Michael Padwee Papers 1966-1979

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Michael Padwee Papers 1966-1979

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Michael Padwee was a caseworker for the New York City Department of Social Services, Human Resources Administration and a member of the Social Service Employees Union (SSEU, AFSCME District Council 37, Local 371). While a member of the union, he served as a union delegate and grievance committee chairman and was an active member of several union caucuses. Beginning in his student days at Rutgers University, Padwee was active in several leftist and activist organizations. He was a founding member of Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) chapters at Rutgers. After college, he became active in the New American Movement (NAM) and the Movement for a Democratic Society. This collection contains material documenting his involvement with various political organizations and unions, and it includes material authored by Michael Padwee for SSEU caucuses and for NAM. NOTE: This collection is stored offsite and advance notice is required for use.

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