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
A negative copy is available upon request.
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INFORMATION FOR USERS
Binghamton Central Labor Union Records on Microfilm #5688 mf. Kheel Center for Labor-Management
Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
Related Collections: 6046: Archives Union File (AUF)
Names:
Binghamton Central Labor Union (Binghamton, N.Y.)
Subjects:
Labor unions -- New York (State) -- Binghamton -- Local unions
Vocational education. Agricultural workers.
CONTAINER LIST
Container
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Description
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Date
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Reel 1 |
Records, 1941-1960
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Reel 1 | 1 |
Crowley Milk was added to the Central's "we do not patronize" list.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
January 7, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 2 |
Union members were asked not to buy Time and Life, since they were published by an
anti-union company.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
January 7, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 3 |
Members were asked not to patronize non-union bars.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
January 7, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 4 |
Binghamton Central Labor Council (BCLU) endorses AFL opposition to anti-strike legislation
of Senator Smith (of Virginia).
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
January 8, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 5 |
BCLU wrote to state senators, favoring the lowering the minimum age for old age support.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
February 19, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 6 |
BCLU and Operating Engineers Local 410 offer financial support to striking bus drivers.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
June 4, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 7 |
Additional financial support for the striking drivers was made by union carpenters,
pressmen, and printers.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
June 18, 1941.
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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.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
September 3, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 9 |
Efforts to get International Garment Workers representative in the area to organize
was announced.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
September 3, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 10 |
Names and addresses of appropriate workers needing organizing were requested.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
September 3, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 11 |
The effort to get the chauffeurs into BCLU was reported upon.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
September 3, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 12 |
A committee was appointed for the purpose of bringing the chauffeurs into the BCLU.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
October 1, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 13 |
Chauffeurs join the BCLU with a unanimous vote.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
October 15, 1941.
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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.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
October 15, 1941.
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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.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
October 15, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 16 |
A committee is formed to combat the new tax on amusement places using live as opposed
to recorded band music.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
November 5, 1941.
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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.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
November 19, 1941.
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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.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
November 19, 1941.
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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.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
December 3, 1941.
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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.
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1941 |
Scope and Contents
December 3, 1941.
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Reel 1 | 21 |
Ten dollar donation by the Council to be used to fight Infantile Paralysis by the
President's Labor Committee.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
January 21, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 22 |
It was announced that Budweiser beer truck drivers are non-union. BCLU members asked
not to buy Bud.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
February 18, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 23 |
Committee formed to try and get the photo and chemical workers to join BCLU.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
March 4, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 24 |
Communication sent to Binghamton press protesting it's anti-labor attitude.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
March 18, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 25 |
New York State AFL requests that BCLU send letters to State Senators and Assemblymen
endorsing Governor Lehman's recommendations.
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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.
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Reel 1 | 26 |
Brother Morey was sent to aid the striking Upholsterers Union.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
April 15, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 27 |
BCLU members are asked not to patronize non-union grills and barber shops.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
April 15, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 28 |
Five dollars are donated to the Blind Work Association.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
May 6, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 29 |
Six dollars are donated to the Disabled American Veterans.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
June 3, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 30 |
Five dollars are donated to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
June 3, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 31 |
BCLU aids local blacks to develop housing project.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
September 2, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 32 |
Organization attempts are made at Ozalid Products Co.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
September 2, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 33 |
Sweet's Foundry becomes a union shop.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
September 2, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 34 |
City firemen affiliate with the BCLU.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
October 7, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 35 |
Organization attempts made at Afqa-Ansco are met with resistance.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
October 7, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 36 |
BCLU endorses the Blood Bank and encourages members to give.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
October 21, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 37 |
Roofers organized. Photo and chemical workers refuse to affiliate.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
November 4, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 38 |
Five dollars are donated to the Blind Workers.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
November 18, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 39 |
Chauffeurs state they will withdraw from the BCLU.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
December 2, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 40 |
BCLU endorses Paul Spendley for Binghamton Post Master.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
December 2, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 41 |
BCLU endorses R. Segmore for state Industrial Commissioner.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
December 2, 1942.
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Reel 1 | 42 |
Servicemen and pensioners who are not paying dues are determined to be exempt from
the per capita tax.
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1942 |
Scope and Contents
December 2, 1942.
