Binghamton Central Labor Union Records on Microfilm, 1941-1960
Collection Number: 5688 mf

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Binghamton Central Labor Union Records on Microfilm, 1941-1960
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5688 mf
Abstract:
The Binghamton Central Labor Union Records on 183 microfilm reels.
Creator:
Binghamton Central Labor Union
Quanitities:
0.11 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English

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Binghamton Central Labor Union Records on Microfilm #5688 mf. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.

Related Materials

Related Collections: 6046: Archives Union File (AUF)

SUBJECTS

Names:
Binghamton Central Labor Union (Binghamton, N.Y.)
Subjects:
Labor unions -- New York (State) -- Binghamton -- Local unions
Vocational education. Agricultural workers.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Reel 1
Records, 1941-1960
Reel 1 1
Crowley Milk was added to the Central's "we do not patronize" list.
1941
Scope and Contents
January 7, 1941.
Reel 1 2
Union members were asked not to buy Time and Life, since they were published by an anti-union company.
1941
Scope and Contents
January 7, 1941.
Reel 1 3
Members were asked not to patronize non-union bars.
1941
Scope and Contents
January 7, 1941.
Reel 1 4
Binghamton Central Labor Council (BCLU) endorses AFL opposition to anti-strike legislation of Senator Smith (of Virginia).
1941
Scope and Contents
January 8, 1941.
Reel 1 5
BCLU wrote to state senators, favoring the lowering the minimum age for old age support.
1941
Scope and Contents
February 19, 1941.
Reel 1 6
BCLU and Operating Engineers Local 410 offer financial support to striking bus drivers.
1941
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June 4, 1941.
Reel 1 7
Additional financial support for the striking drivers was made by union carpenters, pressmen, and printers.
1941
Scope and Contents
June 18, 1941.
Reel 1 8
Since no city workers are in Civil Service or receiving a scale of wages equal to union scale, it was resolved, to ask for salary increase for these workers.
1941
Scope and Contents
September 3, 1941.
Reel 1 9
Efforts to get International Garment Workers representative in the area to organize was announced.
1941
Scope and Contents
September 3, 1941.
Reel 1 10
Names and addresses of appropriate workers needing organizing were requested.
1941
Scope and Contents
September 3, 1941.
Reel 1 11
The effort to get the chauffeurs into BCLU was reported upon.
1941
Scope and Contents
September 3, 1941.
Reel 1 12
A committee was appointed for the purpose of bringing the chauffeurs into the BCLU.
1941
Scope and Contents
October 1, 1941.
Reel 1 13
Chauffeurs join the BCLU with a unanimous vote.
1941
Scope and Contents
October 15, 1941.
Reel 1 14
The same committee that organized the chauffeurs will attempt to recruit the hotel and restaurant employees as well as the photographic and chemical workers.
1941
Scope and Contents
October 15, 1941.
Reel 1 15
It was reported that Beiber Isaccs, Gen. Managers, was building a home under unfair conditions. The BCLU's Housing Committee promised to investigate.
1941
Scope and Contents
October 15, 1941.
Reel 1 16
A committee is formed to combat the new tax on amusement places using live as opposed to recorded band music.
1941
Scope and Contents
November 5, 1941.
Reel 1 17
A committee is formed to investigate the Workers Defense League and its efforts to seek the release from jail of Kephler and Gilmore of the Teamsters Local.
1941
Scope and Contents
November 19, 1941.
Reel 1 18
A committee was formed to decide on whether or not the BCLU should draw up resolutions to be sent to the Governor requesting Kephler and Gilmore's release.
1941
Scope and Contents
November 19, 1941.
Reel 1 19
Telegrams are sent by BCLU, upon the request of President Green, to Congressmen and Senators expressing their opposition to H.R. 6075.
1941
Scope and Contents
December 3, 1941.
Reel 1 20
E. Kephler of the Teamsters Local to be released soon, after which resolutions will be sent for the release of Carl Gilmore.
