ILGWU. Convention records,, 1977-1992.
Collection Number: 5780/080
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
ILGWU. Convention records, 1977-1992.
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5780/080
Abstract:
Contains cue cards and transcripts of the conventions of the International Ladies'
Garment Workers' Union.
Creator:
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
Quanitities:
3 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English
The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union was founded in New York City in 1900
by mostly Socialist immigrant workers who sought to unite the various crafts in the
growing women's garment industry. The union soon reflected changes in the sector and
rapidly organized thousands of unskilled and semi-skilled women, mostly Jewish and
Italian young immigrants. Exemplifying the "new unionism," the ILGWU led two of the
most widespread and best-known industrial strikes of the early Twentieth Century:
the shirtwaist makers' strike of 1909 in New York City and the cloak makers' strike
of 1910 in Chicago. The union also tried to adapt to the fragmented and unstable nature
of the industry. It adopted the "protocol of peace," a system of industrial relations
that attempted to ensure stability and limit strikes and production disruption by
providing for an arbitration system to resolve disputes.
The ILGWU exemplified the European-style social unionism of its founding members.
They pursued bread and butter issues but provided educational opportunities, benefits,
and social programs to union members as well. In 1919, the ILGWU became the first
American union to negotiate an unemployment compensation fund that was contributed
to by its employers. The ILGWU also pioneered in the establishment of an extremely
progressive health care program for its members which included not only regional Union
Health Centers but also a resort for union workers, known as Unity House. The Union
also had an imaginative and pioneering Education Department which not only trained
workers in traditional union techniques, but provided courses in citizenship and the
English language.
David Dubinsky, an immigrant from Belarus who came to the US in 1911, provided strong
leadership that led to unprecedented growth in the union during his presidency from
1932 to 1966. He led the union through successful internal anti-communist struggles,
built on the ascendancy of industrial unionism by encouraging the formation of the
Committee for Industrial Organization, and helped the union become an important political
force in New York City and state politics, and in the national Democratic Party and
Liberal Party as well.
In the period following the Second World War, the union suffered a decline in membership
as manufacturers avoided unionization and took advantage of less expensive labor by
moving shops from the urban centers in the northeast to the south, and later abroad.
The ethnic and racial character of the ILGWU also changed as European immigrants were
supplanted by Asians, Latin Americans, African- Americans, and immigrants from the
Caribbean.
In July 1995 the ILGWU merged with the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union
(ACTWU) at a joint convention, forming UNITE (Union of Needletrades, Industrial and
Textile Employees). At the time the new union had a membership of about 250,000 in
the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
"Permanent deposit"
Contains cue cards and transcripts of the conventions of the International Ladies'
Garment Workers' Union.
The ILGWU Records, except for publications and materials produced for publication,
are restricted. Materials created prior to twenty years from the current date are
open to researchers only with prior written permission from the Director of the Kheel
Center; materials created during the past twenty-years are closed; the minutes of
the General Executive Board are closed. For more information contact the Kheel Center.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
ILGWU. Convention records. 5780/080. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation
and Archives, Martin P. Catherwood Library, Cornell University.
5780. ILGWU Records
5780/072. ILGWU. Constitutions and dues books
5780/080mf. ILGWU. Convention records. Microfilm
5780/193 PUBS. ILGWU. Convention publications
Subjects:
Women's clothing industry -- United States
Clothing workers -- Labor unions -- United States
Clothing workers -- United States
Industrial relations -- United States
CONTAINER LIST
Container
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Description
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Date
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Box 1 | Folder 1 |
36th Convention, [Morning Session]. May 27, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 2 |
36th Convention, Afternoon Session. May 27, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 3 |
36th Convention, [Morning Session]. May 30, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 4 |
36th Convention, Afternoon Session. May 30, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 5 |
36th Convention, Morning Session. May 31, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 6 |
36th Convention, Afternoon Session. May 31, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 7 |
36th Convention, Morning Session. June 1, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 8 |
36th Convention, Afternoon Session. June 1, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 9 |
36th Convention, Morning Session, June 2, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 10 |
36th Convention, Afternoon Session. June 2, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 11 |
36th Convention. June 3, 1977
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1977 |
Box 1 | Folder 12 |
37th Convention. Sunday, September 28, 1980
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1980 |
Box 1 | Folder 13 |
37th Convention, Monday, September 29, 1980
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1980 |
Box 1 | Folder 14 |
37th Convention. Tuesday, September 30, 1980
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1980 |
Box 1 | Folder 15 |
37th Convention. Wednesday, October 1, 1980
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1980 |
Box 1 | Folder 16 |
37th Convention. Thursday, October 2, 1980
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1980 |
Box 1 | Folder 17 |
37th Convention. Friday, October 3, 1980
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1980 |
Box 1 | Folder 18 |
38th Convention. Monday, May 30, 1983. Day 2. Pages 171-329
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1983 |
Box 1 | Folder 19 |
38th Convention. Monday, May 30, 1983. Day 2. Pages 330-402
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1983 |
Box 1 | Folder 20 |
38th Convention. Tuesday, May 31, 1983. Day 3. Pages 403-549
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1983 |
Box 1 | Folder 21 |
38th Convention. Tuesday, May 31, 1983. Day 3. Pages 550-666A
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1983 |
Box 2 | Folder 1 |
38th Convention. Wednesday, June 1, 1983. Day 4. Pages 667-805
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1983 |
Box 2 | Folder 2 |
38th Convention. Wednesday, June 1, 1983. Day 4. Pages 806-969
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1983 |
Box 2 | Folder 3 |
38th Convention. Thursday, June 2, 1983. Day 5. Pages 970-1112
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1983 |
Box 2 | Folder 4 |
38th Convention. Thursday, June 2, 1983. Day 5. Pages 1113-1264
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1983 |
Box 2 | Folder 5 |
Melman, David. Memorandum. Convention Cards. June 18, 1986
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1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 6 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Opening. Friday, May 30, 9 AM
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 7 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Morning. Monday, June [2]
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 8 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Sen. Hollings. Monday, June 2, 9 AM
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 9 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Lance Kirkland. Monday, June 2, 11 AM
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 10 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Afternoon. Monday, June 2
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 11 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Morning. Tuesday, June 3
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 12 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. ILG Birthday. Morning. Tuesday, June 3
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 13 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Emma Mashinini. Tuesday, June 3, 11:30 AM
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 14 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Afternoon. Tuesday, June 3
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 15 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Imports Video, (Imports Committee). Afternoon.
