Mary Moultrie (b. 1943) was among the leaders of the 1969 Charleston hospital strike. In December of 1967, Moultrie and her coworkers at the Medical College of Charleston hospital began to complain of workplace discrimination and low wages that paid some workers less than the federal minimum wage.
Mary Moultrie (b. 1943) was among the leaders of the 1969 Charleston hospital strike. In December of 1967, Moultrie and her coworkers at the Medical College of Charleston hospital began to complain of workplace discrimination and low wages that paid some workers less than the federal minimum wage.
Report detailing union activities planning for meeting with Dr. William McCord, Director of the Medical College of South Carolina. Report also describes meeting with local religious leaders and state politicians.
Telegram to Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm from Mary Moultrie requesting Chisholm to provide assistance and aid in bringing national attention to the workers' problems.
News release announcing workers traveling to Columbia, S.C. to meet with legislative delegation of Charleston County requesting their help in scheduling a meeting with Dr. William McCord.
Telegram to Robert McNair, Finway Young, and J. Palmer Gaillard from Isaiah Bennett informing them of the dismissal of twelve workers and asking for their intervention.
Telegram to John E. Wise, Vice-President of the Medical College, from Louise Burney and the Executive Committee of the Local 1199-B advising fired workers be reinstated.
Telegram from Charleston County Council to Isaiah Bennett announcing meeting with County Manager, the Director of the County Hospital and limiting to employees only in regards to alleged grievances.
Press release regarding negotiation activities during the Hospital Worker's Strike and the union's support of the walk-out by union employees of the State Ports Authority.
Telegram from the Executive Board of the Local 1199B to Mrs. Whiting and John E. Wise of the Medical College protesting the trial and potential disciplinary actions against workers Mrs. E. Freeman and Mrs. J. Simmons.
Telegram to Senator Robert Scarborough from Isaiah Bennett thanking Scarborough for listening to Hospital Workers, but requesting a public hearing to discuss poverty and discrimination.
