International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 143 represented the union employees that worked for Northwest Airlines, predominantly in the Great Lakes Region of the United States. The IAMAW District Lodge 143 records (1950s-2010) consist of grievance and arbitration files, contract negotiation materials, bankruptcy proceedings, and documents regarding the merger with Delta Airlines.

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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 143 represented airline workers in the Great Lakes region of North America, specifically with Northwest Airlines. The records (1946-2009) consist of bylaws, benefits and retirement information, conventions proceedings, contracts, apprenticeship materials, publications seniority lists, committee materials, financial records, artifacts, photographs, audiovisual materials, and various types of correspondence.

Abstract The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, United Airlines Service Organizing Campaign files, 1991-2000, contain handbills, campaign literature, organizing materials, newspaper clippings, newsletters, photographs, correspondence, and digital files created for the organizing drive website. In the 1990s the Machinists ran a campagin attempting to organize and represent the workers at United Airlines. The gate agents, mechanics, and other employees at United voted to...

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The James R. (Jim) Ashlock Collection, 1938-1991, undated, consists of newsclippings, correspondence, annual reports, briefing notes, memoranda, and audiovisual materials. This collection provides broad insight into day-to-day operations, internal communication, history, and media relations at Eastern Airlines, Inc.