Tuesday, June 3
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 16 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Executive V.P., Irwin Solomon. Afternoon. Tuesday,
June 3
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 17 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Shirley Carr. Tuesday, June 3, 3 PM
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 18 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Morning. Wednesday, June 4
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 19 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Statue of Liberty. (Resolutions Report). Morning.
Wednesday, June 4
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 20 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Governor Kunin. Wednesday, June 4, 10 AM
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 21 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Claude Pepper. Wednesday, June 4, 10:45 AM
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 22 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Afternoon. Wednesday, June 4
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 23 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Retiree Presentation. Afternoon. Wednesday, June
4
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 24 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Morning. Thursday, June 5
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 25 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Triangle Video, (Resolutions Committee). Morning.
Thursday, June 5
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 26 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Afternoon. Thursday, June 5
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 27 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. SCC Tribute. Afternoon. Thursday, June 5
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 28 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Elections. Friday, June 6
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 29 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Appeals
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 30 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Credentials
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 31 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Education
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 32 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Finance
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 33 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. GST Mazur Financial Report
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 34 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Imports
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 35 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. ILGWU Institutions and Welfare
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 36 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. International Affairs
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 37 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Law
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 38 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Offices Report
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 39 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Organization
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 40 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Resolution
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 41 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Rules
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 42 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Social and Labor Legislation
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 43 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Union Label
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 44 |
[39th Convention]. Convention Cards. Work Standards
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 45 |
Lazar, Robert. Memorandum. Convention Proceedings. November 13, 1986
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1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 46 |
39th Convention. Friday Morning Session. May 30, 1986. Volume I, Pages 1-91
|
1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 47 |
39th Convention. Monday Morning Session. June 2, 1986. Volume I, Pages 92-209
|
1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 48 |
39th Convention. Monday Afternoon Session. June 2, 1986. Volume I, Pages 210-280
|
1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 49 |
39th Convention. Tuesday Morning Session. June 3, 1986. Volume I, Pages 281-392
|
1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 50 |
39th Convention. Tuesday Afternoon Session. June 3, 1986. Volume I, Pages 393-474
|
1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 51 |
39th Convention. Wednesday Morning Session. June 4, 1986. Volume II, Pages 475-587
|
1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 52 |
39th Convention. Wednesday Afternoon Session. June 4, 1986. Volume II, Pages 588-685
|
1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 53 |
39th Convention. Thursday Morning Session. June 5, 1986. Volume II, Pages 686-783
|
1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 54 |
39th Convention. Thursday Afternoon Session. June 5, 1986. Volume II, Pages 784-895
|
1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 55 |
39th Convention. Friday Morning Session. June 6, 1986. Volume II, Pages 896-978
|
1986 |
Box 2 | Folder 56 |
[39th Convention]. Mike Labels 1 and 2 [Folder 1 of 2]
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[1986] |
Box 2 | Folder 57 |
[39th Convention]. Mike Labels 1 and 2 [Folder 2 of 2]
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[1986] |
Box 3 | Folder 1 |
[39th Convention]. Mike Labels 3 and 4 [Folder 1 of 2]
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[1986] |
Box 3 | Folder 2 |
[39th Convention]. Mike Labels 3 and 4 [Folder 2 of 2]
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[1986] |
Box 3 | Folder 3 |
[39th Convention]. Mike Labels 5 and 6 [Folder 1 of 2]
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[1986] |
Box 3 | Folder 4 |
[39th Convention]. Mike Labels 5 and 6 [Folder 2 of 2]
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[1986] |
Box 3 | Folder 5 |
40th Convention. Friday Session. June 2, 1989. Pages 2-103
|
1989 |
Box 3 | Folder 6 |
40th Convention. Monday Morning Session. June 5, 1989. Pages 104-183
|
1989 |
Box 3 | Folder 7 |
40th Convention. Monday Morning Session. June 5, 1989. Pages 184-240 Missing
|
1989 |
Box 3 | Folder 8 |
40th Convention. Monday Afternoon Session. June 5, 1989. Pages 241-423
|
1989 |
Box 3 | Folder 9 |
40th Convention. Tuesday Session. June 6, 1989. Pages 424-589
|
1989 |
Box 3 | Folder 10 |
40th Convention. Wednesday Morning Session. June 7, 1989. Pages 590-741
|
1989 |
Box 3 | Folder 11 |
40th Convention. Wednesday Afternoon Session. June 7, 1989. Pages 742-895
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1989 |
Box 3 | Folder 12 |
40th Convention. Thursday Morning Session. June 8, 1989. Pages 896-1014
|
1989 |
Box 3 | Folder 13 |
40th Convention. Thursday Afternoon Session. June 8, 1989. Pages 1015-1172
|
1989 |
Box 3 | Folder 14 |
40th Convention. Friday Session. June 9, 1989. Pages 1173-1275
|
1989 |
Box 3 | Folder 15 |
41st Convention. Proceedings, Days 1-6, June 12-19, 1992
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1992 |