Labor, Work, and Industry Collection
1869-1989
MS 328
3 boxes
(1.5 linear foot)
Special Collections and University Archives, UMass Amherst Libraries
Chance and geography conspired early in the history of New England to lay a foundation for both industrialization and the rise of organized labor.
This miscellaneous collection contains materials relating to work, business, and organized labor with an emphasis on New England. Among other materials, there are sets of by-laws, reports, and agreements pertaining to Massachusetts locals of IUE, IBEW, Cigarmakers International, Bricklayers, Retail Clerks, and others.
English
Chance and geography conspired early in the history of New England to lay a foundation for both industrialization and the rise of organized labor.
This miscellaneous collection contains materials relating to work, business, and organized labor with an emphasis on Massachusetts and the New England region. Among other materials, there are sets of by-laws, reports, and agreements pertaining to Massachusetts locals of IUE, IBEW, Cigarmakers International, Bricklayers, and Retail Clerks.
The collection is open for research.
Cite as: Labor, Work, and Industry Collection (MS 328). Special Collections and University Archives, University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries.
The collection has been assembled from materials acquired individually over the years from various sources.
Massachusetts (West)
Mercantile
Selected materials have been digitized and may be viewed online through SCUA's digital repository, Credo.
Processed by I. Eliot Wentworth, June 2019.
Labor unions--Massachusetts
Photographs
31Abercrombie, Fred C. Turners Falls Power and Electric Company: A Public Utility since 1792. Turners falls, Mass. : s.n.1925Photocopy
11Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers UnionTalking Union [ACTWU, New England Regional Joint Board newsletter], vol. 4, 11986
12AFL-CIOAFL-CIO Education News and Views, vol. 1:1-4:51956-1959
13AFL-CIOAshtray [with image of mural depicting labor movement in the AFL-CIO headquarters lobby]undated
14AFL-CIOPostcards of House of Labor mural installed in the headquarters lobbyundated
15AFL-CIOPress release: Labor Day message from George Meany1963-08-31
16AFL-CIO. Pioneer Valley CouncilList of affiliated local unionsundated
17AFL-CIO. Union Label and Services Trades DepartmentSong bookca.1975
18American Federation of TeachersColleges and Universities Handbook1972
19American Federation of Technical Engineers. Local 112Arbitration documents with American Bosch1955-1972
314American Newspaper Guild. Local 32Agreement with Boston Record-American-Advertiser Dept., Hearst Corporation1953
110Anderson, HowardPrimer of labor relations, 20th ed. Washington, D.C. : Bureau of National Affairs1975
111Bricklayers, Masons, and Plasterers International Union of America. Local 4Agreement with Northampton contractors1968
112Building Trades Council (Springfield, Mass.) Constitution and By-laws1914
113Bureau of National Affairs Editorial StaffGrievance Guide, 5th ed. Washington, D.C. : Bureau of National Affairs1978
312Chalfin, Ruth (Klein)CIO labor materials1937-1951
Newspaper clippings pertaining to CIO strike at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital (1937); credential for Ruth Klein (Chalfin) to the convention of the New York State Industrial Union Council, CIO (1940); telegram of solidarity from German dockworkers in dockworker's strike (1951).
313Chalfin, Ruth (Klein)CIO convention ribbons1937-1951
Ribbons as local 129 representative to first New York State County and Municipal Workers convention, CIO (1938, 2); 2nd (1940), First National Convention State County Municipal Workers of America (1939); 3rd Annual Convention New York State Industrial Union Council CIO (1940).
