ILGWU. Research Department wages andhours files, 1938-1975

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ILGWU. Research Department wages andhours files, 1938-1975

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This collection contains extensive files of hearings before,proceedings of, and memoranda and briefs submitted to the Department of Labor's Wageand Hours Division between 1938 and 1942, and 1950 and 1975. Committees representedin these files include: Apparel Industry Committee, Button and Buckle ManufacturingIndustry Committee, Embroideries Committee, Hosiery Industry Committee, Knitted andMen's Woven Underwear and Commercial Knitting Industry Committee, Knitted OuterwearCommittee, Knitted Underwear and Commercial Knitting Industry Committee,Miscellaneous Apparel Industry Committee, Special Industry Committee for PuertoRico, Textile Industry Committee, and the Women's Apparel Industry Committee. Alsoincluded in this collection are records of the Department of Labor's Public ContractDivision and Research and Statistics Division.

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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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International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Research Dept.

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