Georgia State AFL-CIO records
Collection
Identifier: L2004-01
Scope and Contents of the Records
Georgia State AFL-CIO records, 1980s-1990s, consist of correspondence, newsletters, Committee on Political Education (COPE) records, Workplace Fairness bill briefs, 1992 election materials, State Board of Worker's Compensation Council meeting minutes and agendas, Advisory Committee on Legislation minutes and agendas, United Association (UA) convention materials, King Week materials, photographs, Workers Compensation black listing materials, conference materials, healthcare reform information.
The records also contain audiovisual materials. VHS tapes include
Some organizations represented in this collection include the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Teamsters, the United Association, General Mills, and United Parcel Service (UPS).
The records also contain audiovisual materials. VHS tapes include
An American Hero, campaign biography for Congressman John Lewis;
Condition of Workplace Safety, union film about Ohio workman’s compensation laws (1997); and news footage of Teamsters strike against United Parcel Service (UPS) in Atlanta, Georgia (1990s). Cassette tapes include a speech delivered by Dennis Walton to International Union of Operating Engineers local 675 (September 26, 1986), a North Georgia Building and Trades Council 60-second radio ad against General Mills, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Olympic Rallypro-union radio ad, and WGST Interview with General Mills (February 7, 1998). Formats include photographs, campaign buttons, Labor Day slides, VHS, and cassette tapes.
Some organizations represented in this collection include the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Teamsters, the United Association, General Mills, and United Parcel Service (UPS).
Dates
- 1980s-1990s
Creator
- Georgia State AFL-CIO (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Access to materials with personal information is restricted. Consult Special Collections for access to box 3.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the Worldwide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original. All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
This collection is stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required.
Historical Note about Georgia State AFL-CIO
The Georgia State AFL-CIO was created in 1957 by the merger of the Georgia State Industrial Union Council (CIO) and the Georgia Federation of Labor (AFL). This state-level union organization provides administrative and political support to organized labor throughout Georgia.
Extent
5 Linear Feet (in 4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
The Georgia State AFL-CIO was created in 1957 by the merger of the Georgia State Industrial Union Council (CIO) and the Georgia Federation of Labor (AFL). The bulk of the records of the Georgia State AFL-CIO (1980s-1990s) consist of minutes, correspondence, campaign and political materials, convention materials, photographs, newsletters, VHS and cassette tapes.
Off-Site Storage
This collection is stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Georgia State AFL-CIO, courtesy of Richard Ray, February 10, 2004.
Processing Information
Processed by Carley Henderson at the box level, April 2014.
- Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union
- Boycotts
- Georgia
- Industrial relations
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- Labor unions
- Labor unions -- Political activity
- Lewis, John, 1940-2020
- Mabry, Herbert H., 1929-2011
- Ray, Richard, 1941-
- Strikes and lockouts
Creator
- Georgia State AFL-CIO (Organization)
- Title
- Georgia State AFL-CIO [L2004-01]:
- Subtitle
- A Guide to the Records at Georgia State University
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Carley Henderson
- Date
- April 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- April 2014: Finding Aid created by Carley Henderson.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu