American Federation of Teachers. Local 200 (Seattle, Wash.)

Labor organization of teachers in Seattle public schools, first established in 1927.

From the guide to the American Federation of Teachers Local 200 photograph collection, circa 1970-1974, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)

The American Federation of Teachers became the first teachers union in the United States to affiliate with organized labor, joining with the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in May 1916. Local 200, which represented teachers in Seattle public schools, was established in 1927.

From the description of American Federation of Teachers Local 200 photograph collection [graphic], circa 1970-1974. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 639697511

Labor organization of teachers in Seattle public schools since1927 .

Local 200 of American Federation of Teachers was chartered in 1921, a union of classroom teachers in Seattle. Ross Reider was president ca. 1966-67.

From the guide to the American Federation of Teachers, Local 200 records, 1951-1979, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)