ILGWU Publications., 1892-1980
Collection Number: 6036/075
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
ILGWU Publications, 1892-1980
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
6036/075
Abstract:
The collection consists of various publications
Creator:
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
Quanitities:
1 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English
Founded in 1900 by local union delegates representing about 2,000 members in cities
in the northeastern United States, the ILGWU grew in geographical scope, membership
size, 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. In 1995, the ILGWU merged with the Amalgamated
Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) to form the Union of Needletrades, Industrial
and Textile Employees (UNITE).
Included are publications collected or published by the union. Many are articles in
magazines and journals, there are some industry studies, as well as anniverary editions
for the union.
Access to the collections in the Kheel Center is restricted. Please contact a reference
archivist for access to these materials.
This collection must be used in keeping with the Kheel Center Information Sheet and
Procedures for Document Use.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
ILGWU Publications. #6036/075. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and
Archives, Cornell University Library.
Names:
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
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