1941
Scope and Contents
December 3, 1941.
Reel 1 21
Ten dollar donation by the Council to be used to fight Infantile Paralysis by the President's Labor Committee.
1942
Scope and Contents
January 21, 1942.
Reel 1 22
It was announced that Budweiser beer truck drivers are non-union. BCLU members asked not to buy Bud.
1942
Scope and Contents
February 18, 1942.
Reel 1 23
Committee formed to try and get the photo and chemical workers to join BCLU.
1942
Scope and Contents
March 4, 1942.
Reel 1 24
Communication sent to Binghamton press protesting it's anti-labor attitude.
1942
Scope and Contents
March 18, 1942.
Reel 1 25
New York State AFL requests that BCLU send letters to State Senators and Assemblymen endorsing Governor Lehman's recommendations.
1942
Scope and Contents
April 1, 1942. Recommendation are to 1) increase maximum unemployment benefit period from 13 to 20 weeks. 2) reduce waiting period from 3 weeks. 3) extend from the minimum of 7 to a maximum of 18 dollars.
Reel 1 26
Brother Morey was sent to aid the striking Upholsterers Union.
1942
Scope and Contents
April 15, 1942.
Reel 1 27
BCLU members are asked not to patronize non-union grills and barber shops.
1942
Scope and Contents
April 15, 1942.
Reel 1 28
Five dollars are donated to the Blind Work Association.
1942
Scope and Contents
May 6, 1942.
Reel 1 29
Six dollars are donated to the Disabled American Veterans.
1942
Scope and Contents
June 3, 1942.
Reel 1 30
Five dollars are donated to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
1942
Scope and Contents
June 3, 1942.
Reel 1 31
BCLU aids local blacks to develop housing project.
1942
Scope and Contents
September 2, 1942.
Reel 1 32
Organization attempts are made at Ozalid Products Co.
1942
Scope and Contents
September 2, 1942.
Reel 1 33
Sweet's Foundry becomes a union shop.
1942
Scope and Contents
September 2, 1942.
Reel 1 34
City firemen affiliate with the BCLU.
1942
Scope and Contents
October 7, 1942.
Reel 1 35
Organization attempts made at Afqa-Ansco are met with resistance.
1942
Scope and Contents
October 7, 1942.
Reel 1 36
BCLU endorses the Blood Bank and encourages members to give.
1942
Scope and Contents
October 21, 1942.
Reel 1 37
Roofers organized. Photo and chemical workers refuse to affiliate.
1942
Scope and Contents
November 4, 1942.
Reel 1 38
Five dollars are donated to the Blind Workers.
1942
Scope and Contents
November 18, 1942.
Reel 1 39
Chauffeurs state they will withdraw from the BCLU.
1942
Scope and Contents
December 2, 1942.
Reel 1 40
BCLU endorses Paul Spendley for Binghamton Post Master.
1942
Scope and Contents
December 2, 1942.
Reel 1 41
BCLU endorses R. Segmore for state Industrial Commissioner.
1942
Scope and Contents
December 2, 1942.
Reel 1 42
Servicemen and pensioners who are not paying dues are determined to be exempt from the per capita tax.
1942
Scope and Contents
December 2, 1942.
Reel 1 43
A "Labor Council" is formed which consists of local unions from the CIO, Independent, and non-affiliated A.F.L. organizations. The purpose of the Council is to combat anti-labor legislation.
1943
Scope and Contents
February 13, 1943.
Reel 1 44
BCLU agrees to help the Red Cross on an upcoming project in any way it can.
1943
Scope and Contents
February 17, 1943.
Reel 1 45
Per capita tax of the BCLU is lowered to ten cents for a trial period.
1943
Scope and Contents
February 17, 1943.
Reel 1 46
BCLU makes plans to set up an educational program on labor problems through radio broadcasts and the local daily newspapers.
1943
Scope and Contents
March 6, 1943.
