Monroe Stevens Political Activist Retired Union Officer, United Packing House and Allied Workers of America Rath packing Factory, Waterloo, Iowa Monroe Stevens a native of Florida who migrated to Waterloo in the late 1940s in search of employment. Stevens got a job at John Deere and later Rath Packing Company where he retired. While working at Rath, he noticed the discriminatory hiring practices by the Factory. These practices placed African-Americans in the dirtiest and hardest departments in the factory. He took action by joining the union (United Packing House and Allied Workers of America) and becoming an officer. His work in the union positioned him to be involved in local politics and raise awareness about the importance of voting within the African-American community. He participated in other local organizations that sought to improve conditions for African-Americans. Home | Overview | Interview | Videos | Community | Leadership | Media | Education | Links | Organizations | History | About Us | Site Map | Blog | Forum | Research Created and Updated by Chen and Jackson July 20, 2011
