Summary Information
International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine & Furniture Workers Local 601 Records
AIS.1989.16
International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine & Furniture Workers. Local 601 (East Pittsburgh, Pa.).
1939-1988
97.5 linear feet (78 boxes)
Language: English
Abstract: International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers (IUE) Local 601 represents workers at the Westinghouse plants in East Pittsburgh, Trafford and other locations in western Pennsylvania. The local began in 1937 as a member of the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE), but aligned with the IUE after the UE was expelled from the CIO. This collection contains minute books of Local 601, spanning periods of time while affiliated with both the UE and IUE, as well as grievance and arbitration information.
ULS Archives Service Center
University of Pittsburgh Library System
7500 Thomas Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA, 15260
412-648-3232
archives-ref@mail.pitt.edu
May 2010
Finding aid prepared by Zachary Brodt.
History
Local 601 is an electrical workers union representing workers at the Westinghouse plants in East Pittsburgh, Trafford and other locations in western Pennsylvania. The local began in 1937 as a member of the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE). When the UE was expelled from the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) for alleged communist affiliations, a heated internal struggle in Local 601 resulted in the local affiliating with the CIO's newly created electrical workers union. The new union, the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers (IUE), was headed by former UE President James Carey. The IUE has altered its name several times and was also known as the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Technical, Salaried and Machine Workers, AFL-CIO from 1984 to 1986. Since 1987, the union has been called the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers and is now part of the Communication Workers of America.
Collection Scope and Content Notes
This collection contains minute books of Local 601, spanning periods of time while affiliated with both the UE and IUE. Also included are grievances, arbitrations, and contract negotiations. Some photographs and subject files are present, as well as financial information.
Subject Terms
- Communication and traffic -- Employees -- Labor unions -- Pennsylvania -- East Pittsburgh
- Electric industry workers -- Labor unions -- Pennsylvania -- East Pittsburgh
- Labor disputes -- United States
- International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine & Furniture Workers. Local 601 (East Pittsburgh, Pa.).
- United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America. Local 601 (East Pittsburgh, Pa.).
- Financial records
- Minute books
- Photographs
Access and Use
No restrictions.
Gift of the officers and trustees of IUE Local 601 in 1989.
International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine & Furniture Workers Local 601 Records, 1939-1988, AIS.1989.16, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
An inventory to this collection was written by Kamilu Sani Fage in 1990.
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
UE Local 601, East Pittsburgh, Pa. Records, 1947-1954, UE.16.601, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
UE National Office Records Relating to District 6 and District 6 Locals, 1936-1990s, UE.4.1.6, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Oversize materials are located in Range 1/12/3.
Collection Inventory
| Box |
1 |
IUE Convention Proceedings, Local 601 Correspondence, IUE Contract Agreements, Clippings and Photographs, 1939-1953
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| Box |
2 |
Quarterly Audit Reports, Pamphlets, Per Capita Reports, Officer Bulletins and IUE Conventions, 1962-1980
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| Box |
3-5 |
UE and IUE Local 601 Meeting Minutes, 1940-1988
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| Box |
6 |
Financial Reports, 1949-1988
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| Box |
7 |
Constitutions, Contract Agreements, Insurance and Pension Plans, 1940s-1980s
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| Box |
8 |
Election Ballots, 1978
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| Box |
9 |
Contract Negotiations, 1966
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| Box |
10-17 |
National Appeal Grievance Cases, 1974-1986
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| Box |
18 |
Financial Records, 1966-1985
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| Box |
19 |
Arbitration Reports, 1956-1976
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| Box |
20-41 |
Grievance Cards, 1950-1988
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| Box |
42-47 |
Disciplinary Furloughs, Releases and Discharges, 1960s-1980s
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| Box |
48 |
Pension Fund, Foreign Trade, PCB Wild Cat Strike, and Save Our Jobs Hearings Subject Files, 1973-1978
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| Box |
49 |
Contract Agreements, Pension Plans, National Appeals and IUE Pamphlets, 1960s-1970s
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| Box |
51 |
Grievances, Insurance Plans and Contract Negotiation Subject Files, 1970s
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| Box |
52 |
Agreements, IUE District 1 Finances, and Local 601 Constitution, By-Laws and Officers/Stewards, 1940s-1980s
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| Box |
53 |
Grievances, Arbitrations and Job Postings, 1971-1973
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| Box |
54 |
Insurance Plans, Contract Agreements and National Appeal Answers Subject Files, 1950s-1970s
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| Box |
55 |
Agreements, Insurance Plans, IUE Notices, Meeting Minutes and Hourly Rates Subject Files, 1970s
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| Box |
56 |
Power Circuit Breaker Agreement, Exempt List, Job Openings, Executive Board, Pension Plan and Radio Program, 1960s-1980s
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| Box |
57 |
Glassport Wild Cat Strike and Steward Suspensions, 1970s
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| Box |
58 |
Withdrawls, Unemployment Compensation, Press Releases and Photographs, 1950s-1980s
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| Box |
59 |
Leaflets, Photographs, IUE News and Other Publications, 1970s
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| Box |
60 |
Arbitrations, 1963-1968
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| Box |
61 |
Local 601 Finances, 1970-1972
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| Box |
62 |
Keysheets, 1965-1978
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| Box |
63 |
Job Postings, 1974-1984
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| Box |
64 |
Financial Records, 1977-1981
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| Box |
65 |
Grievance Cases, 1960s-1970s
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| Box |
66 |
National Appeal Arbitration Information, 1970s
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| Box |
67 |
Leaflets and Union Generator Newspaper, 1960s-1970s
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| Box |
68 |
Steward Information, 1960s-1970s
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| Box |
69 |
Keysheets and Elections, 1976-1980
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| Box |
70 |
Arbitration, Conference Board Minutes and Equal Employment Opportunity Pay Act and Discrimination, 1960s
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| Box |
71 |
Job Descriptions and Job Card Letters, 1960s-1970s
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| Box |
72 |
Personnel, Plant-Level Correspondence, Job Postings and Lists of Hires/Retires, 1970s-1980s
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| Box |
73 |
National Appeal Arbitration Information, 1970s
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| Box |
74 |
Contract Agreements, Job Card Letters, and Minutes, 1970s-1980s
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| Box |
75 |
Contract Negotiations, Wage Supplement, Bulletin Board Notices and Plant-Level Correspondence, 1958-1976
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| Box |
76 |
Financial Records, 1970s
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| Box |
77 |
Pennsylvania/Allegheny County AFL-CIO Council and NLRB Cases and Certification, 1960s-1970s
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| Box |
78 |
Leaflets, 1960-1969
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| Oversize |
1 |
Cash Receipt Ledger, 1963-1978
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| Oversize |
2-3 |
Expense Ledgers, 1975-1985
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