Cornell University Union Representation Material, 1968-1972
Collection Number: 5016
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Cornell University Union Representation collection, 1968-1972
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5016
Abstract:
Contains bylaws, constitutions, flyers, correspondence, and NLRB hearing documentation
related to Cornell employee union representation.
Creator:
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Quanitities:
1 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English
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INFORMATION FOR USERS
Cornell University Union Representation Material #5016. Kheel Center for Labor-Management
Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
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of UAW Local 2300 Audio-Visual Materials
The Cornell University Union Representation collection, 1967-1972, contains bylaws,
constitutions, flyers, correspondence, and notes from the Civil Service Employees
Association (CSEA), Cornell University Libraries Employees Association (CULEA) and
the Association of Cornell Employees-Libraries (ACE-Libraries). In particular, the
collection focuses on the 1969 National Labor Relations Board hearings regarding representation
for Cornell employees. Of particular interest are flyers from Cornell President Dale
Corson, the Cornell Personnel Department, and ACE-Libraries encouraging staff to vote
"no" on CSEA representation, as well as a flyer from CSEA refuting the University's
messages (Box 1, folder 3). Case exhibit materials from the NLRB hearings are located
in box 1, folders 2 and 4, and the reports of the proceedings, including indices of
exhibits, can be found in box 2, folder 3.
The Cornell University Libraries Employees Association (CULEA) was a voluntary association
formed in early 1967 to represent library staff regarding working conditions, equitable
salaries, and services provided. In 1968, they changed their name to Association of
Cornell Employees—Libraries (ACE—Libraries).
In 1969, the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) filed a petition with the
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to represent Cornell employees at a statewide
level. ACE—Libraries and the United Federation of College Teachers (UFCT) filed counter-petitions
to act as the collective bargaining agents for the Cornell libraries and the New York
City Office of ILR, respectively. Following several hearings, the NLRB ordered an
election on the representation of Cornell employees by CSEA while denying the other
unions' petitions. The election took place on July 16, 1970, with an overwhelming
majority of Cornell employees (2,335 to 634) voting to reject CSEA representation.
Names:
Cornell University
United States. National Labor Board
Subjects:
Labor unions
CONTAINER LIST
|
Container
|
Description
|
Date
|
|
| Box 1 | Folder 1 |
NLRB Election
|
1970 |
| Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Cornell Exhibits
|
1965-1970 |
| Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Cornell University Employees - NLRB Election, Supervisory, Guidelines, Etc.
|
1969-1970 |
| Box 1 | Folder 4 |
NLRB Cases and Cornell University
|
1969-1970 |
| Box 1 | Folder 5 |
Exhibit C-13: Cornell General Information Handbook
|
1969 |
| Box 2 | Folder 1 |
Cornell Employees and Library Employees
|
1968-1969 |
| Box 2 | Folder 2 |
National Labor Relations Board
|
1969 |
| Box 2 | Folder 3-4 |
National Labor Relations Board
|
1969-1970 |