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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.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
February 13, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 44 |
BCLU agrees to help the Red Cross on an upcoming project in any way it can.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
February 17, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 45 |
Per capita tax of the BCLU is lowered to ten cents for a trial period.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
February 17, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 46 |
BCLU makes plans to set up an educational program on labor problems through radio
broadcasts and the local daily newspapers.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
March 6, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 47 |
A committee is established to investigate the possibility of having a fair, circus,
or bazaar to raise funds for BCLU.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
March 6, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 48 |
BCLU asked for assistance by local Bartenders Union in its grievance with the Bingham
Hotel.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
March 20, 1943. BCLU sends a letter to management of hotel requesting that management
meet the bartenders' demands.
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Reel 1 | 49 |
Five dollars is sent to Sheltered Workshop Foundation.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
April 7, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 50 |
Five dollars is donated to the Blind Association.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 51 |
Attempts to organize the Dry Back Corp. are announced.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 52 |
BCLU organizes a congressional letter writing campaign in opposition to the Connelly
bill.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 53 |
BCLU supports the Hotel and Waitresses' Local Union in an organizing drive.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 54 |
BCLU decides to rent space in their new building to the general public.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
July 10, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 55 |
BCLU plans its Labor Day Celebration.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
July 17, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 56 |
Card of bereavement sent to the family of the late Bro. Paul Baker of the Hotel and
Restaurant Employees Union.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
October 6, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 57 |
BCLU endorses Wm. S. Richardson for city judge.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
October 20, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 58 |
Five dollars is donated to Blind Association.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
October 20, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 59 |
BCLU petitions against the reestablishment of Prohibition.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
December 15, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 60 |
BCLU involved in distribution of Christmas baskets and dinners; the BCLU also donate
$10 to the project.
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1943 |
Scope and Contents
December 15, 1943.
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Reel 1 | 61 |
BCLU makes efforts to get law extending firemen's working hours vetoed.
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1944 |
Scope and Contents
January 10, 1944.
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Reel 1 | 62 |
BCLU assists in Red Cross blood drive.
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1944 |
Scope and Contents
March 15, 1944.
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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.
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1944 |
Scope and Contents
March 15, 1944.
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Reel 1 | 64 |
Five hundred dollars is donated to Blind Work Association.
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1944 |
Scope and Contents
May 17, 1944.
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Reel 1 | 65 |
Members are urged to buy "All American" Union cigarettes.
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1944 |
Scope and Contents
May 17, 1944.
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Reel 1 | 66 |
Six dollars is given to Bro. Lundy of Painters' Union, suffering from serious illness.
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1944 |
Scope and Contents
May 17, 1944.
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Reel 1 | 67 |
BCLU publicly denies communist infiltration
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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."
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Reel 1 | 68 |
Committee organized to study possibilities for Labor College scholarship.
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1944 |
Scope and Contents
July 5, 1944.
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Reel 1 | 69 |
Returning servicemen not to be charged any local fees for joining unions.
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1944 |
Scope and Contents
November 15, 1944.
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Reel 1 | 70 |
The Municipal - Street and Electric Railway Employees #1145 and Sheet Metal Workers
#112 granted charters.
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1944 |
Scope and Contents
November 15, 1944.
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Reel 1 | 71 |
Ten dollars is donated to Red Cross.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
March 7, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 72 |
Five dollars is donated to Sheltered Workshop Foundation.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
March 21, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 73 |
Local 218 of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union affiliates.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
April 4, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 74 |
Electricians Local #325 affiliates.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
April 18, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 75 |
BCLU joins the AFL in its observation of National Citizenship Day.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
April 18, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 76 |
All requests for donations will be returned if they do not bear the Union printing
label.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
April 18, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 77 |
Five dollars donated to the Blind Association.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
May 16, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 78 |
ANSCO workers affiliates with the BCLU.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
June 20, 1945.
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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.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
June 20, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 80 |
Brewery Workers Local affiliates with the BCLU.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
July 14, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 81 |
BCLU observes National Physical Handicap Week.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
September 19, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 82 |
BCLU donates to Community and War Chests.
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
October 3, 1945.
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Reel 1 | 83 |
Five dollars is donated to Blind Workers Association.
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1946 |
Scope and Contents
June 5, 1946.
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Reel 1 | 84 |
BCLU supports entertainment program.
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1946 |
Scope and Contents
June 19, 1946.
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Reel 1 | 85 |
BCLU supports Minimum Wage and Fair Employment Practices bills, as well as Anti-Poll
Tax Bill.
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1946 |
Scope and Contents
September 4, 1946.
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Reel 1 | 86 |
ANSCO Machinists affiliate.
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1946 |
Scope and Contents
November 6, 1946.
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Reel 1 | 87 |
Five dollars is donated to Guiding Eyes, Inc.
