Willoughby Abner papers, 1955-1964, (bulk 1961-1964).

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Willoughby Abner papers, 1955-1964, (bulk 1961-1964).

Correspondence, reports, memoranda, clippings, and other materials relating to Mr. Abner's union activities and services.

4 linear ft. (8 boxes)

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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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Organizational History and List of Officers Organizational History 1909 Issued the “Call,” a statement calling for a conference to protest discrimination and violence against African Americans Convened the National Negro Conference on May 31 and June 1, New York, N.Y. E...

Wayne State University. Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs

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American arbitration association

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In January 1949 when the parties could not agree upon the terms of a new contract the union struck. When the strike was settled, it was agreed to submit to arbitration the following issues which the parties could not agree upon: payment of a 12% wage increase, retroactive to January 1, 1949; in lieu of overtime charges, a flat sum of $28 per month on non-propelled barges; when required to go on dock or aboard to make hose connections, a $2 payment per voyage made on self propelled vessels; and t...

Abner, Willoughby, 1920-1972

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President of Amalgamated Local Union 734 in Chicago, Ill. UAW international representative. Assistant Director for the UAW Labor Studies Center in Detroit, Mich. From the description of Willoughby Abner papers, 1955-1964, (bulk 1961-1964). (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32320807 ...