Labor unions -- United States -- Political activity
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Arthur Meyer Papers
Collection
Identifier: 5252
Abstract
Include speeches and articles by Meyer (1941-1950); his correspondence while on the U.S. National War Labor Board (1942-1945); and excerpts from letters written by Meyer (1942-1955). Also materials on the Fact-Finding Committee of the Board of Education, City of New York (1951); transcripts and accompanying documentation regarding the National War Labor Board case of the Electrical Transcription Manufacturing Company vs. the American Federation of Musicians (1942-1943); and miscellaneous...
Dates:
1918-1950
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Records
Collection
Identifier: 5149
Abstract
These records deal chiefly with the union during the presidential terms of office of A.F. Whitney (1928-1949), W.P. Kennedy (1949-1963), and Charles Luna (1963-1968).
Dates:
1883-1973
William Standard Papers
Collection
Identifier: 5258
Abstract
This collection consists of William L. Standard's files as General Counsel for the National Maritime Union [NMU]. It documents public policy toward the NMU during World War II; the status of the Merchant Marine under the U.S. War Shipping Administration; the politics of Joseph E. Curran (president, NMU); collective negotiations between the NMU and various railroads and shipping companies; and work stoppages conducted by the NMU. This collection also documents Standard's duties as the union's...
Dates:
1934-1950