SEIU Healthcare Division Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001889

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The Healthcare Division Records primarily detail various aspects of Hospital and Healthcare Workers Union Local 250’s trusteeship and transition back to self-governance from 1986 through 1989. Additional subjects covered are the 1986 Healthcare Division Conference, and the 1986 Kaiser Strike. Document formats found within the records include correspondence, speeches, briefings, agenda, and clippings.

Important Names Giarizzo, Phil Henry, Mary Kay Roscoe, Ted Rosselli, Sal Shea, Gerry Splain, Mark Stern, Andy Sweeney, John Ware, Shirley

Dates

1986 - 1989

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.

History

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 SB)

Additional Description

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. The Healthcare Division Records primarily detail various aspects of Hospital and Healthcare Workers Union Local 250’s trusteeship and transition back to self-governance from 1986 through 1989. Additional subjects covered are the 1986 Healthcare Division Conference, and the 1986 Kaiser Strike. Document formats found within the records include correspondence, speeches, briefings, agenda, and clippings.

Arrangement

Folders are listed by their location within the box. They are not necessarily arranged, so any given subject may be dispersed throughout the entire collection.

Acquisition

The Healthcare Division Records of the Service Employees International Union were deposited by SEIU at the Reuther Library in September 1997. The Reuther Library serves as the official repository for SEIU.