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Labor movement -- California -- History.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 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

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

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

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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

Corinne Gilb collection

 Collection
Identifier: larc-ms-0065
Abstract This collection documents Dr. Corinne Gilb's work in her position as the first Director of the Regional Cultural History Project, the forerunner of the Regional Oral History Office (ROHO), at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). The collection documents early methodology for conducting oral histories and includes interviews, conducted for the Institute of Industrial Relations at UC Berkeley, of union members, employers, and professionals in the labor relations field. The...
Dates: 1951-1963

Tom Nicolopulos oral history

 Item
Identifier: larc-oh-nicolopulos
Abstract

Sound recording of interview with Tom Nicolopulos conducted by Adah Bakalinsky. Employee, State Conciliation Service, 1948-1976; describes a variety of San Francisco strikes, including Machinists Union Local 68 in 1946, asparagus pickers in 1947-1948, and nurses and farmworkers in 1966; reflects on California Governor Reagan’s administration, the effects of the Wagner Act, and his impressions of a variety of local labor leaders.

Dates: 1989 March 17-23

Paul Pinsky oral history

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Identifier: larc-oh-pinsky
Abstract

Sound recording of interview with Paul Pinsky conducted by Harvey Schwartz. Recalls U.C. Berkeley; labor organizing, 1930s; discusses career as Research Director, California CIO Council, late 1930s-late 1940s; represented International Fishermen & Allied Workers of America (IFAWA) and Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) at their CIO purge trials, 1950; consultant to ILWU specializing in employee benefit and union insurance plans; searching comments on ILWU leadership.

Dates: 1995 October 24-25