Wilcox, Bertram F. Arbitration Awards, 1958-1972
Collection Number: 5394
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Bertram F. Wilcox Arbitration Awards, 1958-1972
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5394
Abstract:
Case files include awards (and drafts); correspondence regarding individual cases;
manuscript notes kept by Willcox on the cases; opinions; arbitrator's reports; grievance
reports; agreements; union statements; summaries of testimony; briefs; decisions;
transcripts of cases; exhibits; press releases; and other supporting documentation.
Creator:
Willcox, Bertram F.
Quanitities:
3.5 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English
Bertram Francis Willcox, (B.A., Cornell University, 1917, LL.B., Harvard University,
1922) was a professor emeritus of law at Cornell University, where he taught most
of his academic career (1946-1967).
Willcox was also the McRoberts professor in the administration of law at Cornell
(1954-1967). Prior to his teaching career, Willcox practiced with Hughes, Rounds,
Schurman & Dwight and was a partner in Schurman, Wiley & Willcox and successor firms
(1923-1943). Professor Willcox also served as a public member of the Appeals Board
of the US War Labor Board (1944-1945) and as an independent arbitrator.
Case files include awards (and drafts); correspondence regarding individual cases;
manuscript notes kept by Willcox on the cases; opinions; arbitrator's reports; grievance
reports; agreements; union statements; summaries of testimony; briefs; decisions;
transcripts of cases; exhibits; press releases; and other supporting documentation.
The major cases arbitrated involve the International Association of Machinists (1950-1958)
vs. the following: National Cash Register Company, United States Hoffman Machinery
Corporation, American La France, Ward La France, New York Air Brakes Company, Geneva
Forge Division of Ekco Products Company, Poloran Products of Pennsylvania, Twin Coach
Company, and St. Regis Paper Company. Issues include dismissal, wage rate, time standards,
retroactivity, merit pay, incentive rate, recall, and back pay; the International
Chemical Workers Union (1950-1960) vs. ANSCO (division of General Anihine and Film
Corporation), the Norich Pharmaceutical Company, Winthrop Laboratories (division of
Sterling Drug Incorporated), and the George Breon Company on issues of dismissal,
wage rate, back pay, incentive rates, seniority (ability and qualifications), promotion,
recall, and penalty overtime; and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs,
Warehousemen and Helpers of America (1948-1950) vs. Hall's Motor Transit Company,
Niagara Motor Express, and Canada Dry Ginger Ale Incorporated on issues of dismissal,
recall, and wage rates.
Other cases include the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
of America (1953-1955) vs. Pratt and Letchworth (division of the Dayton Malleable
Iron Company) and Philco Food Corporation on issues of wages, hours of work, and layoff;
United Steelworkers of America (1954-1958) vs. Barcolo Manufacturing Company and Bendix
Aviation Corporation (Utica Division) on issues of dismissal, job performance by foremen,
seniority, and demotion; the International Handbag and Novelty Workers Union (1954-1955)
vs. R. Appeal Incorporated on the issue of dismissal; the United Papermakers and Paperworkers
(1958-1969) vs. International Paper Company (Ticonderoga Mills, Northern Division)
and St. Regis Paper Company on issues of shift rotation and work days; the United
Mine Workers of America, District 50 (1968) vs. Industrial Chemical Division of Allied
Chemical Corporation and Pennwoven Incorporated on issues of wage rates, and work
assignment; the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America (1951-1969)
vs. Southern Tier Builders Association and American La France-Foamite Corporation
on issues of wages, reclassification, and breach of contract (failure to supply necessary
labor); and the United Automobile Workers of America (1955-1969) vs. LeRoy Machine
Company and Electric Autolite Company on issues of layoff and contracting out.
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INFORMATION FOR USERS
Bertram F. Wilcox Arbitration Awards #5394. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation
and Archives, Cornell University Library.
Names:
American La France
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America.
International Association of Machinists
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America
International Chemical Workers Union
International Union, United Automobile Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers
of America
National Cash Register Company
Southern Tier Builders Association
St. Regis Paper Company
United Steelworkers of America
Willcox, Bertram F.
Subjects:
Arbitration, Industrial -- United States -- Cases.
Industrial arbitrators.
Arbitration, Industrial. Aircraft industry. United States.
Arbitration, Industrial. Building trades. United States.
Arbitration, Industrial. Drug trade. United States.
Arbitration, Industrial. Food industry. United States.
Arbitration, Industrial. Handbag industry. United States.
Arbitration, Industrial. Iron industry. United States.
Arbitration, Industrial. Machine industry. United States.
Arbitration, Industrial. Mining industry. United States.
Arbitration, Industrial. Novelty industry. United States.
