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Clothing workers -- Labor unions -- United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 235 Collections and/or Records:

ILGWU. Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: 5780/160
Abstract

This collection contains scrapbooks assembled by officers and members of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. The scrapbooks primarily contain news clippings.

Dates: 1910-1958.

ILGWU. Sol C. Chaikin. The First Year. Presentation volume

 Collection
Identifier: 5780/135
Abstract

Presentation volume of reproduced news clippings.

Dates: 1975-1976.

ILGWU Sol Chaikin Audio-Visual Materials

 Collection
Identifier: 5780/083 AV
Abstract

The Sol Chaikin papers document Chaikin's tenure as president of the ILGWU from 1975 to 1986. Included in this collection are extensive correspondence, memoranda, and notes by and to Chaikin from ILGWU officers, staff, and members, politicians, and other labor leaders. Also included are transcripts of Chaikin's speeches, delivered to audiences of local union members, ILGWU and other international union conventions, United States Congress, international labor organizations, and others.

Dates: 1975-1986

ILGWU. Sol Chaikin papers

 Collection
Identifier: 5780/083
Abstract

The Sol Chaikin papers document Chaikin's tenure as president of the ILGWU from 1975 to 1986. Included in this collection are extensive correspondence, memoranda, and notes by and to Chaikin from ILGWU officers, staff, and members, politicians, and other labor leaders. Also included are transcripts of Chaikin's speeches, delivered to audiences of local union members, ILGWU and other international union conventions, United States Congress, international labor organizations, and others.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1940-1986

ILGWU Sol Chaikin Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 5780/083 P
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Sol Chaikin at a variety of events, including conventions, meetings, and rallies. Also included are photographs of ILGWU groups and institutions, political figures, and other events.

Dates: 1940-1989

ILGWU Southeast Region Audio Recordings

 Collection
Identifier: 5780/058 AV
Abstract

This collection contains audio recordings of the Southeast Region's conferences in 1978 and 1979, as well as audio recordings of speeches and Union Label songs.

Dates: 1975-1979

ILGWU Southeast Region Records

 Collection
Identifier: 5780/058
Abstract Contains general chronological correspondence (1951-1966), weekly reports from organizers (1959-1960, 1972-1974), and alphabetical subject files. Among these alphabetical subject files are agreements (1946-1960), files on David Dubinsky (1947-1968), regional reports to the GEB (1947-1962), records of the regional office's political department (1948-1969), and material pertaining to the annual regional conference (1953-1969). Locals represented in the records of the Southeast Region include:...
Dates: 1937-1988

ILGWU. Susan Cowell papers

 Collection
Identifier: 5780/097
Abstract

Correspondence, speeches, and books of Susan Cowell, Vice President of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1923-2002

ILGWU. Termination analysis log books

 Collection
Identifier: 5780/175
Abstract

Personnel profiles on employees who were suspended or terminated, as well as the reason for the action. Personnel information includes gender, marital status, race, and wages of employees suspended or terminated at particular firms.

Dates: 1979-1981.

ILGWU Toronto Dressmakers Joint Council and Toronto Cloak Joint Board Records

 Collection
Identifier: 5780/043
Abstract

The collection contains records of the Toronto Dressmakers Joint Council and the Toronto Cloak Joint Board, as well as several local unions in Toronto. Alphabetical files document the activities of the Dressmakers Joint Council and the Cloak Joint Bard, including correspondence of the respective managers, Samuel Kraisman and Joe Macks. Documents include meeting minutes, correspondence, newsletters, reports, financial records, and agreements.

Dates: 1927-1979