Transport Workers Union, Local 567 records

File

Identifier: L2006-10

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No requestable containers

Scope and Contents of the Records

Gerald Green Transport Workers Union, Local 567 collection, 1997-2004, consist of materials collected by Green during an organizing drive at Delta Airlines in Atlanta, Georgia. The collection includes periodicals, correspondence, financial documents, videos, and organizing materials.

Dates

Creation: 1997-2004

Creator

Transport Workers Union of America. Local 567 (Atlanta, Ga.) (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research but may contain material subject to restriction. Allow at least 15 working days for evaluation by Special Collections and Archives staff.

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.

Historical Note about the Transport Workers Union

The Transport Workers Union (TWU) was founded in 1934. It represents workers in several different transportation and service industries. The TWU is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and the International Transport Workers Union (ITF). The TWU is organized on the international, industry type, and local levels.

Biographical Note about Gerald Green

Gerald Green worked for Delta Airlines from 1970 until his retirement in 2005 as a Ground Training Instructor in the Flight Operations Department. During the late 1990s his working group joined the Transport Workers Union as Local 567. Green was an active and vocal supporter of the TWU and a member of the Organizing Committee. His position on the committee allowed him access to both company and union documents during the organization process. Gerald Green is a GSU alum and former faculty member.

Extent

3.9 Linear Feet (in 3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The records retain their original order.

Location

Off-Site Storage.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Gerald Green, July 2006.

Processing Information

Collection is unprocessed. This guide is based on information recorded at the time of accessioning. Inventoried by Special Collections staff, July 2006.