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1946 |
Scope and Contents
November 20, 1946.
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Reel 1 | 88 |
Infantile Paralysis fund raiser nets $329.50.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
February 5, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 89 |
Twenty five dollars is donated to the Sheltered Work Shop.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
March 5, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 90 |
Local 112 of the Plumbers and Steamfitters affiliates.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
March 19, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 91 |
BCLU supports United Leather Workers International Union in its attempts to organize
Endicott-Johnson workers.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
April 16, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 92 |
BCLU members are requested to buy shares in local cooperative stores.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
April 16, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 93 |
BCLU formerly supports bus operators should they strike.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
May 7, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 94 |
Entire BCLU body goes to waitresses picket after meeting for one hour of picket duty.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
May 7, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 95 |
BCLU writes congressmen in effort to increase postal department budget.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
May 7, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 96 |
Aid given to Waitresses Union in their strike.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
May 31, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 97 |
Five dollars is donated to Blind Work Association.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
June 4, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 98 |
Gains are reported in the bus operators strike .
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
June 4, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 99 |
The Postal Clerks and the Chemical Workers affiliate.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
June 18, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 100 |
Striking Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees are aided by the BCLU.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
July 16, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 101 |
BCLU seeks joint action with C.I.O. in opposition to the Taft- Hartley Bill.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
September 3, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 102 |
BCLU donates $100.00 to the Labor Education Committee.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
November 5, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 103 |
BCLU donates $100.00 to the Labor Education Committee.
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1947 |
Scope and Contents
November 19, 1947.
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Reel 1 | 104 |
BCLU goes on record opposing the Taft-Hartley Law and politicians who support it,
calling it "slave labor legislation"
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
February 4, 1948.
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Reel 1 | 105 |
BCLU speaks out against the distribution of "obnoxious" National Association of Manufacturers
(NAM) literature in schools.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
February 4, 1948.
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Reel 1 | 106 |
BCLU donates $10 to National Farm Union.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
January 21, 1948.
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Reel 1 | 107 |
BCLU/CIO Joint Pac give "unqualified support" to ITU in its struggle in Chicago.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
January 7, 1948.
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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.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
February 23, 1948. A resolution to this effect is sent to Governor Dewey, and Binghamton
area Senators and Assemblymen.
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Reel 1 | 109 |
BCLU affiliates with AFL Workers Education Bureau of America.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
March 17,1948.
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Reel 1 | 110 |
BCLU protests to area Board of Educations over the distribution in the schools of
"vicious" NAM pamphlets.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
March 17,1948.
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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.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1948.
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Reel 1 | 112 |
BCLU goes on record in support of John L. Lewis and United Mine Workers.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1948.
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Reel 1 | 113 |
BCLU committee assigned to meet with Arlington Hotel management.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
April 7, 1948.
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Reel 1 | 114 |
BCLU goes on record as opposing the Mundt-Nixon Bill.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
June 2, 1948.
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Reel 1 | 115 |
BCLU establishes a Blood Bank Center at the BCLU.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
July 7, 1948.
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Reel 1 | 116 |
BCLU donates $1500 to National Women's Trade Union League.
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
November 17, 1948.
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Reel 1 | 117 |
BCLU pledges $1800 to Lourdes Hospital Building Fund.
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1949 |
Scope and Contents
May 18, 1949.
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Reel 1 | 118 |
BCLU donates $100 to the Boys Club.
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1949 |
Scope and Contents
May 18, 1949.
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Reel 1 | 119 |
BCLU donates $25 to the National Cancer Foundation.
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1949 |
Scope and Contents
July 6, 1949.
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Reel 1 | 120 |
BCLU donates $25 to Community Chest.
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1949 |
Scope and Contents
August 17, 1949.
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Reel 1 | 121 |
Chauffeurs and Teamsters Local #693 affiliates with BCLU.
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1949 |
Scope and Contents
August 17, 1949.
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Reel 1 | 122 |
BCLU donates $100 to the Salvation Army.
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1949 |
Scope and Contents
November 2, 1949.
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Reel 1 | 123 |
BCLU donates $64.61 to Moon Building fire victims; a committee and fund is established
for the same cause.
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1949 |
Scope and Contents
December 21, 1949.
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Reel 1 | 124 |
BCLU to organize a Samuel Gompers celebration.
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1950 |
Scope and Contents
March 1, 1950.
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Reel 1 | 125 |
BCLU offers time to assist the local division of Girl Scouts of America.
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1950 |
Scope and Contents
May 17, 1950.
