ILGWU Publications.
Collection Number: 6036/075
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library
Title:
ILGWU Publications., 1892-1980
Collection Number:
6036/075
Creator:
International Ladies' Garment Workers'
Union
Quantity:
1 linear ft.
Forms of Material:
Books, articles, reports, publications.
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives,
Cornell University Library
Abstract:
The collection consists of various publications
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.
Names:
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
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Cite As:
ILGWU Publications. #6036/075. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives,
Cornell University Library.