John Harte Papers 1973-1995

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John Harte Papers 1973-1995

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John Harte, as a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 608 and of Carpenters for a Stronger Union has been striving for democracy within the union structure since 1973. The collection documents Harte's efforts to bring fair practices to the union, and the repercussions he suffered as a result. The collection includes letters, election materials, flyers, court documents and newspaper clippings.

1.0 linear feet; (2 boxes)

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives

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Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives

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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

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Founded in 1881, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) represents and offers training to carpenters, cabinetmakers, millwrights, piledrivers, lathers, framers, floor layers, roofers, drywallers, and workers in forest-products and related industries. From the guide to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Records Unprocessed mss. 2011-116., 1953-2002, (Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library) The Unite...

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Carpenters for a Stronger Union (Organization)

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Carpenters for a Stronger Union (CSU) was organized in 1981 by rank and file members of the Carpenters Union. CSU's goal was to promote internal democracy and to oppose corruption within the District Council and its various Locals. They ran candidates for union office on reform slates and published a district-wide newsletter. From the description of Records, 1981-1988. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 477248874 In his book, American Labor Leaders: Pers...

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Harte, John

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Epithet: MP, Lord Mayor of London British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000299.0x0000f1 In October 1973 John Harte brought his first documented complaint against officials of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 608. From 1973 through the early 1990s Harte took part in a continuing campaign for fair practices and democracy in the local. Also active within the organization Carpenters for a Stronger Union, he wa...