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George Burt Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP000539
Abstract
George Burt served as Director of the Canadian region of the United Auto Workers from 1939 until his retirement in 1968. Mr. Burt’s papers are largely composed of council meeting minutes and Mr. Burt’s reports to the council. Also present are papers related to World War II labor issues, and the history of the UAW in Canada.
Dates:
1940 - 1953
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
UAW Region 7: Canadian Office Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000372
Abstract
United Auto Workers Canadian Region 7 began the same year as the international union and was recognized by all major automotive manufacturers in the early 1940s. With a reputation for being militant, the union grew to be the largest in Canada, pioneering pension security, guaranteed annual wages, pre-paid medical prescriptions, and wage parity for workers in the country.
Dates:
1937 - 1970
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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- Names: Burt, George, 1903- X