Reports, 1952-1954
Scope and Content of the Records
The collection consists of records of Local 442 (Atlanta, Ga.) of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America from 1918-1968. The collection primarily includes minutes (1938-1968) and financial ledgers (1949-1954). The minutes discuss the business activities of the local including election of officers and intra-union disputes. Of particular interest is information on the Meat Cutters’ strikes of 1939 over agreements and in 1945 over a new contract giving workers a New Year’s Day holiday. The collection also includes reports (1952-1954), membership data (1952-1953), contract proposals (1952), photographs (1921-1964), and certificates and charters (1918, 1934, and 1966).
These records describe the business activities of Local 442 including the Meat Cutter's strikes of 1939 over agreements and of 1945 for a new contract to give union members a holiday on New Year's Day. A meat shortage of the mid-1940s resulted in a drop on the number of new members, loss and unemployment of old members, and dwindling money reserves. Election of officers and intra-union disputes are also included in the minutes.
Dates
- Creation: 1952-1954
Creator
- From the Collection: Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America. Local 442 (Atlanta, Ga.) (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Extent
1 folder(s)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu