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AFSCME Local 496: Genesee County, Michigan Records
Collection
Identifier: LR001122
Abstract
AFSCME Local 496 was established in December 1970 in Flint, Michigan. It was composed of maintenance, custodial, and clerical employees of Genesee County and was under the jurisdiction of AFSCME Flint Metro Area Council 29. Local 496's first president was Christine Daros, and its first secretary-treasurer was David Barkey. The records in the collection consist of routine office files reflecting the activities of Local 496; council and international convention materials; per capita payments to...
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Bud and Hazel Simons Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP000160
Abstract
Correspondence, notebooks, picket cards, songs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and memorabilia collected by Mr. Simons, who was strike chairman of Fisher Body Plant 1 during the Flint sit-down strikes of 1937. The collection deals solely with the strike and contains correspondence with John L. Lewis. An oral history interview with Mr. Simons is available.
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Flint Labor Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000517
Abstract
Subjects include: Flint sit-down; Flint Trolley Coach strikes
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Garland Lane Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP000309
Abstract
Garland Lane was a Michigan Democratic State Senator representing Genesee County, where he was an important part of the Appropriations Committee. His papers reflect his Senate activities.
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Mike Westfall Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP001354
Abstract
Mike Westfall was a member of the United Auto Workers Local 598 in Flint, MI. His papers reflect his leadership in the Flint-based grassroots movement to bring attention to the effects of corporate restructuring and job loss in the automotive industry.
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Olive R. Beasley Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP000081
Abstract
Olive R. Beasley led a career devoted to improving human and civil rights for minority groups. She served as secretary and later as executive director of the Michigan Committee on Civil Rights and was a member of the Fair Employment Practices Commission. She continued to serve its successor, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission as executive director of the Flint office. She also held numerous posts in labor and community organizations in Detroit and Flint including president of AFSCME Local 52,...
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Paul Parker Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP000423
Abstract
Paul Parker worked for the Flint, MI Chevrolet Division of General Motors for forty-one years. During that time he served the United Auto Workers in several capacities and was active in local and state Democratic politics. His papers primarily reflect his activities in the Michigan House of Representatives.
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.
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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