International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers file on jurisdictional history
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Scope and Contents of the File
Minutes, correspondence, and printed material, 1914-1921, 1931-1947, 1953-1957, 1966-1968, 1975-1977, comprise the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) file on jurisdictional history. The file contains extensive information, including minutes, 1953-1954, regarding the IAM's jurisdictional boundary with the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, as well as correspondence and broadsides relating to the IAM's referendum to reaffilate with the American Federation of Labor in 1947. Other organizations represented in the file include the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, United Steel Workers of America, United Auto Workers, Teamsters, and AFL-CIO.
Dates
- Creation: 1914-1921, 1931-1947, 1953-1957, 1966-1968, 1975-1977
Creator
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use and Reproduction
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Historical Note about the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
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.
Extent
0.15 Linear Feet (in 1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Minutes, correspondence, and printed material, 1914-1921, 1931-1947, 1953-1957, 1966-1968, 1975-1977, comprise the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) file on jurisdictional history. Organizations represented in the file include the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, United Brotherhood of Carpenters, United Steel Workers of America, United Auto Workers, Teamsters, American Federation of Labor, and AFL-CIO.
Arrangment Note
Original order.
Acquisition Information
Donated by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Grand Lodge (courtesy General SecretaryâTreasurer Robert Roach, Jr.)
Processing Information
Processed by Hal Hansen, 2018. Finding aid written by William Hardesty, 2022.
Subject
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (Organization)
- United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (Organization)
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (Organization)
- American Federation of Labor (Organization)
- Title
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Jurisdictional History
- Subtitle
- A Guide to the File at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- William W. Hardesty
- Date
- 12 April 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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