114Cigarmakers Local Unions of New EnglandOn the arbitration of the strike and lockout in New Haven, Conn.1908
115Citizens for Fair TaxesWhat are progressive taxes and what do they mean to Massachusetts citizens? [brochure]1989
116Congress of Industrial Organizations. New England Labor CouncilLabor program for New England Labor Unions1949
117CooperativesList of cooperative stores in Massachusetts; list of farmer's cooperatives in Massachusetts1920
118EmersonDiary of railroad shopmen's strike [Railroad Employees Department, AFL]1919
32Employers Association of Western MassachusettsWhitepapers and communications on wages and benefits1978-1983
33Ettor-Giovannitti Defense CommitteeShall Ettor and Giovannitti have a fair trial?1912Trial of to men arrested in Lawrence Bread and Roses strike of 1912
119Federal Labor Union. Local 18518 (Chicopee, Mass.) Constitutionca.1935
34Gosling, EdithI make dresses1935PhotocopySelf-published booklet intended to assist immigrant women in the dress trades learn English
120Hyatt, DavePublic Relations: A Handbook for Business, Labor, and Community Leaders. Bulletin 481963
121Industrial Accident BoardRuling on workmen's compensation in case of John Cadigan, deceased, v. American Writing Paper1915
123International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Iron WorkersThe Ironworker, vol. 88, 8 [article on Local 357, Springfield1988
122International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Iron Workers. Local 35724th annual steak roast tickets1968
124International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Pioneer Valley Lodge 2175Agreement with Electro-Optical Division, Kollmorgen Corporation1966
125International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local 7Agreement with electrical contractors of Springfield, Mass.1949-1979
126International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local 96Agreement with National Electrical Contractors Association, Worcester Division1970
127International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local 99Agreement with National Electrical Contractors Association, Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter1947
128International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local 103Agreement with Local Contractors Association1947
21International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local 223Agreement and working rules with Electrical Industry of Brockton, Mass.1980-1983
22International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local 256Agreement and working rules with electrical contractors of Fitchburg1949
23International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local 284Agreement with National Electrical Contractors Association, Western Massachusetts Chapter1972
24International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local 488Agreement with National Electrical Contractors Association, Southern Connecticut Division1972
315International Longshoremen's Association. No. 1660Agreement with Amstar Corporation, Bunker Hill Refinery1975
26International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers. Local 284Agreement with Eastern Container Corp.1973
27International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers. Local 418Arbitration documents with American Bosch1959
25International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers. New England District Council 2Constitutionca.1950
28Kerr, ClarkUnions and union leaders at their own choosing1957
29Labor's Non-Partisan LeagueOrganizing literature1934-1939
35Litchman, Charles H. Photographs1874-18904 cartes de visite, 4 cabinet cards, mounted photo
210Massachusetts Development and Finance FoundationPoster [on completion of Lowell Hilton ahead of schedule]ca.1982
211Massachusetts Public Employee Council. No. 41Agreement with Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and AFSCME1971
212Massachusetts State Labor Council, AFL-CIOConstitution1978
213Massachusetts. Department of Labor and IndustriesDirectory of Labor Organizations1972, 1974
214National Union of Hospital and Nursing Home Employees. Local 1199Massachusetts Rehabilitation Hospital: statement of issues leading to the strike1972
215New England Farm Workers Council, Inc. Information bookletca.1975
216New England Farm Workers Council, Inc. Personnel policies and procedures1972
217New England Institute of CooperationSpringfield Bank for Cooperatives: Report on Cooperative Conference1940
36Newcomen SocietyO'Green, Fred W., Putting technology to work: The story of Litton Industries1988PamphletCorporate history
36Newcomen SocietyCole, Galen L., The Cole family of businesses: serving Maine and New England for 72 years1989PamphletCorporate history
36Newcomen SocietyCrozier, William M., BayBanks1988PamphletCorporate history
218Northampton Redevelopment AuthorityPrestige address for industryca.1971
37Northeast UtilitiesNortheast Utilities answers question on nuclear power and The Yankee Story 1974
219Pollitt, DanielRight to work law issues1959
220Public Administration ServiceGovernment and the unemployed [booklet]1955
221Retail Store Employees Union. Local 1445Agreements with William Filene Sons Co. and Jordan Marsh1958-1979
38Savage Cossacks attacking strikers, Lawrence1919PostcardPhoto postcard of police attacking strikers
222Silk and Rayon Workers Union. Local 1929Constitution1938Holyoke, Mass., affiliate of United Textile Workers of America, AFL
223Springfield Central Labor UnionConstitution and By-laws1943
224United Association. Local 64Agreement with New England Mechanical Contractors Association1972
225United Association. Local 97Plumbers and pipefitters memorandum of understanding, Fitchburg, Mass.1971
226United Brotherhood of Carpenters and JoinersConstitution and By-laws1987
227United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. Local 351 et al. Tri-Trades Factory Constructed Unit agreement with Fontaine Modular Structures (Northampton, Mass.)1971
228United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America. Local 259Agreement with Northampton Cutlery Company1965
229United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America. Local 274Agreement with Lamson and Goodnow Manufacturing Co.1966
230United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America. Local 274Contract dispute with Greenfield Tap and Die Corp.1986
231United Food and Commercial Workers. Local 1459Agreement with Caldor, Inc.1984
232United Garment Workers of AmericaAgreement with Leopold Morse Co.1923
233United Labor Council of Fall RiverConstitution and By-lawsca.1940
316United Packinghouse, Food and Allied Workers. Local 400Agreement with Revere Sugar Refinery1966
317United Paperworkers and Papermakersunion meeting posters1960
234United States. Department of LaborNew England labor and the economy at year end1972
235Utility Workers Union of America. Local 369Constitution1950
39Ward Ten. Labor Reform Party ballot1869
236Warne, Colston E. Socialist experiment in New Zealand1938
310Workers of Holyoke: Flier announcing talk by Congressman Allen T. Treadway on workers' unemployment and social insurance1934Flier
311Workers School of Boston: Announcement of courses1934Brochure