Swartz, Belle - 1969 - Tape 1, Side 2

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[T1S2] Unionization of stogie factories' by her husband, the son of a factory owner is noted. Stogiemakers' strike and union dues are outlined. Respondent's wages, hours and work in stogie factories are detailed. Anti-Semitism experienced by husband when working as laundry driver is recounted. Wages of laundry drivers are detailed. Respondent's marriage and husband's stores are mentioned. Cultural activities are enumerated: husband's job as theater usher is discussed. Respondent indicates the size of the branches and notes the decline of Workmen's Circle. Relationship between the Jewish Labor Committee and Workmen's Circle is explained. Labor Lyceum's building, activities and decline are discussed.