“AFL-CIO”, “A Time Of Challenge”, “Written by Ernest Pendrell”, AFL CIO, more Kodak SP? Orange/Brown Fade,

“Directed by Paul Raimondi and narrated by actor Fred J. Scollay, this 1981 documentary chronicles the history of the AFL-CIO in the United States. The film takes a broad look at protests and riots originating in the 1700s and progressing into the 19th and 20th centuries. A Time of Challenge concludes with remarks from former AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland.”

“Narrator Fred J. Scollay at AFL-CIO headquarters, look at the lives of union members, first trikes in 1761, William H Sylvis as first major figure in American labor movement, Peter J. McGuire founder of the AFL, year of bloody labor confrontations, breakthrough amongst miners, women protest in the first needle trade strike, series of deadly early 20th century strikes, history of AFL & CIO’s past presidents, AFL merges with CIO, Polish Solidarity Movement mimics US labor movements, attempt to remove unions from work places, Lane Kirkland president of AFL-CIO”