International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 143 records
Collection
Identifier: L2012-47
Scope and Content of the Collection
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, 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. The bulk of the collection consists of arbitration and grievance files dating from the 1950s until 2008. In addition, the records include union/management negotiations regarding Northwest Airline's bankruptcy (2005-2009) and merger with Delta Airlines (2008-2010).
Dates
- 1940s-2010
Creator
Restrictions on Access
Access to materials with personal or sensitive information has been restricted. Please consult Special Collections for more information about accessing boxes 54-103.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
This collection is stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required.
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Historical Note
History of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 143:
- Formed in 1888 to organize railroad engineers, the International Association of Machinists expanded during the twentieth century to represent industrial workers in many fields. The union changed its name to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in 1964, following its expansion into the aerospace, air travel, and air freight industries. Members belong to Local Lodges, which in turn are organized into larger Districts. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, District Lodge 143 represented union employees that worked for Northwest Airlines, also headquartered near St. Paul. The district's membership was primarily in the Great Lakes Region of the United States. Over time, District Lodge 143 expanded its membership to include not just mechanics but also other types of airline employees including kitchen staff and desk clerks. In 2008, Delta Airlines acquired Northwest. The employees of the combined company voted against union representation in 2010, and District Lodge 143 closed.
History of Northwest Airlines:
- Northwest Airlines Corporation (often abbreviated NWA) was a major United States airline founded in 1926 and absorbed into Delta Air Lines in a merger on October 29, 2008. Northwest was headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Northwest also established major hubs at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Memphis International Airport. Northwest was a pioneer in transpacific flights to Japan and Asia via Alaska, and had a partnership with the Dutch airline KLM.
Extent
136.25 Linear Feet (in 109 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
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.
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 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, courtesy of Timothy Klima, October 22, 2012.
Processing Information
Processed by John Thompson utilizing at the file level, Fall 2014-Spring 2015. Folder titles appearing in the contents list below are often based on those provided by the creator. Titles have not been verified against the contents of the folders in all cases. Otherwise, folder titles are supplied by staff during initial processing.
Creator
- Title
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 143 [L2012-47]:
- Subtitle
- A Guide to the Records at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgia State University Library
- Date
- April 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- April 2015: Electronic finding aid created by Hal Hansen.
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