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UAW Local 75 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000536

Abstract Subjects include: automobile industry and collective bargaining in Milwaukee; American Motors Corp.; Nash-Kelvinator Corp.; Hudson Motor Car Co.; Seamon Body Plant.

Dates: 1935 - 1963

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 113 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001457

Abstract Subjects include: Leonard Woodcock’s local; Continental Motors (Muskegon, Michigan); Muskegon politics and government; World War II aircraft industry workers

Dates: 1940 - 1979

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 199 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000297

Abstract United Auto Workers Local 199 was charted in 1936 in St. Catherines, Canada. It represented employees of McKinnon Industries, a subsidiary of General Motors. Records of the local reflect primarily the its financial, executive, and bargaining activities.

Dates: 1944 - 1964

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 230 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000198

Abstract Local 230 is located in Bell, California (in the metropolitan Los Angeles area) and represents the employees of the largest Chrysler facility in the western United States. Local 230 obtained its charter in March of 1937 as a direct result of the sit-down strike of that same year. In 1938, Chrysler attempted to dissolve Local 230. Acting together with a group of anti-union employers and the District Attorney's office, many of the officers and founders of Local 230 were charged with conspiracy...

Dates: 1941 - 1967

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 292 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001158

Abstract Subjects include: UAW Local 292 20 Automobile workers in Kokomo, Ind.; collective bargaining and strikes; General Motors Delco Radio Division; Accurate Parts Inc.; political activity; labor education; UAW Locals 303, 438, 662, 974

Dates: 1937 - 1983

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 371 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000101

Abstract UAW Local 371 was chartered in May of 1937 to represent workers at the Chrysler plant in New Castle, Indiana. By the mid-1970s it had become an amalgamated local.

Dates: 1937 - 1940

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 397 Records

Collection — Container: Small Processed Collections: U-V Box 14, Folder: 5

Identifier: LR000127

Abstract Contains minutes of the first meeting of Local 397 Coach and Body.

Dates: 1937 - 1938

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 400 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000064

Abstract Organized in 1941, Local 400 was located in Highland Park, Michigan for many years. In addition to servicing the Ford Highland Park Plant, Local 400 also represented Ford Facilities in Utica, Romeo, Mount Clemens, Chesterfield, and the Michigan Proving Ground of the Ford Motor Company. The papers of Local 400 reflect union activities from 1941-1966. The period covering the years 1942-1961 is particularly well documented in terms of executive board meeting minutes, plant-wide meeting minutes,...

Dates: 1941 - 1966; Majority of material found within 1942 - 1961

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 417 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000715

Abstract UAW Local 417 was chartered in 1945. The original charter was issued to Great Lakes Greyhound Garage in Birmingham, Michigan. An amalgamated local, its membership comes primarily from auto parts companies in Detroit's northern suburbs: Clawson, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Troy, Ferndale and Sterling Heights. Dean Spooner became President of the Local in 1963, and remained in office for the remainder of the period covered by this collection. Subjects include: auto parts plants in Detroit's...

Dates: 1954 - 1983

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 444 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000405

Abstract United Auto Workers Local 444 services the Windsor, Ontario plant of Chrysler Corporation. Its records reflect routine operations and programs.

Dates: 1956 - 1961

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 576 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001200

Abstract Subjects include: Divco Truck plant in Detroit; grievances; employee benefits

Dates: 1948 - 1968

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 581 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001543

Abstract Late in 1936, a union office was opened at 4347 S. Saginaw St. in Flint, Michigan, across from General Motors Fisher Body Plant #1. The office, which handled the affairs of workers at Fisher Body, was part of AFL-affiliated UAW Local 156, representing several General Motors plants in Flint. The famous Sit-Down Strike of l936-37, which culminated in General Motors recognition of the UAW, started in the Fisher #1 plant. In April 1938, Local 581, representing Fisher Body workers, was chartered...

Dates: 1940 - 1987

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 595 Records

Collection — Container: Small Processed Collections: U-V Box 14, Folder: 6

Identifier: LR000219

Abstract Local 595 is located in Linden, New Jersey and services General Motors, BOP Assembly Division. Their records cover local strike issues and time studies.

Dates: 1946 - 1948

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 598 Records

Collection — Container: Small Processed Collections: U-V Box 14, Folder: 7

Identifier: LR000834

Abstract Subjects include: Fisher Body Plant No. 2 (Flint, Michigan)

Dates: 1960 - 1975

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 599 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000210

Abstract United Auto Workers Local 599 represented workers in the Buick plant in Flint, MI and is noted for its involvement in the anti-Martin struggles during the early years of its existence. The records of the local reflect routine operations.

Dates: 1936 - 1966

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 600 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000176

Abstract UAW Local 600 was chartered August 9, 1938, but did not gain much worker support until the Rouge plant-wide strike of April 1, 1941. The first UAW contract with Ford Motor Company was signed June 20, and ratified by the Local July 22, 1941. With 50,000 to 80,000 members in various periods, many from the massive River Rouge Complex, Local 600 has been both the largest and the most controversial local in the UAW. Local 600 is also known for its progressive streak, having hosted civil rights icons...

Dates: 1935 - 2012

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 650 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000177

Abstract United Auto Workers Local 650 grew out of Local 182 in Lansing, MI representing Reo Motors employees. The local survived a company bankruptcy and reorganization in the late 1930s and early 1940s and numerous company-union conflicts in the post WWII period. The records of the local reflect its operations and activities upon behalf of its members.

Dates: 1937 - 1964

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 662 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000095

Abstract United Auto Workers Local 662 was organized to service the General Motors plant, Delco-Remy Division in Anderson, IN, absorbing the former UAW Local 146. Records reflect activities, including a women's auxilliary, that occurred mainly following the local's 1939 charter.

Dates: 1934 - 1969

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 664 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000235

Abstract Established in 1939 when the International Executive Board revoked the charter of pro-Martin Local 118, United Auto Workers Local 664 serviced members at Fisher Body, Chevrolet, and Prophet Company in North Tarrytown, NY. The records reflect the Martin controversy, strikes, conferences, and other activities of the local.

Dates: 1939 - 1961

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 678 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000451

Abstract United Auto Workers Local 678 originally serviced the Chevrolet plant and parts warehouse in Baltimore, MD. before merging in 1969 with Local 239, Fisher Body. The records relate to activities and operations prior to the merger.

Dates: 1940 - 1968

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 870 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000472

Abstract Subjects include: Ford Motor Co. (Dallas)

Dates: 1939 - 1969

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 879 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000684

Abstract UAW Local 879 represents workers at the Twin City Ford Motor Company plant in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was chartered in 1941 following the recognition of the UAW by the Ford Motor Company. During the late 1940's and the 1950's, Local 879 participated in the Minnesota State CIO Farm Labor Relations Program. To demonstrate the relationship between farmers and labor, Local 879 and other CIO-affiliated unions set up booths and other displays at various Minnesota county fairs. Subjects include:...

Dates: 1940 - 1968; Majority of material found within 1942 - 1958

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 889 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000040

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.

Dates: 1943 - 1965

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 1088 Records

Collection — Container: Small Processed Collections: U-V Box 14, Folder: 8-9

Identifier: LR000521

Abstract Subjects include: Neco Ordnance plant closing in Winona, Minnesota

Dates: 1956 - 1959

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 1112 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000877

Abstract Subjects include: Lordstown GM plant; automation and speed-up; 1972 strike; QWL; “blue-collar blues”

Dates: 1966 - 1977

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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