International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 126 (Chicago, Ill.) records
Collection
Identifier: L2019-08
Content Description
IAMAW Local Lodge 126 Records contain grievance files, contract negotations, membership records, financial records, jurisdictional disputes, work rules, patronage files, strike materials, anniversary artifacts, photographs, and correspondence. Local Lodge 126 represented workers employed by the City of Chicago (particularly the Sanitary District), various city newspapers (Sun-Times and Tribune), and other private companies. In addition, Local Lodge 126 history includes multiple long term jurisdicitional disputes with other IAM locals as well as other labor organizations, most notably the International Brotherhood of Carpenters.
The Records also include four oral history interviews with leaders of the local.
The Records also include four oral history interviews with leaders of the local.
Dates
- 1896-2019
Creator
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Local Lodge 126 (Chicago, Ill.) (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted access.
Oral histories available in Reading Rooom only.
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
Originally founded in Atlanta in 1888 as a trade union for railroad machinists, today the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers represents workers in a large and diverse number of fields. Over the course of the 20th century the machinists moved from representing railroad workers to machinists and others working for airlines and the aerospace industry.
Chartered in 1890, Local Lodge 126 represents machinists in the city of Chicago and Cook County.
Chartered in 1890, Local Lodge 126 represents machinists in the city of Chicago and Cook County.
Extent
10 Linear Feet (in 11 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Chartered in 1890, Local Lodge 126 represents machinists in the city of Chicago and forms an important cog of the Machinists District Lodge 8. IAMAW Local Lodge 126 Records contain grievance files, contract negotations, membership records, financial records, jurisdictional disputes, work rules, patronage files, strike materials, anniversary artifacts, photographs, and correspondence.
Location
This collection is stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by IAMAW, Local Lodge 126, May 2019.
Processing Information
Processed by Hal Hansen at the file level, June 2019. Files were re-foldered in original order with titles retained.
- Title
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 126 (Chicago, Ill):
- Subtitle
- A Guide to the Records at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Hal Hansen
- Date
- June 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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