CIO Labor Union Badge, 1932-1942
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Artifact Overview
The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was a federation of different labor unions. It had formed as an offshoot of the larger American Federation of Labor (AFL) but became independent in 1935. It attracted young left-wing activists, socialists and Communists. The United Automobile Workers (UAW) labor union, founded as part the CIO, was particularly influential during the late 1930s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1932-1942
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.55.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Oscar Paskal.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Navy blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.375 in
Width: 1 in
Inscriptions
Printed obverse: EVERYBODY'S / DOING IT / VOTE / C.I.O.
On circular portion of fold-over tab: GERAGHTY & COMPANY / CHICAGO
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