Fran Bussie Profile (1977)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1977-04-29
Duration: 00:07:32
Subjects: EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1977 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | BUSSIE, FRAN | Bussie, Victor V., 1919-2011 | Louisiana AFL-CIO | Unions
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Bussie, Fran Interviewee
Description
This segment from the April 29, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a profile of Fran Bussie, the Community Services Officer for the Louisiana AFL-CIO and wife of AFL-CIO President Victor Bussie. In the interview, she discussed her lack of influence over her husband’s decision-making, her support of the Equal Rights Amendment, her feelings on reading criticism of her husband, and the issues that she will be lobbying for during the legislative session, including mental health, special education and revisions to matrimonial rights. Host: Beth George