Summary Information
UE Research on Other Unions
UE.10.2.6
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America.
1930s-1970s
41.0 linear feet (approx. 33 boxes)
Language: English
Abstract: The United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE) Research department is responsible for collecting information on a variety of topics concerning the union. This series includes correspondence, clippings, publications, and reports regarding several competing labor unions in the United States.
ULS Archives Service Center
University of Pittsburgh Library System
7500 Thomas Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA, 15260
412-648-3232
archives-ref@mail.pitt.edu
June 2009
Finding aid prepared by Zachary Brodt.
January 2011:
Descriptions of the oversize labor history photo book pages were included in the finding aid.
Collection Scope and Content Notes
The United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE) Research department is responsible for collecting information on a variety of topics concerning the union. This series includes correspondence, clippings, publications, and reports regarding several labor unions in the United States, including UE competitors: the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers (IUE) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in addition to other non-electrical unions. Files include information on contracts and collective bargaining between the unions and companies. Documents regarding elections and jurisdictional raiding are also included. In addition, pages and reproductions from an oversize labor history photo book have been included in this collection.
Arrangement
The entirety of this collection has not been arranged; however, inventories exist for several of these boxes. Please contact the Archives Service Center for more information.
Subject Terms
- Electric industry workers -- Labor unions -- United States
- Labor unions -- Jurisdictional disputes -- United States
- Labor unions -- United States -- History -- 20th century
- International Association of Machinists.
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
- International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union.
- International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers.
- International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (CIO).
- United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America. Research Dept.
- United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America.
- United Steel Workers Association.
Access and Use
No restrictions.
Gift of the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America on 1986, 1989, 1997, and 2002.
UE Research on Other Unions, 1930s-1970s, UE.10.2.6, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
A processing plan for this collection was written by Zachary Brodt in August 2008. This finding guide was written in April 2009.
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.
Non-UE Convention Records, 1949-1970s, UE.3.2, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Collection Inventory
Map-case 10
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"Youngstown: Girdlerism"
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"US Cavalry Breaks Chicago Strikes"
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"Theatres of War: Memorial Day Massacre"
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"Industrial Democracy: Industrial Peace"
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"Mutiny on the Waterfront"
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"A New Deal with Old Cards"
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"San Francisco Longshoremen Strike"
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"The Battle of Deputies Run"
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"The Miners Come Up from Below"
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"Toward Industrial Democracy"
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"Organized Industry, Unorganized Workers"
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"The Fight Against Industrial Bondage"
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"Pioneers Become Wage Earners"
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"Independent Craftsmen Become Dependent Wage Earners"
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"American Working Class Emerges"
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