Arbitration, Industrial. Paper industry. United States.
Arbitration, Industrial. Transportation. United States.
Contracting out. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
Employees, Dismissal of. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
Hours of labor. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
Labor discipline. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
Layoffs. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
Position classification. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
Promotions. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
Seniority, Employee. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
Wages. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
Work assignments. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
Work rules. Arbitration, Industrial. United States.
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 |
R. Appel Incorporated versus International Handbag and Novelty Workers, American Federation
of Labor - Correspondence, Documentation, and Notes (Manuscript)
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| Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Globe Forge, Incorporated versus United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of
America, Local 323 - General Correspondence, Documentation, and Manuscript Notes and
Drafts
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| Box 1 | Folder 3 |
The Electric Autolite Company versus The International Union United Auto Workers Local
964 - General Correspondence
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1960 |
| Box 1 | Folder 4 |
Electric Autolite Company versus International Union United Auto Workers Local 964
- Documentation and Manuscript Notes
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| Box 1 | Folder 5 |
Electric Autolite Company versus International Union United Auto Workers Local 964
- Documentation
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| Box 1 | Folder 6 |
The National Cash Register Company versus the International Association of Machinists
- Letters
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| Box 1 | Folder 7 |
National Cash Register Company versus International Association of Machinists - Documentation
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| Box 1 | Folder 8 |
National Cash Register Company versus International Association of Machinists - Manuscript
Notes and Drafts
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| Box 1 | Folder 9 |
International Chemical Workers Union, Local Number 306 versus Ansco, A Division of
General Aniline and Film Corporation - General Correspondence, Documentation, Manuscript
Notes and Drafts
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| Box 1 | Folder 10 |
International Chemical Workers Union Local Number 306 versus Ansco, a Division of
General Aniline and Film Corporation - Documentation
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| Box 1 | Folder 11 |
Ensco - Documentation
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| Box 1 | Folder 12 |
Ansco - Manuscript Notes and Drafts
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| Box 1 | Folder 13 |
Ansco - Manuscript Notes and Drafts
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| Box 2 | Folder 1 |
International Association of Machinists Lodge 396 versus Saint Regis Paper Company
Oswego Paper Mill - Letters
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| Box 2 | Folder 2 |
International Association of Machinists Lodge 396 versus Saint Regis Paper Company
Oswego Paper Mill - Documentation
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| Box 2 | Folder 3 |
International Association of Machinists Lodge 396 versus Saint Regis Paper Company
Oswego Paper Mill - Manuscript Notes and Drafts
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| Box 2 | Folder 4 |
Twin Coach Company - Buffalo Division versus District Lodge 76, Local 1814 International
Association of Machinists - Letters
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| Box 2 | Folder 5 |
Twin Coach Company - Buffalo Division versus District Lodge 76, Local 1814, International
Association of Machinists - Documentation
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| Box 2 | Folder 6 |
Twin Coach Company - Buffalo Division versus District Lodge 76, Local 1814, International
Association of Machinists - Manuscript Notes and Drafts
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| Box 2 | Folder 7 |
General Electric Corporation Schenectady, New York versus United Association of Journeymen
and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United states and
Canada, Local Number 128 - Letters
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| Box 2 | Folder 8 |
General Electric Corporation Schenectady, New York versus United Association of Journeymen
and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United states and
Canada, Local Number 128 - Documentation
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| Box 2 | Folder 9 |
General Electric Corporation Schenectady, New York versus United Association of Journeymen
and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United states and
Canada, Local Number 128 - Documentation
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| Box 2 | Folder 10 |
General Electric Corporation Schenectady, New York versus United Association of Journeymen
and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United states and
Canada, Local Number 128 - Documentation
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| Box 2 | Folder 11 |
General Electric Corporation Schenectady, New York versus United Association of Journeymen
and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United states and
Canada, Local Number 128 - Documentation
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| Box 2 | Folder 12 |
General Electric Corporation Schenectady, New York versus United Association of Journeymen
and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United states and
Canada, Local Number 128 - Documentation
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| Box 2 | Folder 13 |
General Electric Corporation Schenectady, New York versus United Association of Journeymen
and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United states and
Canada, Local Number 128 - Documentation
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| Box 3 | Folder 1 |
Arbitration File Number 70A/5696. Southern Tier Builder's Association versus Building,
Heavy and Highway Construction Local Number 621, Laborers International Union of North
America
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1970-1971 |
| Box 3 | Folder 2 |
Arbitration File Number 69A/5856. Southern Tier Builders Association, Incorporated
versus Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America, Local Union
Number 415
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1969 |
| Box 3 | Folder 3 |
The Potsdam College Development Fund, Incorporated, of the State University College,
Potsdam, New York, versus Civil Service Employee Association, Incorporated, Potsdam
College Food Service Chapter
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1972 |
| Box 3 | Folder 4 |
Arbitration File Number 68A/4133. Poloron Products of Pennsylvania, Incorporated versus
the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Anthracite District
Number 128, Local Number 868
