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Items from Minute Books,, 1912 July 1-1912 December 31
File — Carton: 1, Folder: 11
Contents
This folder consists of printed materials and handwritten notes relating to the business of the union. Of particular interest is a typewritten notice dated November 18, 1912 stating an aversion on the part of the Riggers' to affiliation with the ILA and the intent of the Riggers' to establish a "coastwide system of referendum and initiative" for longshoremen regarding wages, hours and working conditions. This folder also contains a note on the Riggers' letterhead that verifies that it was...
Dates:
1912 July 1-1912 December 31
Items from Minute Books,, 1913-1915
File — Carton: 1, Folder: 12
Contents
This folder contains handwritten notes and printed materials including: a printed card advertising the Third Grand Ball given by the "Moose Drum Corps"; handwritten notes relating to the resolutions and motions of the union as recorded in the minutes; a tally of the results of a special election on April 28, 1913 deciding the Riggers' affiliation with the ILA (192 against, 141 for affiliation); and an agreement between the Riggers' and the Sailor's Union of the Pacific settling...
Dates:
1913-1915
Items from Minute Books,, 1916-1918
File — Carton: 1, Folder: 13
Contents
Contents of this folder include: a copy ballot and the results of a referendum on July 15, 1916 deciding if the Riggers' would go back to work or on July 17 or continue to strike (the vote was 1186 for to 549 against returning); a resolution stating the Riggers' opposition to the Chamber of Commerce's drive to change the office of police judge from an elected to an appointed office; a timeline on the negotiations of wages between unions and employers dated May 26, 1917; a letter form the...
Dates:
1916-1918