International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Local 154 (Detroit, Mich.)

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Formed in 1936 to represent workers of the Hudson Motor Car Company in Detroit, Mich. Formerly, UAW-AFL Local 18312. When Hudson merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1955, the entire manufacturing operation moved to Kenosha and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Local 154 then represented workers from the Special Products Division of American Motors Corporation. Membership dropped rapidly and the local ceased activities in 1963.

From the description of UAW Local 154 records, 1933-1963, (bulk 1933-1960). (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32321477

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referencedIn Piconke, Joseph, 1909-. Oral history interview with Joseph Piconke. 1960. Wayne State University. Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs
creatorOf International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Local 154 (Detroit, Mich.). UAW Local 154 records, 1933-1963, (bulk 1933-1960). Wayne State University. Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs
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associatedWith American Motors Corporation. Special Products Division. corporateBody
correspondedWith Doll, Tracy, 1887- person
correspondedWith Greer, Arthur person
associatedWith Hudson Motor Car Company corporateBody
associatedWith International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Local 154 (Detroit, Mich.) corporateBody
correspondedWith Mazey, Emil, 1913-1983 person
correspondedWith Morris, Ken person
associatedWith Nash-Kelvinator Corporation. corporateBody
associatedWith Piconke, Joseph, 1909- person
correspondedWith Reuther, Walter, 1907-1970 person
associatedWith United States. National Labor Board. corporateBody
associatedWith Wayne State University. Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs. corporateBody
correspondedWith Woodcock, Leonard person
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Detroit (Mich.)
Michigan
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Automobile industry and trade
Collective bargaining
Collective labor agreements
Employees
Grievance arbitration
Industrial location
Industrial relations
Labor disputes
Labor union locals
Labor unions
Labor unions
Labor unions
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Active 1933

Active 1963

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