Collection: UAW Local 678 Records

Scope and Content

This collection consists of records pertaining to, Local 678 meeting minutes, officers' files, grievances, plant administrative units and activities with other organizations.

Important correspondents: Thomas D'Alesandro Jr., John W. Livingston, Bryant DeWitt, Albert J. Mattes, James E. Doyle, Emil Mazey, Dominic N. Fornaro, George Meany, William Preston Lane Jr., E.T. Michael

Series 1: Minutes, Series 2: Officers' Files, Series 3: Committees and Administrative Units, Series 4: Grievances, Series 5: General Office Files, Series 6: Other Organizations

Dates

1940 - 1968

Creator

International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Local 678 (Organization)

Language of Materials

Material entirely in English.

Access

Collection is open for research.

Use

Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library Rules for Use of Archival Materials.

Extent

10.5 Linear Feet (21 MB)

Additional Description

Abstract

United Auto Workers Local 678 originally serviced the Chevrolet plant and parts warehouse in Baltimore, MD. before merging in 1969 with Local 239, Fisher Body. The records relate to activities and operations prior to the merger.

Arrangement

Arranged in 6 series – Series 1 (Boxes 1-7), Series 2 (Boxes 8-11), Series 3 (Box 12), Series 4 (Boxes 13-15), Series 5 (Boxes 16-19), and Series 6 (Boxes 20-21). Folders are arranged alphabetically.

Acquisition

The papers of UAW Local 678 were deposited with the Archives of Labor History and Urban Affairs in 1969, by Ellison Stockton, president of UAW Local 239.