Scope and Contents Tape 3, Side 1, through Tape 5, Side 1. In the second interview session, conducted on February 18, 1993, Ashbaugh continues to talk about his early life in Heppner, and about his experiences recovering from polio and scarlet fever. He discusses jobs he worked after moving to Portland during World War II, including working for an insurance company. He speaks further about his involvement with Retail Clerks Local 1257 while working at a clothing store in Portland. He speaks extensively about...

Scope and Contents Tape 5, Side 2, through Tape 7, Side 1. In the third and final interview session, conducted on March 1, 1993, Ashbaugh discusses his work as a mediator and arbitrator for the state of Oregon. He talks about anti-labor sentiment, about the importance of workers having union representation, and about corporate personnel management practices. He discusses reasons why corporations refuse to pay higher wages to their employees. He speaks further about the merger that created UFCW Local 555. He...