Abstract: In 1917, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) was established at a convention in Washington, DC. In 1999, NFFE affiliated with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The collections consists of the official records of the National Federation of Federal Employees. Included in these records are: convention proceedings, constitutions, bylaws, agreements, reports, charters, research materials, artifacts, photographs, audiovisual materials and files from...

Abstract In 1917, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) was established at a convention in Washington, DC. In 1999, NFFE affiliated with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The collection consists of the papers and records of Abraham Orlofsky, secretary/treasurer and historian of the National Federation of Federal Employees for many years. Included in these records are: historic research, convention proceedings, resolutions, constitutions, bylaws,...

Abstract: In 1917, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) was established at a convention in Washington, DC. Florence Ethridge presented the resolution to form NFFE as an affiliate of the American Federation of Labor (AFL). A week later AFL issued NFFE's charter. Józef J. Drozdowski has served has NFFE National Vice President and has been involved in the organization for over twenty years. The Józef J. Drozdowski collection (1990s; 2000s) includes sixteen National Federation of Federal...

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Reel 2 of 2 of a recording of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) continues the history of the NFFE and how it worked to improve conditions for civil servants and to develop the field of personnel management. The NFFE worked to implement retirement pensions, overtime pay, and the 5-day work week.

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Reel 1 of 2 of a recording of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) detailing the history of the civil service in the late 19th century and the creation of the National Federation of Federal Employees in 1917. This recording details the NFFE's work to establish a retirement system for the civil service less than 3 years after its establishment and NFFE's efforts to establish pay equity and overtime compensation.

Scope and Contents of the Sound Recording This recording consists of a radio broadcast on KFSD San Diego of the program Chain Reaction Forum with the topic "should federal employees belong to national organizations?" The guests include L. Wayne Thomas, President of the California State Federation of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) and Marvin Hall, Safety Superintendent at the Naval Air Station at North Island. They explain that unlike members of other unions, which are affiliated with labor organizations, members...

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This recording consist of multiple practice takes of the introduction to the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) official song and the song itself, "Flag of Mine," sung through 3 times by the Chevy Chase Chanters.

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This recording consist of a speech by National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) Vice President Louis Gastellum to the Washington State NFFE 25th Annual Convention. Gastellum emphasizes the need for members and administrators to work cooperatively rather than against each other and the need for good public relations with the press and general public.

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[NFFE Local 259 Honors Dr. MLK]]

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In this recording, Vaux Owen addressed the members of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFEE) at the organizations 40th anniversary event. He recalls the opposition to the organizations founding and reminisces on its legacy.

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This subseries contains legal documents and cases for and against National Federation of Federal Employees and other government institutions or unions. Arrangement is chronological.

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This subseries contains legal documents and cases for and against National Federation of Federal Employees and other government institutions or unions. Arrangement is chronological.

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This subseries contains National Federation of Federal Employees related artifacts such as flags and banners, buttons, and National Federation of Federal Employees imprinted items. Articles about the union, calendars, sheet music, jewelry, and related plaques are also included in this subseries. Arrangement is by artifact type.

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This subseries contains National Federation of Federal Employees related artifacts such as flags and banners, buttons, and National Federation of Federal Employees imprinted items. Articles about the union, calendars, sheet music, jewelry, and related plaques are also included in this subseries. Arrangement is by artifact type.

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This recording consists of a radio broadcast of Joseph L. Young's "The Federal Spotlight," a companion to Young's regular feature in Washington DC newspaper The Evening Star/The Sunday Star. Young details issues in Congress that impact federal employees such as funding and promotion rules. Includes an interview with National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) President Luther Stuart. Stuart talks about corruption and the spoils system in government.

Scope and Content of the Series The first convention was held in 1917 in Washington, DC. Subsequent conventions were held biennially; from 1917 to 1935, they were held on odd years. After NFFE disaffiliated with the AFL, the conventions were held on even years. In 2004, the delegates voted to hold their national convention every four years. This series is divided into five subseries: A. Convention Proceedings, B. Resolutions, C. Programs, D. Office Files and E. Convention Credentials. NFEE...

Scope and Contents of the Sound Recording In this recording of a radio interview on WRED Philadelphia for Veterans Administration Hospital employees with Henry Nolda, Secretary-Treasurer of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE). Nolda provides an overview of the NFFE's history and the work it does on behalf of federal employees and explains how to join the NFFE. After the interview, there's a recording of a radio show from Charlotte, NC, called Arthur Smith's Corner Store. The songs played are Arthur Smith's "Guitar...

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This recording consist of an address from the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) dispelling myths about federal employment by NFFE President Luther Corwin Steward. Steward explains the need to improve salaries and conditions in order to hold onto high-quality federal employees who often leave for better paying private jobs. Steward works to undo common misconceptions about pay, vacation time, sick leave, pensions, and the alleged difficulties of firing federal employees.

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In his recording, Vaux Owen discusses the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) legislation sponsorships such as the NFFE Bill. He also expands on the current objectives of NFFE and the efforts of NFFE in the 40 years since its founding.

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This recording is an adress of National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) President Michael E. Markwood for a meeting of California NFFE locals. Markwood addresses the value of the NFFE, the work it is doing in Washington, and the importance of encourage nonmembers to join the union.