Communications Workers of America, District 1 Records Bulk, 1968-1982 1946-1989, (Bulk 1968-1982)

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Communications Workers of America, District 1 Records Bulk, 1968-1982 1946-1989, (Bulk 1968-1982)

District I of the Communications Workers of America includes New York State, New Jersey, New England and parts of Eastern Canada. In its early years the District was comprised mainly of telephone workers, but its membership has diversified to include public employees (both state and local), journalists, healthcare workers, television and radio technicians and others. The collection contains correspondence, bargaining files, contracts, grievance files and general files. NOTE: This collection is housed offsite and advance notice is required for use.

16.0 linear feet; (16 boxes)

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