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1968 |
| Box 3 | Folder 5 |
Arbitration File Number 68/A5406.Philco Ford Corporation versus the International
Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers
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1968-1969 |
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Scope and Contents
Settled without arbitration
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| Box 3 | Folder 6 |
Arbitration File Number 69A/7357. PPG Industries, Incorporated versus Allied Chemical
and Alkali Workers
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1969-1970 |
| Box 3 | Folder 7 |
Arbitration File Numbers F-41159 and F-41314. Le Roy Machine Company, Incorporated
versus the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement
Workers of America, Local Number 481
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1969 |
| Box 3 | Folder 8 |
Arbitration File Number 69A/789. Kennametal, Incorporated versus Local Union Number
502, United Plant Guard Workers of America
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1968 |
| Box 4 | Folder 1 |
Patterson Sargent Company versus Local 260, United Glass, Coke, and Chemical Workers
of America, Congress of Industrial Organizations - Letters
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| Box 4 | Folder 2 |
Patterson Sargent Company versus Local 260, United Glass, Coke, and Chemical Workers
of America, Congress of Industrial Organizations - Manuscript notes and drafts
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| Box 4 | Folder 3 |
Patterson Sargent Company versus Local 260, United Glass, Coke, and Chemical Workers
of America, Congress of Industrial Organizations - Documentation
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| Box 4 | Folder 4 |
Tioga Mills, Incorporated versus American Federation of Grain Processors, Local 22682,
American Federation of Labor - Letters
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| Box 4 | Folder 5 |
Tioga Mills, Incorporated versus American Federation of Grain Processors, Local 22682,
American Federation of Labor - Documentation
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| Box 4 | Folder 6 |
Tioga Mills, Incorporated versus American Federation of Grain Processors, Local 22682,
American Federation of Labor - Manuscript Notes and Drafts
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| Box 4 | Folder 7 |
Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Incorporated versus the International Brotherhood of Teamsters,
Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America, Local 118, American Federation of
Labor - Letters
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| Box 4 | Folder 8 |
Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Incorporated versus the International Brotherhood of Teamsters,
Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America, Local 118, American Federation of
Labor - Letters, Documentation, Manuscript Notes and Drafts
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| Box 4 | Folder 9 |
Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Incorporated versus the International Brotherhood of Teamsters,
Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America, Local 118, American Federation of
Labor - Manuscript Notes and Drafts
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| Box 4 | Folder 10 |
The Western Express Company versus the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs,
Warehousemen, and Helpers of America, American Federation of Labor Local 118 - Letters
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| Box 4 | Folder 11 |
The Western Express Company versus the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs,
Warehousemen, and Helpers of America, American Federation of Labor Local 118 - Documentation
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| Box 4 | Folder 12 |
The Western Express Company versus the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs,
Warehousemen, and Helpers of America, American Federation of Labor Local 118 - Manuscript
Notes
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| Box 4 | Folder 13 |
District 50, United Mine Workers of America Local Union Number 12318 versus Pennwoven,
Incorporated (Lock Haven, Pennsylvania) - Letters
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| Box 4 | Folder 14 |
District 50, United Mine Workers of America Local Union Number 12318 versus Pennwoven,
Incorporated (Lock Haven, Pennsylvania)
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| Box 4 | Folder 15 |
Hall's Motor Transit Company (Rochester, New York) versus the International Brotherhood
of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America Local 118 American
Federation of Labor - Letters
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| Box 4 | Folder 16 |
Hall's Motor Transit Company (Rochester, New York) versus the International Brotherhood
of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America Local 118 American
Federation of Labor - Documentation
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| Box 4 | Folder 17 |
Hall's Motor Transit Company (Rochester, New York) versus the International Brotherhood
of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America Local 118 American
Federation of Labor - Manuscript Notes and Drafts
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| Box 4 | Folder 18 |
American-La France-Foamite Corporation (Elmira, New York) and the Brotherhood of Painters,
Decorators, and Paperhangers of America and its Local Number 1110 of Elmira, New York
- Letters
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| Box 4 | Folder 19 |
American-La France-Foamite Corporation (Elmira, New York) and the Brotherhood of Painters,
Decorators, and Paperhangers of America and its Local Number 1110 of Elmira, New York
- Documentation
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| Box 4 | Folder 20 |
American-La France-Foamite Corporation (Elmira, New York) and the Brotherhood of Painters,
Decorators, and Paperhangers of America and its Local Number 1110 of Elmira, New York
- Manuscript Notes
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| Box 5 | Folder 1 |
Arbitration File Number 68A/3515. American Standard Company (Louisville, Kentucky)
versus Louisville District Council of Woodworkers
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Scope and Contents
Withdrawn
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| Box 5 | Folder 2 |
Arbitration File Number 69A/1751. International Paper Company, Ticonderoga Mill, Northern
Division versus United Papermakers and Paperworkers Local Number 497
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| Box 5 | Folder 3 |
Arbitration File Number A71-1659. Gellman Industries, Incorporated versus Joint Board
Fur, Leather and Machine Workers Union - United Mechanics 150 Division, American Federation
of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations
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| Box 5 | Folder 4 |
Case Number PERB A72-53. Fulton City Schools versus the Fulton Teachers Association
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| Box 5 | Folder 5 |
Arbitration File Number 68A/5666. Eaton Yale and Towne, Incorporated (Trojan Division,
Bastavia, New York) versus International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders,
Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, Local Lodge Number 78.
