Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastic and Allied Workers Union records

Collection

Identifier: L1994-01

Staff Only

Scope and Contents of the Records

Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastic and Allied Workers Union records collection circa 1979-circa 1988 [bulk 1983-1988] consists of documents arising from disputes between the International Molders and Allied Workers Union (IMAWU), now know as The Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union, and the Magic Chef Corporation (Cleveland, Tennessee). Documents include correspondence, case exhibit files, pleadings, motions, depositions, decisions, hearing transcripts, attorney's notes, briefs, and employee statements and interviews.

Dates

circa 1979-circa 1988
Majority of material found within 1983 - 1988

Creator

Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers International Union (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Collection is stored offsite. Allow at least 2 working days for retrieval.

Historical Note

After a lengthy campaign, workers at the Magic Chef appliance plant in Cleveland, Tennessee, organized in 1979 as International Molders and Allied Workers Union (IMAWU) Local 48. In 1983, a contentious strike at the plant lasted for more than seven months. In its aftermath, the National Labor Relations Board found that Magic Chef illegally retaliated against pro-union employees.

The Maytag Corporation bought Magic Chef in 1986 and the brand has since been resold. In 1988, the IMAWU merged with the Glass, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union and became the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union.

Extent

23.75 Linear Feet (19 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastic and Allied Workers Union (GMP) formed with the merger of the International Molders and Allied Workers Union (IMAWU) and the the Glass, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union in 1988. IMAWU had originated in 1859 as the Iron Molders' Union of North America, which was established in 1859.

A series of mergers led the union to change its name to the. In 1988, the Molders and Allied Workers merged with (GPPA) to create the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union (GMP).

Collection [bulk 1983-1988] consists of documents arising from disputes between the International Allied Worker's Union (IAWU), and the Magic Chef Corporation (Cleveland Tennessee). Documents include, correspondence, case exhibit files, pleadings, motions, depositions, decisions, hearing transcripts, attorney's notes, briefs, and employee statements and interviews.

Arrangement

The records retain their original order.

Off-Site Storage

Collection is stored offsite. Allow at least 2 working days for retrieval.

Acquisition Information

Donated by the law firm of Kircher, Robinson, Cook, Newman and Welch, February 23, 1994.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Carley Henderson at the box level July, 2014. The finding aid was created using a box level inventory created at the time of accession. Some inaccuracies may be present.