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Adair Damman Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP002106

Abstract Adair Damman's affiliation with SEIU began in 1981, and Damman worked at SEIU for a number of years, most notably as an organizer. Presently. Damman works as the Legislative Director of Local 925 in Seattle, Washington. These records primarily document Damman's earlier work during the 1980s and 1990s. Much of the material focuses on Local 1864 in Nevada, Local 707 and the Mendocino County Employees Association in California, Local 880 in Boston, and organizing Local 6. Predominate topics are...

Dates: 1977 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1987 - 1998

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

AFSCME Public Policy Analysis Department Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001994

Abstract Part 1 of the AFSCME Public Policy Analysis Department Records focuses on Deinstitutionalization, particularly at Wayne County General Hospital (WCGH). The hospital complex was located in western Wayne County, Michigan, approximately 16 miles west of downtown Detroit. Deinstitutionalization represented a major change in philosophy for mental health treatment delivery and was the term given to the process whereby mentally ill patients were moved out of large public hospitals and into smaller...

Dates: 1963 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1973 - 1981

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

AFSCME Publications

Collection

Identifier: LR002503

Abstract AFSCME Publications is a collection comprised of serials created and collected by AFSCME International, District Councils, and Locals. The collection also contains material produced as part of AFSCME’s biannual international conventions and articles published about AFSCME from an academic standpoint. The publications in this collection arrived at the Reuther Library over time and came from multiple sources. The collection features AFSCME’s official publication, which was first known...

Dates: 1935 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1937 - 1973

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

AFT Local 1295: Wayne State University Federation of Teachers Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000688

Abstract Serving employees of Wayne State University, this local was originally established as a branch of the Detroit Federation of Teachers. The collection contains minutes, reports, and some correspondence. The subjects deal with internal union organization and activities.

Dates: 1957 - 1974

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

AFT Office of the President Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001553

Abstract Minutes, correspondence, reports, publications covering the president's office of Carl Megel and predominantly Charlie Cogen and David Selden. Important subjects are teacher strikes, contract negotiations, school desegregation, Oceanhill-Brownsville, education legislation, job stress, teacher centers.

The records are divided into two parts.

Dates: 1960 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1974

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

AFT Organizing Department Records

Collection

Identifier: LR002654

Abstract The Organizing Department facilitates the growth of local affiliates of the American Federation of Teachers. Under the tenures of David Selden and Albert Shanker, both of whom had extensive organizing experience prior to their respective presidencies, organizing efforts ramped up significantly in the 1960s and 1970s. The AFT was the fastest growing union in the mid-1970s when organizing became a distinct department. The department provides services and resources to state and local affiliates...

Dates: 1961 - 2004

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

SEIU Local 31-M Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001868

Abstract Local 31-M’s earliest manifestation, Local 191, began in 1938 with the organization of the Michigan Unemployment Compensation Commission (MUCC), the precursor to Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC). MUCC was the first civil service agency within Michigan to become unionized. Initially an independent local, Local 191 eventually affiliated with the State, County and Municipal Workers of America. After facing several years of difficulty, Local 191 disbanded. Despite the...

Dates: 1960 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2002

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

SEIU Local 517M Records

Collection

Identifier: LR002459

Abstract Two SEIU Michigan locals, Local 517M and Local 591, created the materials found within this collection. Local 591 represented multiple school districts within the state of Michigan and in January 2005, Local 591 merged into Local 517M. Local 517M primarily represented public employees working for the state of Michigan and previously merged with Local 31M in 2002. Local 517M is still active today, and as such, this collection will likely continue to grow. Materials in this collection...

Dates: 1976 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2005

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

SEIU Publications

Collection

Identifier: LR002452

Abstract SEIU Publications is primarily comprised of serials created by the International, Locals, Joint Councils, and Conferences. Included in the collection are International convention proceedings dating back to the official inception of SEIU, constitutions and bylaws, and serials published at the International level. However, the bulk of the materials are serials created by SEIU Locals, Joint Councils, and Conferences, documenting member concerns and plights, as well as important events and issues...

Dates: 1936 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1995

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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