SEIU Education Department Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001930

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Document formats found within the records are primarily training guides and manuals (including facilitator training materials), as well as materials such as publications and reports utilized by the Education Department.

Dates

1980 - 2004
Majority of material found within 1992 - 2002

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.

History

Extent

3 Linear Feet (3 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. SEIU’s Department of Education generates training materials for its members on topics including workplace training (for all three divisions), internal staff professional development, collective bargaining, organizing, and political campaigns. Document formats found within the records are primarily training guides and manuals (including facilitator training materials), as well as materials such as publications and reports utilized by the Education Department.

Arrangement

Folders are listed by their location in each box. They are loosely arranged by subject in the following order: new staff training, staff development, political campaigns, collective bargaining, organizing, leadership, health, arbitration/grievances, stewards, and materials utilized by the Education Department. However, some materials cover multiple topics, so any given subject may be dispersed throughout the entire collection.

Acquisition

The SEIU Education Department of the Service Employees International Union Records were deposited by SEIU at the Reuther Library on July 24, 2006. The Reuther Library serves as the official repository for SEIU.