Transport Workers Union of America: Locals Records Bulk, 1940-1970 1931-2008

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Transport Workers Union of America: Locals Records Bulk, 1940-1970 1931-2008

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The Transport Workers Union of America, founded in 1934 and led until 1966 by charismatic Irish-American radical Mike Quill, initially organized subway workers and bus drivers in the New York City area. Eventually the union chartered locals in cities and towns across the country, and it branched out to include taxi drivers, railway employees, airline workers and utility workers among its members. This collection documents the individual local unions making up the TWUA; includes minutes, correspondence, publicity material, contracts and financial records. NOTE: This collection is housed offsite and advance notice is required for use.

120.5 linear feet; (121 boxes)

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6331940

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives

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