UAW Local 686 (Lockport, NY) Records on Microfilm, 1940-1977
Collection Number: 5677 mf
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
UAW Local 686 (Lockport, NY) Records on Microfilm, 1940-1977
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5677 mf
Abstract:
Microfilm reel of Union Leader, 1947-1950.
Creator:
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers
of America (UAW)
United Auto Workers (UAW)
UAW Local 686
International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (CIO)
Quanitities:
0.11 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers
of America, better known as the United Automobile Workers (UAW), is an American labor
union that represents workers in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
Originally founded as part of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in the
1930's. While Walter Reuther was president (1946-1970) it was very politically active.
The UAW was well known for getting high wages and pensions for the auto workers,
but, had trouble getting the foregin car auto plants to join.
After the 1970's the membership declined, blamed in part by the increase in automation,
decrease in labor and the increase in Globalization.
Now the UAW represents workers in industries from autos and auto parts to health
care and casino gambling, as well as higher education. The union is headquartered
in Detroit, Michigan and has approximately 390,000 active members and more than 600,000
retired members, belonging to 750 local unions.
A negative copy is available upon request.
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INFORMATION FOR USERS
UAW Local 686 (Lockport, NY) Records on Microfilm #5677 mf. Kheel Center for Labor-Management
Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
Names:
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers
of America. Local 686 (Lockport, NY)
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers
of America.
International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (CIO)
Subjects:
Automobile industry workers -- Labor unions --New York (State) -- Sources.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Union Leader, 1947-1950.
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