0542. Meeting Minutes of April 30-May 8, 1945. 164 pages., 1945

Major Topics: American Federation of Labor collaboration with Congress of Industrial Organizations in Canada; Aluminum Workers charter application; World trade Union Conference; Code of Principles for Labor and Management by American Federation of Labor; Congress of Industrial Organizations; and Chamber of Commerce; Congress of Industrial Organizations influence on postwar planning; Grain Processors charter application; American Federation of Labor meeting with farmers' organizations; amendments to National Labor Relations Act suggested by Metal Trades Department; African Americans relationship to American Federation of Labor; American Federation of Labor organizing policies; Theatrical Stage Employees dispute with Painters; postwar reconversion program; Executive Council meeting with President Truman; United Nations Conference in San Francisco; American Federation of Labor proposed amendments to Dumbarton Oaks Proposals; World Trade Union Conference; American Federation of Labor finances and membership statistics.