Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 records 1941-2011

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Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 records 1941-2011

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv29092

This collection documents the activities between years 1941 and 2012 of Local 587 of the Amalgamated Transit Union, with the majority of the collection covering the years 1980-2010. The collection provides information about the ATU 587 working conditions and wages, member concerns, and internal culture; ATU International activities; and issues related to transit in Seattle. The series are arranged depending on their creator, format, or function, and then arranged chronologically.

15 cubic feet; 17 boxes

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University of Washington Libraries Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6369181

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