Union and Community (Reel 1, 1950)

This is only reel 1. Trying to track down reel 2. The film depicts Chester, Pennsylvania, a city with a population of 135,000, primarily engaged in manufacturing. It focuses on Ed Orel, a turret lathe operator at the Baldwin plant, who helps organize a blood donation event for the Red Cross, highlighting the union’s role in community service. Ed learns about various community support services, including job assistance, healthcare, and childcare, through a union-sponsored training program. He becomes a community counselor, aiding a fellow worker, Tony Alto, after a workplace injury, ensuring his family receives the necessary support and resources. The film emphasizes the importance of community involvement and the various ways unions can contribute to improving lives.

Keywords
Chester, Pennsylvania, union, community service, blood donation, Baldwin plant, Ed Orel, community counselor, healthcare, job assistance, childcare, workplace injury, Red Cross, social services.

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