Reel 1 47
A committee is established to investigate the possibility of having a fair, circus, or bazaar to raise funds for BCLU.
1943
Scope and Contents
March 6, 1943.
Reel 1 48
BCLU asked for assistance by local Bartenders Union in its grievance with the Bingham Hotel.
1943
Scope and Contents
March 20, 1943. BCLU sends a letter to management of hotel requesting that management meet the bartenders' demands.
Reel 1 49
Five dollars is sent to Sheltered Workshop Foundation.
1943
Scope and Contents
April 7, 1943.
Reel 1 50
Five dollars is donated to the Blind Association.
1943
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1943.
Reel 1 51
Attempts to organize the Dry Back Corp. are announced.
1943
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1943.
Reel 1 52
BCLU organizes a congressional letter writing campaign in opposition to the Connelly bill.
1943
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1943.
Reel 1 53
BCLU supports the Hotel and Waitresses' Local Union in an organizing drive.
1943
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1943.
Reel 1 54
BCLU decides to rent space in their new building to the general public.
1943
Scope and Contents
July 10, 1943.
Reel 1 55
BCLU plans its Labor Day Celebration.
1943
Scope and Contents
July 17, 1943.
Reel 1 56
Card of bereavement sent to the family of the late Bro. Paul Baker of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union.
1943
Scope and Contents
October 6, 1943.
Reel 1 57
BCLU endorses Wm. S. Richardson for city judge.
1943
Scope and Contents
October 20, 1943.
Reel 1 58
Five dollars is donated to Blind Association.
1943
Scope and Contents
October 20, 1943.
Reel 1 59
BCLU petitions against the reestablishment of Prohibition.
1943
Scope and Contents
December 15, 1943.
Reel 1 60
BCLU involved in distribution of Christmas baskets and dinners; the BCLU also donate $10 to the project.
1943
Scope and Contents
December 15, 1943.
Reel 1 61
BCLU makes efforts to get law extending firemen's working hours vetoed.
1944
Scope and Contents
January 10, 1944.
Reel 1 62
BCLU assists in Red Cross blood drive.
1944
Scope and Contents
March 15, 1944.
Reel 1 63
The Council writes the appropriate political figures opposing the 30% amusement tax in bar and clubs that has been putting musicians out of work.
1944
Scope and Contents
March 15, 1944.
Reel 1 64
Five hundred dollars is donated to Blind Work Association.
1944
Scope and Contents
May 17, 1944.
Reel 1 65
Members are urged to buy "All American" Union cigarettes.
1944
Scope and Contents
May 17, 1944.
Reel 1 66
Six dollars is given to Bro. Lundy of Painters' Union, suffering from serious illness.
1944
Scope and Contents
May 17, 1944.
Reel 1 67
BCLU publicly denies communist infiltration
1944
Scope and Contents
June 21, 1944. Renounces "revolutionary and radical movements" after being linked to the American Labor Party and CIO Political Action Committee, "members of which...were alleged to have Communistic backgrounds."
Reel 1 68
Committee organized to study possibilities for Labor College scholarship.
1944
Scope and Contents
July 5, 1944.
Reel 1 69
Returning servicemen not to be charged any local fees for joining unions.
1944
Scope and Contents
November 15, 1944.
Reel 1 70
The Municipal - Street and Electric Railway Employees #1145 and Sheet Metal Workers #112 granted charters.
1944
Scope and Contents
November 15, 1944.
Reel 1 71
Ten dollars is donated to Red Cross.
1945
Scope and Contents
March 7, 1945.
Reel 1 72
Five dollars is donated to Sheltered Workshop Foundation.
1945
Scope and Contents
March 21, 1945.
Reel 1 73
Local 218 of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union affiliates.
1945
Scope and Contents
April 4, 1945.
Reel 1 74
Electricians Local #325 affiliates.
1945
Scope and Contents
April 18, 1945.
Reel 1 75
BCLU joins the AFL in its observation of National Citizenship Day.
1945
Scope and Contents
April 18, 1945.
