ILGWU. Apparel Job Training andResearch Corporation records, 1974-1981

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ILGWU. Apparel Job Training andResearch Corporation records, 1974-1981

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Contains application files from shops and workers therein toparticipate in the Apparel Job Training and Research Corporation's training program,financial records, and reports. Application files include applications from shopsfor certification with AFTRC, agreements between the AJTRC and shops foron-the-job-training, applications from individuals for enrollment in the AJTRC, andrelated correspondence. Financial records include invoices and relatedcorrespondence. Reports address conditions in the apparel industry.

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Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives

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International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

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