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Labor unions -- California -- History.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Malcolm and Lillian Caldwell papers

 Collection
Identifier: larc-ms-0384
Abstract The Malcolm and Lillian Caldwell papers consist primarily of correspondence, campaign materials, clippings, and notes related to Malcolm Caldwell's work with union and political organizations, including the AFL, the CIO, the Independent Progressive Party, and the CIO Joint Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee. Also included are his personal papers and a typescript draft of his book Plan for a New America. Lillian Caldwell's papers consist of materials related to...
Dates: 1927-1971
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Malcolm and Lillian Caldwell papers

California Federation of Teachers Golden Lands, Working Hands collection

 Collection
Identifier: larc-ms-0416
Abstract

Materials relating to the creation, and distribution of California Federation of Teachers' educational film series Golden Lands, Working Hands, written and directed by Fred Glass. Collection contains source videos, photographs, research files, fundraising documentation, curriculum materials, and publicity.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1993-1999
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / California Federation of Teachers Golden Lands, Working Hands collection

California Labor Federation records, part 5

 Collection
Identifier: larc-ms-0333
Abstract

Records from the California Labor Council, 1909 to 2000.

Dates: 1909-2000; Majority of material found within 1950 - 2000
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / California Labor Federation records, part 5

Peter Comacho International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 85 collection

 Collection
Identifier: larc-ms-0024
Abstract Consists of records from International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 85 of San Francisco, donated by Peter Comacho. Materials include canceled checks from 1904 to 1906; general meeting minutes from 1907 to 1910; executive board minutes from 1908 to 1910; contract rules and regulations with the Draymen's Association from 1902 and 1906; and contract rules and regulations with San Francisco House Movers, Inc., and the Draymen's Association from the late 1950s. Also included in the collection...
Dates: 1904-1959
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Peter Comacho International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 85 collection

Data Center records

 Collection
Identifier: larc-ms-0061
Abstract

Consists of materials relating to California and Bay Area labor, predominately newspaper clippings and other print sources, the bulk dating from 1965-1990. Topics include the United Farm Workers, Union W.A.G.E.; the Bay Area Progressive Labor Party; San Francisco neighborhood activism; and socialism.

Dates: 1934 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1996
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Data Center records

Steve Early research files for The Civil Wars in U.S. Labor

 Collection
Identifier: larc-ms-0386
Abstract Consists of materials collected and generated by Steve Early for his 2011 book, The Civil Wars in U.S. Labor: Birth of a New Workers' Movement or Death Throes of the Old? The book examines labor disputes among unions, primarily related to union structure, membership rights, organizing strategies, and contract standards. In particular, the book deals with the 2009 leadership struggle within UNITE HERE, and the campaign by Service Employees International Union...
Dates: 1996-2011
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Steve Early research files for The Civil Wars in U.S. Labor

Morris R. Evenson papers

 Collection
Identifier: larc-ms-0044
Abstract The Morris R. Evenson Papers contain biographical material, personal correspondence, and writings, as well as records of the International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades (IBPAT) Bay Area Local Unions (including correspondence, election records, news clippings, and administrative and legal documents). The collection documents Evenson's roles as IBPAT Local 4's Business Representative and Recording Secretary and his work to amalgamate separate Painters' locals in San Francisco....
Dates: 1942 - 1988; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1987
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Morris R. Evenson papers

Jack Goldberger oral history

 Item
Identifier: larc-oh-goldberger
Abstract

Sound recording of interview with Jack Goldberger conducted by Adah Bakalinsky. Describes the Teamsters' split from the San Francisco Labor Council in the late 1950s, as well as his impressions of Teamsters leaders Dave Beck and Jimmy Hoffa and his five decades as a San Francisco Teamsters leader; synoptic index available.

Dates: 1987-1988
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Jack Goldberger oral history

Terry Green oral history

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Identifier: larc-oh-green
Abstract

Sound recording of interview with Terry Green conducted by Harvey Schwartz. Recalls student life at UC Berkeley and part-time waterfront work, 1938-1941; Left politics in East Bay, 1940s to early 1990s; serving as steward in Office and Professional Employees Union, CIO, 1945-1950; and activist career and work-life in Local 6, 1950-1984.

Dates: 1996 May 17
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Terry Green oral history

Stanley Lathen oral history

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Identifier: larc-oh-lathen
Abstract

Sound recording of interview with Stanley Lathen conducted by Harvey Schwartz. Central figure in labor movement of Vallejo, California, World War II until retirement, 1968; organizer for Vallejo Plasterers Union, early 1930s to 1941; in 1941 revitalized Retail Store Employees Union Local 373 of Solano and Napa counties; led Local 373 for twenty-seven years; greatly expanded local's membership and influence while taking central role in civic affairs and Democratic Party politics.

Dates: 1997 May 16
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Stanley Lathen oral history

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