Lodge no. 1179 Minute Book, 1919-1921

Inclusive date range: 1902-1921

Bulk dates: 1902-1921



This collection consists of the records of Lodge No. 1179 in Cadosia, NY (formerly Lodge No. 257) of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes. It includes one Minutes Book (1919-1921) that records the Lodge meeting where the members discussed general business, workers' issues such as the push for an eight hour work day, union finances, membership statistics, dues collection, the election of officers, and individual members' grievances. Also found in this collection are Members and Dues Books that list the names, ages, years of work experience, and union certificate numbers of local members. Additionally, the minutes of meeting in which the Lodge discussed how to support the widow of a deceased member and a certificate of membership signed by John T. Wilson are located in this collection.