1922

Address

3rd Floor, Atlantic House
5 Wardour Street
London W1V 3HE

Notes

Formerly: The Other Cinema