SEIU International Affairs Records
Collection
Identifier: LR001871
The records of SEIU’s International Affairs Department document the SEIU’s relationships with companies, unions, organizations, and labor activists in other countries, as well as detail departmental operations. Document formats found within the records primarily include correspondence, meeting minutes and agenda, booklets, and reports.
Dates
- 1985 - 2002
- Majority of material found within 1992 - 1998
Creator
- Service Employees International Union (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.Restrictions: Researchers may encounter records of a sensitive nature – personnel files, case records and those involving investigations, legal and other private matters. Privacy laws and restrictions imposed by the Library prohibit the use of names and other personal information which might identify an individual, except with written permission from the Director and/or the donor.
Extent
5.5 Linear Feet (5 SB, 1 OS)
Abstract
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was founded in 1921 as a union of flat janitors. Over the years it has grown in size and scope, now comprising three divisions: healthcare, property services, and public services. While most of SEIU’s members reside in the United States, the SEIU is an international union with members and affiliates in countries all over the world. The records of SEIU’s International Affairs Department document the SEIU’s relationships with companies, unions, organizations, and labor activists in other countries, as well as detail departmental operations. Document formats found within the records primarily include correspondence, meeting minutes and agenda, booklets, and reports.
History
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was founded in 1921 as a union of flat janitors. Over the years it has grown in size and scope, now comprising three divisions: healthcare, property services, and public services. While most of SEIU’s members reside in the United States, the SEIU is an international union with members and affiliates in countries all over the world.
Arrangement
The folders are arranged alphabetically based on the folder headings utilized by the records creator.
Acquisition
The International Affairs Department of the Service Employees International Union Records were deposited by SEIU at the Reuther Library in 2005. The Reuther Library serves as the official repository for SEIU.
Transfers
Photographs (see Audiovisual Department) have been moved to the Reuther’s Audiovisual Department.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Alexandra A. A. Orchard on November 8, 2012.
- AFL-CIO
- African National Congress
- Agricultural laborers
- Anti-apartheid movements
- Collective bargaining
- Human rights
- International Confederation of Free Trade Unions
- International Labour Organization
- Janitors
- Labor disputes
- Labor unions -- Organizing
- North American Free Trade Agreement (1992 December 17)
- Pay equity
- Privatization
- Public Services International
- Service industries
- Strike votes
- Unfair labor practices
- Women in the labor movement
- Women's rights
- Workers' rights
- World Bank
Creator
- Service Employees International Union (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the SEIU International Affairs Records
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Processed by Alexandra A. A. Orchard.
- Date
- 2012-11-08
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
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Detroit MI 48202 USA
5401 Cass Avenue
Detroit MI 48202 USA