Reel 1 76
All requests for donations will be returned if they do not bear the Union printing label.
1945
Scope and Contents
April 18, 1945.
Reel 1 77
Five dollars donated to the Blind Association.
1945
Scope and Contents
May 16, 1945.
Reel 1 78
ANSCO workers affiliates with the BCLU.
1945
Scope and Contents
June 20, 1945.
Reel 1 79
BCLU "goes on record" as being in total support, and "doing all they can" to establish physical education programs in all schools.
1945
Scope and Contents
June 20, 1945.
Reel 1 80
Brewery Workers Local affiliates with the BCLU.
1945
Scope and Contents
July 14, 1945.
Reel 1 81
BCLU observes National Physical Handicap Week.
1945
Scope and Contents
September 19, 1945.
Reel 1 82
BCLU donates to Community and War Chests.
1945
Scope and Contents
October 3, 1945.
Reel 1 83
Five dollars is donated to Blind Workers Association.
1946
Scope and Contents
June 5, 1946.
Reel 1 84
BCLU supports entertainment program.
1946
Scope and Contents
June 19, 1946.
Reel 1 85
BCLU supports Minimum Wage and Fair Employment Practices bills, as well as Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
1946
Scope and Contents
September 4, 1946.
Reel 1 86
ANSCO Machinists affiliate.
1946
Scope and Contents
November 6, 1946.
Reel 1 87
Five dollars is donated to Guiding Eyes, Inc.
1946
Scope and Contents
November 20, 1946.
Reel 1 88
Infantile Paralysis fund raiser nets $329.50.
1947
Scope and Contents
February 5, 1947.
Reel 1 89
Twenty five dollars is donated to the Sheltered Work Shop.
1947
Scope and Contents
March 5, 1947.
Reel 1 90
Local 112 of the Plumbers and Steamfitters affiliates.
1947
Scope and Contents
March 19, 1947.
Reel 1 91
BCLU supports United Leather Workers International Union in its attempts to organize Endicott-Johnson workers.
1947
Scope and Contents
April 16, 1947.
Reel 1 92
BCLU members are requested to buy shares in local cooperative stores.
1947
Scope and Contents
April 16, 1947.
Reel 1 93
BCLU formerly supports bus operators should they strike.
1947
Scope and Contents
May 7, 1947.
Reel 1 94
Entire BCLU body goes to waitresses picket after meeting for one hour of picket duty.
1947
Scope and Contents
May 7, 1947.
Reel 1 95
BCLU writes congressmen in effort to increase postal department budget.
1947
Scope and Contents
May 7, 1947.
Reel 1 96
Aid given to Waitresses Union in their strike.
1947
Scope and Contents
May 31, 1947.
Reel 1 97
Five dollars is donated to Blind Work Association.
1947
Scope and Contents
June 4, 1947.
Reel 1 98
Gains are reported in the bus operators strike .
1947
Scope and Contents
June 4, 1947.
Reel 1 99
The Postal Clerks and the Chemical Workers affiliate.
1947
Scope and Contents
June 18, 1947.
Reel 1 100
Striking Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees are aided by the BCLU.
1947
Scope and Contents
July 16, 1947.
Reel 1 101
BCLU seeks joint action with C.I.O. in opposition to the Taft- Hartley Bill.
1947
Scope and Contents
September 3, 1947.
Reel 1 102
BCLU donates $100.00 to the Labor Education Committee.
1947
Scope and Contents
November 5, 1947.
Reel 1 103
BCLU donates $100.00 to the Labor Education Committee.
1947
Scope and Contents
November 19, 1947.
Reel 1 104
BCLU goes on record opposing the Taft-Hartley Law and politicians who support it, calling it "slave labor legislation"
1948
Scope and Contents
February 4, 1948.
Reel 1 105
BCLU speaks out against the distribution of "obnoxious" National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) literature in schools.
1948
Scope and Contents
February 4, 1948.
