Need help w/ Detroit history

[mark5465]

I come to this forum seeking answers about a piece of what I assume is a piece of Detroit history from 1937.

It's a wooden policeman's nightstick, pretty generic piece-except for the scores of printed names and signatures that cover it's length. And the date used by several signers, 3-24-37. Have done some research over the 15 years or so I've owned it and it seems to have come from the Chrysler Sit-Down of 1937. Here's link to more info:
http://the-spark.net/np79640.html

Here are some the names listed in case they ring any bells with anyone. All are signed in pencil, the notations are the signers. There are 38 legible names listed on the baton.

Homer Martin only name on the handle
Chester A Doanbaki Police 3-24-37
Alexander Marshall Ply Local 51
S. Deutsch D.M. Newspaper
J. Starlha R.N.
Joe Rubin Police Chief
Con Quinn Chief of Police
Pay Dornon Typist
Edw. McCann Dept. 71
J.H.Belisle 76-7=7
John G. Farembar Executive Secretary Strike Committee 3-24-37
James Scanlon Recording Secretary Strike Committee 3-24-37

This nightstick fascinates me and I'd love to know more of it's history. It may be better for it to be in a labor museum if one exists or somewhere better than in my trunk. I'll be very happy if someone can shed light on it's history.[ATTACH]