EP17: The Life & Times of George A. Meyers with Tim Wheeler
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Tim Wheeler lived in Baltimore for many years and was a friend and neighbor of George Meyers. In this podcast, Tim describes George's life and union and political activities as an important part of Maryland labor history.
One correction Tim wants to include--"George was President of the Maryland-DC CIO, not the "President of the CIO."
Photos from top left:
Communist--an article from The Cumberland Times at the height of the Red Scare in 1948
Mother Jones, whom Meyers knew as a young man when she helped organize miners in western Maryland
Florence Reece--Meyers with Florence Reece, who wrote the famous song "Which Side Are you On" during a coal miners strike in Harlan, KY
Richmond News--Meyers is released from federal prison in 1957, convicted of "conspiracy to overthrow the United State government" during the Red Scare
Cover of Wheeler’s book on Meyers: No Power Greater