Reel 1 106
BCLU donates $10 to National Farm Union.
1948
Scope and Contents
January 21, 1948.
Reel 1 107
BCLU/CIO Joint Pac give "unqualified support" to ITU in its struggle in Chicago.
1948
Scope and Contents
January 7, 1948.
Reel 1 108
BCLU urges enactment of legislation (in NY State) to give financial support to cerebral palsy victims and to cerebral palsy research centers.
1948
Scope and Contents
February 23, 1948. A resolution to this effect is sent to Governor Dewey, and Binghamton area Senators and Assemblymen.
Reel 1 109
BCLU affiliates with AFL Workers Education Bureau of America.
1948
Scope and Contents
March 17,1948.
Reel 1 110
BCLU protests to area Board of Educations over the distribution in the schools of "vicious" NAM pamphlets.
1948
Scope and Contents
March 17,1948.
Reel 1 111
BCLU donates $100 to Locals 173 and 218 of the Hotel and Bartenders International Union for strike assistance at the Arlington Hotel.
1948
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1948.
Reel 1 112
BCLU goes on record in support of John L. Lewis and United Mine Workers.
1948
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1948.
Reel 1 113
BCLU committee assigned to meet with Arlington Hotel management.
1948
Scope and Contents
April 7, 1948.
Reel 1 114
BCLU goes on record as opposing the Mundt-Nixon Bill.
1948
Scope and Contents
June 2, 1948.
Reel 1 115
BCLU establishes a Blood Bank Center at the BCLU.
1948
Scope and Contents
July 7, 1948.
Reel 1 116
BCLU donates $1500 to National Women's Trade Union League.
1948
Scope and Contents
November 17, 1948.
Reel 1 117
BCLU pledges $1800 to Lourdes Hospital Building Fund.
1949
Scope and Contents
May 18, 1949.
Reel 1 118
BCLU donates $100 to the Boys Club.
1949
Scope and Contents
May 18, 1949.
Reel 1 119
BCLU donates $25 to the National Cancer Foundation.
1949
Scope and Contents
July 6, 1949.
Reel 1 120
BCLU donates $25 to Community Chest.
1949
Scope and Contents
August 17, 1949.
Reel 1 121
Chauffeurs and Teamsters Local #693 affiliates with BCLU.
1949
Scope and Contents
August 17, 1949.
Reel 1 122
BCLU donates $100 to the Salvation Army.
1949
Scope and Contents
November 2, 1949.
Reel 1 123
BCLU donates $64.61 to Moon Building fire victims; a committee and fund is established for the same cause.
1949
Scope and Contents
December 21, 1949.
Reel 1 124
BCLU to organize a Samuel Gompers celebration.
1950
Scope and Contents
March 1, 1950.
Reel 1 125
BCLU offers time to assist the local division of Girl Scouts of America.
1950
Scope and Contents
May 17, 1950.
Reel 1 126
BCLU supports H.R. 647, to establish a Department of Health, Education, and Security.
1950
Scope and Contents
July 5, 1950.
Reel 1 127
BCLU donates $100 to the Boys Club.
1950
Scope and Contents
July 5, 1950.
Reel 1 128
BCLU actively supports the reelection of Senator Lehman.
1950
Scope and Contents
October 18, 1950.
Reel 1 129
BCLU requests its members not to patronize a local, non-union bar.
1950
Scope and Contents
May 2, 1951.
Reel 1 130
BCLU supports Chemical Workers Union in their difficulties at Ansco.
1950
Scope and Contents
July 12, 1951.
Reel 1 131
BCLU supports Prudential Insurance agents in their strike.
1952
Scope and Contents
January 11, 1952.
Reel 1 132
BCLU Executive Committee endorses a sales tax to give cost-of-living adjustments to city employees.
1952
Scope and Contents
April 14, 1952.
Reel 1 133
It is announced that the Teamsters Union, a BCLU affiliate, has donated an iron lung to Lourdes Hospital.
1952
Scope and Contents
August 20, 1952.
