John R. Steelman Talks with Newspapermen During Coal Strike Negotiations
Federal Conciliator John R. Steelman (center) is shown talking with a group of reporters during a recess of the coal strike negotiations.
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John R. Steelman During the Steel Industry Strike Negotiations
John R. Steelman (center) is pictured as he left a two hour meeting with top officials on action to avert the steel strike. The woman to Steelman's left is unidentified. The reporter on the right of the photograph is Al Adams of the United Press (UP). After this photo was taken, Steelman announced that the government would seize the steel industry if there was no settlement by midnight.
John R. Steelman Signs Amendment to Government Wage Policy
John R. Steelman, Stabilization Director, is pictured at his desk after signing an amendment to the Government Wage Policy that permitted striking American Federation of Labor (AFL) seamen to obtain pay raises agreed to by shipping operators but twice disapproved by the Wage Stabilization Board.
John R. Steelman Shown as He Signs the Amendment to the National Stabilization Policy
John R. Steelman, Reconversion Director, is shown as he signs the amendment to the National Stabilization Policy to help end a strike by maritime workers.
John R. Steelman and Nathan Feinsinger at News Conference
John R. Steelman (right), acting defense mobilizer, and Nathan Feinsinger (left), chairman of the wage stabilization board, are attending a press conference during the government-guided steel negotiations. Steelman told the reporters that the negotiations have collapsed and "Further negotiations at this time would not be productive."
Participants in the Coal Strike Talks Meet
Participants in the coal strike talks are meeting at the Hotel Biltmore in New York, New York. From left to right: Charles O'Neill, President of the Central Pennsylvania Coal Operators; John R. Steelman, Federal Conciliator; and Walter L. Robison, Chairman of the Joint Conference.
John R. Steelman With Charles O'Neill
John R. Steelman (left), federal conciliator who was striving to bring peace to the coal industry, is looking over a newspaper while chatting with Charles O'Neill, representative of the Mine Operators, during an interlude in the discussions at the Hotel Biltmore.
Settlement of the Railroad Wage Dispute
Presidential assistant John R. Steelman, seated at the head of the table, announces the settlement of the wage dispute between the railroads and fifteen non-operating unions after a night-long session at the White House. (L-R: seated): C.D. Mackay, Chairman Southeastern Carriers Conference Committee; Lawrence W. Horning, Chairman Eastern Carriers Conference Committee; D.P. Loomis, Chairman Western Carriers Conference Committee; Jon R. Steelman; G.E. Leighty, chairman and spokesman for unions; T.C.
Settlement of the Railroad Wage Dispute
Presidential assistant John R. Steelman, seated at the head of the table, announces the settlement of the wage dispute between the railroads and fifteen non-operating unions after a night-long session at the White House. (L-R: seated): C.D. Mackay, Chairman Southeastern Carriers Conference Committee; Lawrence W. Horning, Chairman Eastern Carriers Conference Committee; D.P. Loomis, Chairman Western Carriers Conference Committee; Jon R. Steelman; G.E. Leighty, chairman and spokesman for unions; T.C.
Proof Sheets of Photographs of John R. Steelman
A proof sheet of photographs of John R. Steelman taken at the Office of Defense Mobilization during the steel strike negotiations.