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Reel 1 | 126 |
BCLU supports H.R. 647, to establish a Department of Health, Education, and Security.
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1950 |
Scope and Contents
July 5, 1950.
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Reel 1 | 127 |
BCLU donates $100 to the Boys Club.
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1950 |
Scope and Contents
July 5, 1950.
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Reel 1 | 128 |
BCLU actively supports the reelection of Senator Lehman.
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1950 |
Scope and Contents
October 18, 1950.
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Reel 1 | 129 |
BCLU requests its members not to patronize a local, non-union bar.
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1950 |
Scope and Contents
May 2, 1951.
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Reel 1 | 130 |
BCLU supports Chemical Workers Union in their difficulties at Ansco.
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1950 |
Scope and Contents
July 12, 1951.
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Reel 1 | 131 |
BCLU supports Prudential Insurance agents in their strike.
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1952 |
Scope and Contents
January 11, 1952.
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Reel 1 | 132 |
BCLU Executive Committee endorses a sales tax to give cost-of-living adjustments to
city employees.
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1952 |
Scope and Contents
April 14, 1952.
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Reel 1 | 133 |
It is announced that the Teamsters Union, a BCLU affiliate, has donated an iron lung
to Lourdes Hospital.
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1952 |
Scope and Contents
August 20, 1952.
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Reel 1 | 134 |
Mayor Kramer is endorsed for reelection.
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1953 |
Scope and Contents
October 21, 1953.
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Reel 1 | 135 |
The International Chemical Workers Union affiliate.
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1953 |
Scope and Contents
December 2, 1953.
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Reel 1 | 136 |
BCLU officially supports Musicians Union in its dispute with the Vestal Legion; the
Vestal Legion Hall is boycotted.
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1954 |
Scope and Contents
April 7, 1954.
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Reel 1 | 137 |
BCLU officially supports the Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union is its dispute
with Spaulding Bakeries.
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1954 |
Scope and Contents
May 5, 1954.
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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.
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1954 |
Scope and Contents
May 16, 1954.
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Reel 1 | 139 |
BCLU donates five dollars to the International Guiding Eyes Inc.
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1954 |
Scope and Contents
August 18, 1954.
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Reel 1 | 140 |
The Teamsters affiliate with BCLU.
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1954 |
Scope and Contents
September 1, 1954.
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Reel 1 | 141 |
BCLU supports the Plumbers and Steamfitters in their dispute with Ansco.
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1954 |
Scope and Contents
October 6, 1954.
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Reel 1 | 142 |
BCLU suspends their dues and gives free meeting space to distressed Garment Workers.
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1954 |
Scope and Contents
December 15, 1954.
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Reel 1 | 143 |
Brother Whitley addresses 35 seniors at Union-Endicott High School on "Why Collective
Bargaining?"
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1955 |
Scope and Contents
March 2, 1955.
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Reel 1 | 144 |
BCLU endorses appointment of Mrs. Victoria Levent to the NYS Anti-Discrimination Commission.
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1955 |
Scope and Contents
May 18, 1955.
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Reel 1 | 145 |
BCLU supports Amalgamated Meat Cutters efforts in organizing Endicott-Johnson's Fur
and Leather Division.
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1955 |
Scope and Contents
May 18, 1955.
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Reel 1 | 146 |
BCLU goes on record supporting a NYS seven and one half million dollar bond issue
to build roads.
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1955 |
Scope and Contents
September 7, 1955.
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Reel 1 | 147 |
BCLU unanimously endorses strike vote by Traction Co. Bus Operators.
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1955 |
Scope and Contents
December 7, 1955.
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Reel 1 | 148 |
BCLU places Elks Club on its unfair list for firing Musicians Union members who refused
to cross a Bartenders picket.
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1955 |
Scope and Contents
December 7, 1955.
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Reel 1 | 149 |
President Maurice Quain sent as BCLU delegate to AF of L- CIO Unity Convention.
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1955 |
Scope and Contents
December 21, 1955.
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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.
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1956 |
Scope and Contents
January 4,1956.
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Reel 1 | 151 |
BCLU appoint representatives to the Citizens' Committee for construction of Veterans'
Memorial Auditorium.
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1956 |
Scope and Contents
January 4,1956.
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Reel 1 | 152 |
BCLU donates ten dollars to the Westinghouse Strike Fund.
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1956 |
Scope and Contents
March 7, 1956.
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Reel 1 | 153 |
At the request of Retail Clerks, Binghamton Montgomery Ward is placed on the Council's
"Do Not Patronize" list.
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1956 |
Scope and Contents
May 16, 1956.