Reel 1 134
Mayor Kramer is endorsed for reelection.
1953
Scope and Contents
October 21, 1953.
Reel 1 135
The International Chemical Workers Union affiliate.
1953
Scope and Contents
December 2, 1953.
Reel 1 136
BCLU officially supports Musicians Union in its dispute with the Vestal Legion; the Vestal Legion Hall is boycotted.
1954
Scope and Contents
April 7, 1954.
Reel 1 137
BCLU officially supports the Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union is its dispute with Spaulding Bakeries.
1954
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1954.
Reel 1 138
A formal letter stating the BCLU's support of the Teachers Federation in its dispute with the Binghamton Board of Education is sent to the appropriate parties.
1954
Scope and Contents
May 16, 1954.
Reel 1 139
BCLU donates five dollars to the International Guiding Eyes Inc.
1954
Scope and Contents
August 18, 1954.
Reel 1 140
The Teamsters affiliate with BCLU.
1954
Scope and Contents
September 1, 1954.
Reel 1 141
BCLU supports the Plumbers and Steamfitters in their dispute with Ansco.
1954
Scope and Contents
October 6, 1954.
Reel 1 142
BCLU suspends their dues and gives free meeting space to distressed Garment Workers.
1954
Scope and Contents
December 15, 1954.
Reel 1 143
Brother Whitley addresses 35 seniors at Union-Endicott High School on "Why Collective Bargaining?"
1955
Scope and Contents
March 2, 1955.
Reel 1 144
BCLU endorses appointment of Mrs. Victoria Levent to the NYS Anti-Discrimination Commission.
1955
Scope and Contents
May 18, 1955.
Reel 1 145
BCLU supports Amalgamated Meat Cutters efforts in organizing Endicott-Johnson's Fur and Leather Division.
1955
Scope and Contents
May 18, 1955.
Reel 1 146
BCLU goes on record supporting a NYS seven and one half million dollar bond issue to build roads.
1955
Scope and Contents
September 7, 1955.
Reel 1 147
BCLU unanimously endorses strike vote by Traction Co. Bus Operators.
1955
Scope and Contents
December 7, 1955.
Reel 1 148
BCLU places Elks Club on its unfair list for firing Musicians Union members who refused to cross a Bartenders picket.
1955
Scope and Contents
December 7, 1955.
Reel 1 149
President Maurice Quain sent as BCLU delegate to AF of L- CIO Unity Convention.
1955
Scope and Contents
December 21, 1955.
Reel 1 150
With help from BCLU, Local 263 of Beer Drivers, Brewery, Soft Drink and Maintenance Workers, organize Lucas Distributing Company, Donnelly Distributing Company, and Canada Dry Bottle Co.
1956
Scope and Contents
January 4,1956.
Reel 1 151
BCLU appoint representatives to the Citizens' Committee for construction of Veterans' Memorial Auditorium.
1956
Scope and Contents
January 4,1956.
Reel 1 152
BCLU donates ten dollars to the Westinghouse Strike Fund.
1956
Scope and Contents
March 7, 1956.
Reel 1 153
At the request of Retail Clerks, Binghamton Montgomery Ward is placed on the Council's "Do Not Patronize" list.
1956
Scope and Contents
May 16, 1956.
Reel 1 154
Contract negotiation completed between Retail Clerks and Montgomery Ward. Ward's is taken off "Do Not Patronize" list.
1956
Scope and Contents
November 7, 1956.
Reel 1 155
BCLU supports N.A.B.E.T. in their strike against Triangle Publications Inc. (WNBF).
1956
Scope and Contents
December 5, 1956.
Reel 1 156
On the request of the AFL, the BCLU voices protest over Soviet acts in Hungary.
1956
Scope and Contents
December 19, 1956.
Reel 1 157
Iron Workers affiliate.
1956
Scope and Contents
December 19, 1956.
Reel 1 158
"Sunshine gift" sent to Bro. Bernard Whitley who's sick in the hospital.
