An interview with Leon Davis. Interview by Al Nash.
Leon Davis, founder of District 1199, represents the origin of hospital unionization. Known for his devotion to District 1199, Davis was imprisoned several times as a result of his activities as union president. The following interview with the now retired union activist, traces his impact on the union, discusses conflicts between union and management, changes in today's union, plus other first hand insights regarding this issue.
D007750:Labor Unions; D010557:Personnel Administration, Hospital; D014481:United States