Welfare Dept., N.Y., 1943-1947

The collection is composed of correspondence of Local 10 managers Isidore Nagler. Amalgamated Cutters' Union Local 10 was a member of the Joint Board of Cloak, Suit, Skirt and Reefer Makers' Union, as well as the Joint Board of the Dress and Waistmakers' Union. Local 10 held a unique position in that its members were split between both Joint Boards. Cutters of cloaks belonged to the Cloak Joint Board and cutters of dresses belonged to the Dress Joint Board. Local 10's dual position in the Joint Boards is reflected in the records.



There are administrative records of managing the local, including records, documents and correspondence from the International. Various departments are represented (Auditing, Education, Research), as well as other locals. There is the correspondence of Max Goldenberg, who was the secretary of Local 10.



Manufacturers' associations found in the collection include the Affiliated Dress Manufacturers, Inc., Associated Corset and Brassiere Manufacturers, Infants and Childrens' Coat Association, Merchants Ladies Garment Association, National Dress Manufacturers Association, and Industrial Council of Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers, Inc.



Available is material documenting local elections, including nominations and signed resignation cards. Of particular importance is the information regarding the ILGWU practice (according to Article 5 Section 28 of the ILGWU constitution) that required newly elected and installed officers to sign undated resignation forms to be deposited with the union. Similar material is also found in 5780/011. And there is also cases that were brought before the executive board, and the decisions of the Impartial Chairman.



Similar and complementary records can be found in 5780/011 Local 10 Managers' Correspondence.