Economy Company Furniture Strike
Title
Economy Company Furniture Strike
Subject
Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
Strikes and lockouts--Furniture industry--Texas--Austin
Labor disputes--Texas--Austin
Economy Furniture Company Strike, Austin, Texas, 1968-1971
Strikes and lockouts--Furniture industry--Texas--Austin
Labor disputes--Texas--Austin
Economy Furniture Company Strike, Austin, Texas, 1968-1971
Description
This collection explores the resistance of the Austin Chicano huelguistas in their strike against the 1968-1971 Economy Furniture Company.
Source
Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin. Economy Furniture Company Strike Collection.
Date
1968-1972
Contributor
Alex Goralski
Rights
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This material is made available for education and research purposes only. The creator of this exhibit does not own the rights for these items; it cannot grant or deny permission to use this material. Copyright law protects unpublished as well as published materials. It is your responsibility to determine the rights status and secure whatever permission may be needed for the use of any item. Due to the nature of archival collections, rights information may be incomplete or out of date. We welcome updates or corrections. Upon request, we'll remove material from public view while we address a rights issue.
Language
English
Spanish
Type
Photos of various media
Collection Items
Economy Furniture Company Union Vote Advertisement
Voting advertisement endorsed by the UIU encouraging workers at the Economy Furniture Company to vote in favor of unionization.
Economy Furniture Company Strike Flyer
Strike flyer from Lucha of Austin asking for support for strikers against Economy Furniture. Provides short history of the strike and asks consumers not to shop at stores selling "scab furniture".
Amended Charge Against Employer
Charge Against Employer Dormae Products, Inc. to the National Labor Relations Board by Upholsterers’ International Union of North America.
Adelante: Austin Chicano Huelga
Booklet titled "Adelante" and subtitled "Austin Chicano Huelga". It contains articles, photos, and a cartoon.
Comments
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