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AFSCME Education and Leadership Training Department Records

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Identifier: LR002636

Abstract The 1960s began a period of significant growth for AFSCME, which meant an increased need for knowledgeable members and staff. AFSCME began an education program around 1962, and by 1966 the International Union had established the Education and Leadership Training Department, later known simply as the Education Department. This collection contains records of the Education Department, particularly in regards to the department's collaboration with the AFSCME Organizing Department, and...

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

AFT Great Lakes Regional Office Records

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Identifier: LR001796

Abstract The American Federation of Teachers is a labor union representing primary and secondary school teachers, paraprofessionals, higher education faculty, professional staff, and nurses and other health care professionals. Regional offices fall under the auspices of the Department of Organizing and are responsible for organizing efforts and other assistance to local and state federations. The Great Lakes Region includes Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, West Virginia, and Indiana. The...

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alan Reuther Oral History

Item — Box: Individual Oral Histories Box 3: O-Si, Folder: 6

Identifier: LOH002257

Abstract In 2010, Mike Smith interviewed Alan Reuther, nephew of Walter Reuther and former Legislative Director of the United Auto Workers, who served in the UAW's Washington Office from 1982 to 2010. Collection consists of a recording and transcript. Reuther discusses his personal history; the Reuther family, in particular his uncles, Walter and Victor, and his father, Roy; details of his long career with the UAW; general impressions of the labor movement; reminiscences on past UAW presidents,...

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Charles R. Anderson Papers

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Identifier: LP001574

Overview Charles R. Anderson was a member of UAW Local 662 in Anderson, Indiana, serving the local union’s CAP Council and Citizenship and Legislative Committee. In 1991, he received the Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award for his work with the union. Before that, his expansive career included membership in the United Glass Workers, multiple terms as Delaware County AFL-CIO President, and serving the State Department in training union members in the Republic of Cyprus.The Charles...

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

David Scribner Papers

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Identifier: LP001607

Abstract David Scribner held a long career in the field of law beginning in the 1930s. He specialized in civil liberties and labor law and often took on cases with political implications.

This collection consists of personal documents, professional legal documents, notes, correspondence, publications, and newspaper clippings.

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Mary Ellen Riordan Papers

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Identifier: LP001682

Abstract Mary Ellen Riordan (1920-2010) was president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers from 1960-1981. In 1965, teachers and the school board signed their first contract, only the third teacher contract in the country. Riordan also guided the Detroit Federation of Teachers through three strikes, the Detroit Public Schools desegregation case Bradley v. Milliken, and agency fee case Abood v. Detroit Board of Education. In addition to her work with DFT, she served on the AFT Executive Council as...

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

SEIU Executive Office: John Sweeney Records

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Identifier: LR001542

Abstract For many, John Sweeney is known as the now former head of the AFL-CIO, a position from which he retired in 2009 after 14 years of service. For most of the previous 35 years, though, he was a member turned officer of the Service Employees International Union, having served 15 of those years as its President. The SEIU Executive Office: John Sweeney Records document his tenure during these 15 years, although portions of these records predate his tenure in that office. The records...

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Sonia Pressman Fuentes Oral History

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Identifier: LOH002324

Abstract In 1993 Dennis Deslippe interviewed lawyer and feminist Sonia Pressman Fuentes for his book,

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Urban Environment Conference (UEC) Records

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Identifier: LR001179

Abstract The Urban Environment Conference (UEC) grew out of an effort in 1971 by Michigan Senator Philip Hart to provide a forum for the discussion of problems and issues of joint concern to urban reform groups, environmentalists, and organized labor. Within a year, most of the participants decided to organize the group as a non-profit corporation with both advocacy and clearinghouse functions, including lobbying, education and publicity, fundraising, leadership training, technical assistance on program...

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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