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The Grievance Hearing
The Grievance Hearing

The Grievance Hearing

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Documentary

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Presents a case history of a grievance case from the initial causes to the final settlement. Shows how grievance hearings enable labor unions and management to arrive at compromises in settling disputes.

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

15 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 1953

Country

United States of America

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