1937The Steel Workers Organizing Committee signs a collective bargaining agreement with U.S. Steel, leading to unionization of the United States steel industry.^[†]

The Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC) was one of two precursor labor organizations to the United Steelworkers. It was formed by the CIO on June 7, 1936. It disbanded in 1942 to become the United Steel Workers of America. The Steel Labor was the official paper of SWOC.

Headlines from March 2, 1937

CARNEGIE-ILLINOIS CONFERSWITH C.I.O.; OTHERS RAISE PAY; Fairless of U. S. Steel Subsidiary and Philip Murray Head Parley Groups

BRITAIN AIDS AREAS WHOSE WOES VEXED EDWARD AS RULER; Depressed Regions to Obtain State Subsidies to Finance New Private Industries

CITY FUNDS TO END DISMISSALS BY WPA; Mayor Agrees to a 'Formula' Offered by Somervell and Will Present It to Board

BRESLIN TO MEET MYSTERY WITNESS IN RED WOOD CASE; Makes Secret Rendezvous With Man Who Said He Knew Who Ordered Killing

$2,000,000 Garment Racket Bared As Dewey Wins Two Indictments; Additional True Bills Are Expected Soon as Result of Two Years' Inquiry-Affidavit Tells of $45,500 Payment by Jobber Under Threats of Personal Violence

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