1957
Scope and Contents
January 2, 1957.
Reel 1 159
Crowley's Milk Co. placed on BCLU's "unfair list".
1957
Scope and Contents
January 16, 1957.
Reel 1 160
BCLU supports the NABET in their strike against WNBF-TV's facilities.
1957
Scope and Contents
July 17, 1957. Also notify all local unions of strike and organize mass picketing.
Reel 1 161
Unions chartered by newly merged AFL-CIO in the BCLU
1957
Scope and Contents
October 25, 1957. Includes: Bricklayers, Masons & Plasterers, Local 42; Journey Bakers, Local #156; Bakery & Confectionary Workers, Local #354; Electrical Workers, Local #325; Insurance Agents International Union, Local #139; Hod Carriers, Building & Com
Reel 1 162
BCLU officially endorses John J. Burns for election to the post of Mayor of Binghamton.
1957
Scope and Contents
October 25, 1957.
Reel 1 163
BCLU is rezoned by the AFL-CIO and renamed to Broome-East Tioga Federation of Labor. (BFL)
1957
Scope and Contents
October 25, 1957.
Reel 1 164
BFL allows its hall to be used as polling place for Congressional elections.
1957
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December l8, 1957.
Reel 1 165
BFL assists the Teachers Federation in its membership drive.
1958
Scope and Contents
April 2, 1958.
Reel 1 166
BFL plans for establishment of a permanent labor library at local Labor Temple.
1958
Scope and Contents
April 16, 1958.
Reel 1 167
Letters of protest sent to Westover Branch of the First City National Bank in regard to its displaying of scab-made Kohler products.
1958
Scope and Contents
May 7, 1958.
Reel 1 168
Foster and Bradley Hotel refuses to recognize the organization attempts of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union.
1958
Scope and Contents
June 5, 1958.
Reel 1 169
The hotel is given two weeks until it's put on the "we do not patronize list".
1958
Scope and Contents
June 5, 1958.
Reel 1 170
Postal Clerks Local #858 affiliates.
1958
Scope and Contents
June 25, 1958.
Reel 1 171
Mayor Burns proclaims Union Label Week.
1958
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September 17, 1958.
Reel 1 172
BFL requests pay raise and increased vacation time for Binghamton city employees from City Council.
1958
Scope and Contents
November 4, 1958.
Reel 1 173
BFL places Stroehmann's Bread and Proctor Electrical Appliances on its "We Do Not Patronize" list for employing non-union workers.
1959
Scope and Contents
January 21, 1959.
Reel 1 174
BFL places AFL-CIO News subscriptions for: Central and North High Schools, Public Library, Harpur College Library, Broome Technical Institute Library, and Seton Catholic High School.
1959
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February 25,1959.
Reel 1 175
BFL hosts Peruvian labor leaders.
1959
Scope and Contents
November 4, 1959.
Reel 1 176
BFL voices its support of the United Packinghouse Workers in their strike against Wilson and Co.
1960
Scope and Contents
February 3, 1960.
Reel 1 177
BFL puts Wilson and Co. on the "We Do Not Patronize" list.
1960
Scope and Contents
February 3, 1960.
Reel 1 178
BFL asks its local affiliates to write to their senators and assemblymen in opposition to the Pierce-Mason bill.
1960
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February 3, 1960.
Reel 1 179
BLF delegates write their congressmen urging passage of the Forand Bill.
1960
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March 2, 1960.
Reel 1 180
BFL donates money to the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding strike fund.
1960
Scope and Contents
April 20, 1960.
Reel 1 181
BFL decides to set up a local Union Label and Service Trades Council.
1960
Scope and Contents
September 7, 1960.
Reel 1 182
BFL supports Postal Clerk's Union by not patronizing Sears and Roebuck.
1960
Scope and Contents
December 7, 1960.
Reel 1 183
BFL endorses the aims of March of Dimes polio drive.
1960
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December 21, 1960.