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| Box 5 | Folder 6 |
Arbitration File Number A70-180. D'Armigene versus Local 107, International Ladies'
Garment Workers' Union
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| Box 5 | Folder 7 |
Arbitration File Number A71-49. Buffalo Board of Education versus Buffalo Teachers
Federation
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| Box 5 | Folder 8 |
Case Number 1503909111068. International Union of District 50, United Mine Workers
of America, Local Number 12457 versus Industrial Chemicals Division, Allied Chemical
Corporation
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| Box 5 | Folder 9 |
City School District of the City of Albany, New York versus Albany Public School Teachers
Association
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1970-1972 |
| Box 6 | Folder 1 |
Carrier Corporation versus Sheet Metal Workers Local 527, Syracuse, New York
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1962 |
| Box 6 | Folder 2 |
Local Number 316, International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of
America, American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations versus
Pratt and Letchworth Division of the Dayton Malleable Iron Company, Incorporated
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1961 |
| Box 6 | Folder 3 |
Ecko Products Company (Chicago, Illinois) versus International Association of Machinists,
Geneva Lodge 2072, American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations
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1961 |
| Box 6 | Folder 4 |
General Aniline and Film Corporation and its Ansco Division (Binghamton, New York)
versus International Chemical Workers Union Local 306, American Federation of Labor-Congress
of Industrial Organizations (Binghamton, New York)
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1960 |
| Box 6 | Folder 5 |
New York Air Brake Company, Watertown Division versus the International Association
of Machinists Lodge Number 761, District Number 137
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1960 |
| Box 6 | Folder 6 |
Master Builders Association versus The Bricklayers Trust, Bricklayers - Masons and
Plasterers International Union Local 17 (New York)
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1960 |
| Box 6 | Folder 7 |
International Chemical Workers Union, Local 306, American Federation of Labor-Congress
of Industrial Organizations versus General Aniline and Film Corporation, Ansco Division,
Binghamton New York
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1958-1959 |
| Box 6 | Folder 8 |
Winthrop Laboratories, Division of Sterling Drug, Incorporated and the George A. Breon
Company versus International Chemical Workers Union, Local Number 61, American Federation
of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations
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| Box 6 | Folder 9 |
Rollway Bearing Company, Incorporated versus International Union, United Automobile,
Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, United Auto Workers - Congress
of Industrial Organizations, Local 798
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| Box 6 | Folder 10 |
Arbitration File Number 59A/324. Barcalo Manufacturing Company versus Steelworkers
of America Local 2881
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| Box 6 | Folder 11 |
International Association of Machinists Local Lodge Number 421, American Federation
of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations versus Ward La France Truck Corporation
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| Box 6 | Folder 12 |
American La France versus Local 421, International Association of Machinists, American
Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations
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1960 |
| Box 6 | Folder 13 |
Arbitration File Number 58A/1048. United Papermakers and Paperworkers Local Number
45, American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations versus Saint
Regis Paper Company
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| Box 6 | Folder 14 |
Arbitration File Number 58A/1446. Local Number 251, International Chemical Workers
Union, American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations versus Norwich
Pharmacal Company, Incorporated
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| Box 6 | Folder 15 |
United States Hoffman Machinery Corporation versus Local Lodge Number 847, District
Lodge Number 128, International Association of Machinists, American Federation of
Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations
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| Box 6 | Folder 16 |
Bendix Aviation Corporation, Utica Division versus United Steelworkers of America
Local Union Number 4831, Congress of Industrial Organizations
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| Box 6 | Folder 17 |
Miscellaneous
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