union-management relations at MCs. While they often argued with each other, they also had great mutual respect. Most of their problems were solved before formal grievances ever got to the third step level, because Miller and Garrow tried to alert each other to problems that were brewing. Garrow, in the spirit of accommodation, gave priority to Miller whenever he asked for a meeting Garrow:"Did you get a cup of coffee, Clarence? Miller: "Virgin ia said she would brew up a fresh pot. I dont understand how a bum like you deserves such a fine woman for a secretary Garrow: " My wife says the same thing about herself. How do i deserve such fine women? You tell me Miller: "Weve got a problem, and frankly I'm worried. This one could blow us ut of the water” Garrow: Are you referring to George Madison? Miller: Yes. I gather Mulloney's talked to you already? Garrow:"Mulloney--hell! The director called. He said some of the black administrators-he mentioned no names-had met him at lunch and asked what we intended to do about the fight. Stafford does not like surprises, and this one caught Im co Miller: what did he do? Garrow:" In short, I guess he told them he didn t know anything about it. So they "briefed him--say ing that George Madison had been getting drunk in the Club Room, making obscene remarks and that he got into a fight on Sunday with one of the interns. I guess he bloodied him up a bit. At any rate, Stafford told them he'd check into it-that he was sure it would be handled in an appropriate manner. Then he called me--madder than hell. He does not like surprises! Memories of earlier 'affairs that went out of control, still stick in his mind and as you know, the Board, the high profile government officials and prominent community people are here for the retirement party and dedication ceremonies this week. It's an important time, and the director doesn 't want any embarrassments Miller: "Mulloney told Mad ison to go home for the day-to check with him tomorrow. As I understand, Hotchkiss got involved and told Mad ison this morning to start looking for another job Garrow:"What in hell does Hotchkiss know? It looks like we've got a little organizational problem here Miller: I hate to ruin your day, but I thought you had better know Garrow:“ Thanks. I'll be in touch” As Miller was getting up to leave, Patrick Mulloney entered the Associate Director's office carry ing three cups of coffee. He asked Miller to stay. The three men talked for the next half hour, Miller making it clear that any disciplinary action against Madison would likely result in a sympathy strike by others-especially if the discipline was severe Mulloney: "George is a hell of a good worker and a nice guy. But sometimes he turns from Jekyll to Hyde--he's got a fierce temper, thay tell me--especially after a few drinks Miller: "He's a well-built man. I wouldnt want to tangle with him Mulloney: "He won a few amateur boxing titles not too long ago, and he keeps himself in excellent shape Garrow:"What's your plan for tomorrow morning? Mulloney: Thats why I'm here I need your ad vice And that he intended to be there. Upon learning this, Garrow felt somewhatunion-management relations at MCS. While they often argued with each other, they also had great mutual respect. Most of their problems were solved before formal grievances ever got to the third step level, because Miller and Garrow tried to alert each other to problems that were brewing. Garrow, in the spirit of accommodation, gave priority to Miller whenever he asked for a meeting. Garrow: “Did you get a cup of coffee, Clarence?” Miller: “Virginia said she would brew up a fresh pot. I don’t understand how a bum like you deserves such a fine woman for a secretary.” Garrow: “My wife says the same thing about herself. How do I deserve such fine women? You tell me!” Miller: “ We’ve got a problem, and frankly I’m worried. This one could blow us out of the water.” Garrow: “Are you referring to George Madison?” Miller: “Yes. I gather Mulloney’s talked to you already?” Garrow: “Mulloney—hell! The director called. He said some of the black administrators—he mentioned no names—had met him at lunch and asked what we intended to do about the fight. Stafford does not like surprises, and this one caught him cold.” Miller: “ What did he do?” Garrow: “ In short, I guess he told them he didn’t know anything about it. So they ‘briefed’ him—saying that George Madison had been getting drunk in the Club Room, making obscene remarks and that he got into a fight on Sunday with one of the interns. I guess he bloodied him up a bit. At any rate, Stafford told them he’d check into it—that he was sure it would be handled in an appropriate manner. Then he called me—madder than hell. He does not like surprises! Memories of earlier ‘affairs’ that went ‘out of control’ still stick in his mind and, as you know, the Board, the high profile government officials and prominent community people are here for the retirement party and dedication ceremonies this week. It’s an important time, and the Director doesn’t want any embarrassments.” Miller: “Mulloney told Madison to go home for the day—to check with him tomorrow. As I understand, Hotchkiss got involved and told Madison this morning to start looking for another job.” Garrow: “ What in hell does Hotchkiss know? It looks like we’ve got a little organizational problem here.” Miller: “I hate to ruin your day, but I thought you had better know.” Garrow: “ Thanks. I’ll be in touch.” As Miller was getting up to leave, Patrick Mulloney entered the Associate Director’s office carrying three cups of coffee. He asked Miller to stay. The three men talked for the next half hour, Miller making it clear that any disciplinary action against Madison would likely result in a sympathy strike by others—especially if the discipline was severe. Mulloney: “George is a hell of a good worker and a nice guy. But sometimes he turns from Jekyll to Hyde—he’s got a fierce temper, thay tell me—especially after a few drinks. Miller: “He’s a well-built man. I wouldn’t want to tangle with him.” Mulloney: “He won a few amateur boxing titles not too long ago, and he keeps himself in excellent shape.” Garrow: “What’s your plan for tomorrow morning?” Mulloney: “That’s why I’m here. I need your advice.” And that he intended to be there. Upon learning this, Garrow felt somewhat