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Reel 1 | 154 |
Contract negotiation completed between Retail Clerks and Montgomery Ward. Ward's is
taken off "Do Not Patronize" list.
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1956 |
Scope and Contents
November 7, 1956.
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Reel 1 | 155 |
BCLU supports N.A.B.E.T. in their strike against Triangle Publications Inc. (WNBF).
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1956 |
Scope and Contents
December 5, 1956.
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Reel 1 | 156 |
On the request of the AFL, the BCLU voices protest over Soviet acts in Hungary.
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1956 |
Scope and Contents
December 19, 1956.
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Reel 1 | 157 |
Iron Workers affiliate.
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1956 |
Scope and Contents
December 19, 1956.
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Reel 1 | 158 |
"Sunshine gift" sent to Bro. Bernard Whitley who's sick in the hospital.
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1957 |
Scope and Contents
January 2, 1957.
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Reel 1 | 159 |
Crowley's Milk Co. placed on BCLU's "unfair list".
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1957 |
Scope and Contents
January 16, 1957.
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Reel 1 | 160 |
BCLU supports the NABET in their strike against WNBF-TV's facilities.
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1957 |
Scope and Contents
July 17, 1957. Also notify all local unions of strike and organize mass picketing.
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Reel 1 | 161 |
Unions chartered by newly merged AFL-CIO in the BCLU
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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
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Reel 1 | 162 |
BCLU officially endorses John J. Burns for election to the post of Mayor of Binghamton.
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1957 |
Scope and Contents
October 25, 1957.
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Reel 1 | 163 |
BCLU is rezoned by the AFL-CIO and renamed to Broome-East Tioga Federation of Labor.
(BFL)
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1957 |
Scope and Contents
October 25, 1957.
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Reel 1 | 164 |
BFL allows its hall to be used as polling place for Congressional elections.
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1957 |
Scope and Contents
December l8, 1957.
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Reel 1 | 165 |
BFL assists the Teachers Federation in its membership drive.
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1958 |
Scope and Contents
April 2, 1958.
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Reel 1 | 166 |
BFL plans for establishment of a permanent labor library at local Labor Temple.
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1958 |
Scope and Contents
April 16, 1958.
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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.
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1958 |
Scope and Contents
May 7, 1958.
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Reel 1 | 168 |
Foster and Bradley Hotel refuses to recognize the organization attempts of the Hotel
and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union.
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1958 |
Scope and Contents
June 5, 1958.
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Reel 1 | 169 |
The hotel is given two weeks until it's put on the "we do not patronize list".
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1958 |
Scope and Contents
June 5, 1958.
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Reel 1 | 170 |
Postal Clerks Local #858 affiliates.
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1958 |
Scope and Contents
June 25, 1958.
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Reel 1 | 171 |
Mayor Burns proclaims Union Label Week.
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1958 |
Scope and Contents
September 17, 1958.
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Reel 1 | 172 |
BFL requests pay raise and increased vacation time for Binghamton city employees from
City Council.
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1958 |
Scope and Contents
November 4, 1958.
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Reel 1 | 173 |
BFL places Stroehmann's Bread and Proctor Electrical Appliances on its "We Do Not
Patronize" list for employing non-union workers.
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1959 |
Scope and Contents
January 21, 1959.
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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.
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1959 |
Scope and Contents
February 25,1959.
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Reel 1 | 175 |
BFL hosts Peruvian labor leaders.
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1959 |
Scope and Contents
November 4, 1959.
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Reel 1 | 176 |
BFL voices its support of the United Packinghouse Workers in their strike against
Wilson and Co.
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
February 3, 1960.
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Reel 1 | 177 |
BFL puts Wilson and Co. on the "We Do Not Patronize" list.
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
February 3, 1960.
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Reel 1 | 178 |
BFL asks its local affiliates to write to their senators and assemblymen in opposition
to the Pierce-Mason bill.
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
February 3, 1960.
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Reel 1 | 179 |
BLF delegates write their congressmen urging passage of the Forand Bill.
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
March 2, 1960.
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Reel 1 | 180 |
BFL donates money to the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding strike fund.
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
April 20, 1960.
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Reel 1 | 181 |
BFL decides to set up a local Union Label and Service Trades Council.
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
September 7, 1960.
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Reel 1 | 182 |
BFL supports Postal Clerk's Union by not patronizing Sears and Roebuck.
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
December 7, 1960.
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Reel 1 | 183 |
BFL endorses the aims of March of Dimes polio drive.
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
December 21, 1960.
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