ILGWU Local 155 Records, 1970-1972
Collection Number: 5780/129
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
ILGWU Local 155 Records, 1970-1972
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5780/129
Abstract:
The collection contains records relating to Local 155's elections in 1971 and the
investigations of those elections the following year.
Creator:
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU). Local 155
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
Quanitities:
0.5 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English, Spanish
The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union was once one of the largest labor
unions in the United States founded in 1900 by local union delegates representing
about 2,000 members in cities in the northeastern United States. It was one of the
first U.S. Unions to have a membership consisting of mostly females, and it played
a key role in the labor history of the 1920s and 1930s. The union is generally referred
to as the "ILGWU" or the "ILG". The ILGWU grew in geographical scope, membership size,
and political influence to become one of the most powerful forces in American organized
labor by mid-century. Representing workers in the women's garment industry, the ILGWU
worked to improve working and living conditions of its members through collective
bargaining agreements, training programs, health care facilities, cooperative housing,
educational opportunities, and other efforts. The ILGWU merged with the Amalgamated
Clothing and Textile Workers Union in 1995 to form the Union of Needle trades, Industrial
and Textile Employees (UNITE). UNITE merged with the Hotel Employees and Restaurant
Employees Union (HERE) in 2004 to create a new union known as UNITE HERE. The two
unions that formed UNITE in 1995 represented only 250,000 workers between them, down
from the ILGWU's peak membership of 450,000 in 1969.
Local 155, International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union ILGWU), also known as the
Knitgoods Workers' Union, was chartered in 1933 and based in New York City.
The collection documents the appeal of February 1971 officer elections for Local 155.
Edward Tucker was a rank and file candidate running for manager-secretary of Local
155. He filed multiple appeals regarding the results of the elections on behalf of
the Rank and File slate regarding candidate nominations, favored candidates, and the
use of intimidation, harassment and fear of penalty for support the Rank and File
candidates. The collection includes hearing transcripts, documentation of the numerous
appeals and protests, records of the Election and Objection Committee, and correspondence.
Another election took place in March 1972 conducted by the U.S. Labor Department after
investigations into the fraud charges.
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INFORMATION FOR USERS
ILGWU Local 155 Records #5780/129. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation
and Archives, Cornell University Library.
Related Collections: 5780: ILGWU records 5780/054: ILGWU Local 155 Records
Names:
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Local 155 (New York, N.Y.)
Subjects:
Women's clothing industry -- United States
Women's clothing industry--New York (State)--New York.
Clothing workers--Labor unions--United States.
Clothing workers -- Labor unions -- New York (State) -- New York
Clothing workers -- United States
Clothing workers--New York (State)--New York.
Industrial relations -- United States
Industrial relations--New York (State)--New York.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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| Box 1 | Folder 1 |
1971 Local 155 Election
|
1972 |
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Scope and Contents
U.S. Department of Labor Investigation
|
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| Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Rank and File Committee
|
1970-1971 |
| Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Local 155 Elections
|
1971 |
| Box 1 | Folder 4 |
Protest-Appeal of Edward J. Tucker. 1971 Local 155 Elections.
|
1971 |
| Box 1 | Folder 5 |
Progressive Group Knitgoods Workers' Union
|
1970-1971 |
| Box 1 | Folder 6 |
Election and Objection Committee
|
1970-1971 |
| Box 1 | Folder 7 |
Local 155 Elections
|
1971 |
|
Scope and Contents
English and Spanish
|
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| Box 1 | Folder 8 |
Local 155 Re-Run Election
|
1971-1972 |
|
Scope and Contents
English and Spanish
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| Box 1 | Folder 9 |
1971 Local 155 Election Results
|
1971-1972 |
| Box 1 | Folder 10 |
1971 Local 155 Elections. Rank and File Committee Protest
|
1972 |