UAW Local 889 Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000040
Scope and Content
Series 1: General File
Material used by the central office of Local 889,
consisting of correspondence sent and received plus
minutes of meetings and contract negotiations. Many
assorted files are included which pertain to the
smaller units, or those which had little material in
the collection as a whole.
Series 2: John R-Highland Park Unit
Series 3: Dodge Truck Unit
Series 4: Mopar (Parts) Unit
Series 2: John R-Highland Park Unit
Series 3: Dodge Truck Unit
Series 4: Mopar (Parts) Unit
Dates
- 1943 - 1965
Creator
- International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Local 889 (Organization)
Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
Rules for Use of Archival Materials.
History
Local 889, UAW, is an amalgamated white collar local serving Chrysler plants and Chrysler's suppliers in southeastern Michigan. The primary Units featured in this collection are Amplex, Auto Equipment Co., Hudson Sales,
Kaiser— Frazer, King-Seeley, Tank Plant, Jefferson-Kerchival, Dodge Main, Marysville Parts, Mopar, Dodge Truck, John R-Highland Park.
The amalgamated union was established in 1940 and has served Chrysler-related plant continually.
The amalgamated union was established in 1940 and has served Chrysler-related plant continually.
Extent
18.5 Linear Feet (17 SB, 1 scrapbook)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
United Auto Workers Local 889 was chartered in 1940 to service white collar workers at Chrysler plants and suppliers in southeastern Michigan. The records of the local reflect the activities of its many units including Amplex, Auto Equipment Co., Hudson Sales, Kaiser-Frazer, King-Seeley, Tank Plant, Jefferson-Kerchival, Dodge Main, Marysville Parts, Mopar, Dodge Truck, and John R-Highland Park.
Arrangement
Arranged in 4 series - Series 1 (Boxes 1-17), Series 2 (Boxes 18-20), Series 3 (Boxes 21-25), and Series 4 (Boxes 26-34). Folders are arranged alphabetically.
Acquisition
The UAW Local 889 Records were deposited in Januay 1967 by Vera Lentine (Recording Secretary), and 1962 by Nick Hyskha.
Transfers
A considerable quantity of routine or repetitive data was found in the collection and sorted for storage. The following cartons contain material for storage:
Carton #1 Mopar items: Seniority lists 1951-1957 Employee Status report forms 1954-55 Questionnaires 1961 Misc. Grievances 1961-62
Dodge Truck: Grievances 1953-55 Seniority lists 1956-60 Lost time vouchers 1957 Register of Appeal Bd. Cases 1957-58
Trenton: 1957 Grievances
Carton #2 Mopar: 1955-56 lost time vouchers John R: 1958-60 Misc. Grievances
General Office Files: Job Classification Questionnaires 1951 Marysville Unit Ledger 1950-61. Medical Diagnostic ReportsMisc. Mailing lists.
Carton #3 Dodge Truck: Grievances 1956 Seniority lists 1950s Lost time audit forms 1959
Jefferson: Grievances 1940s-1950s
Carton #4 Appeal Bd. Cases 1956-59
Carton #5 Mopar Grievances 1950s Strike Ballots—undated
Carton #6 Mopar: Grievances l950s Employess lists
Carton #1 Mopar items: Seniority lists 1951-1957 Employee Status report forms 1954-55 Questionnaires 1961 Misc. Grievances 1961-62
Dodge Truck: Grievances 1953-55 Seniority lists 1956-60 Lost time vouchers 1957 Register of Appeal Bd. Cases 1957-58
Trenton: 1957 Grievances
Carton #2 Mopar: 1955-56 lost time vouchers John R: 1958-60 Misc. Grievances
General Office Files: Job Classification Questionnaires 1951 Marysville Unit Ledger 1950-61. Medical Diagnostic ReportsMisc. Mailing lists.
Carton #3 Dodge Truck: Grievances 1956 Seniority lists 1950s Lost time audit forms 1959
Jefferson: Grievances 1940s-1950s
Carton #4 Appeal Bd. Cases 1956-59
Carton #5 Mopar Grievances 1950s Strike Ballots—undated
Carton #6 Mopar: Grievances l950s Employess lists
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by McS in May, 1967.
- Title
- UAW Local 889 Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- McS
- Date
- 1967-05
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
5401 Cass Avenue
Detroit MI 48202 USA
5401 Cass Avenue
Detroit MI 48202 USA