The National Center for Appropriate Technology was incorporated in the State of Montana in 1976. Its avowed goals were to research and develop new technologies for the benefit of low-income individuals and families and to educate these groups in the efficient use of technology and the reduction of energy consumption. A board of directors headquartered in Washington, D.C., led the company. A number of divisions were created under the auspices of research and development, including solar energy and economic development. In 1979, several employees attempted to organize a local union. In 1980, the National Labor Relations Board awarded the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) the right to call a vote for unionization. There is no record of the result.
From the description of Records, 1976-1980. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71208644
