Interview session 3, 2011 October 19
Scope and Contents
In the third interview session, conducted on October 19, 2011, Eilers continues to discuss her work with the United Farm Workers, including working with Cesar Chavez, and her reasons for leaving the movement. She speaks about her life after leaving the convent in 1981, including working for AFSCME. She then discusses working for other unions, including OPEU Local 503 and SEIU Local 49. She also talks about balancing her career and child care. She then talks about serving as the state director of the AFL-CIO and discusses Jobs with Justice.
Dates
- 2011 October 19
Conditions Governing Access
Session 5 and portions of session 7 are restricted until 2032. The transcript and digitized audio files have been redacted to reflect the restriction. The remainder of the interview is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (12 audiocassettes (9 hr., 41 min., 54 sec.) + transcript (206 pages))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Eilers, Jean A. (Jean Anne), 1940- (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Byrne, Bob (Robert N.), 1940- (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Byrne, Michela E. (Michela Eilers), 1983- (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Matthews, Carolyn K. (Carolyn Kay), 1944- (Interviewer, Person)
Repository Details
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