Transcript of Aaron M. Frank address to Meier and Frank employees, 1949 March 24
Scope and Contents
This speech was delivered by Aaron M. Frank on March 24, 1949, at the Meier & Frank Department Store in Portland, Oregon. In this speech, Frank urges the assembled store employees to resist union organizing efforts. He enumerates the benefits provided to employees by Meier & Frank, gives examples of management and employee loyalty, lists his responsibilities as director, and makes a plea for an employee vote of confidence. The employees ultimately voted against unionization.
Dates
- Creation: 1949 March 24
Creator
- From the Collection: Frank, Aaron M. (Aaron Meier), 1891-1968 (Speaker, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: .1 Cubic Feet (1 audiotape reel (28 min., 20 sec.) + transcript (11 pages)) : 7 in.; 7.5 ips
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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