International Association of Machinists records, 1940, 1952-1969.

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International Association of Machinists records, 1940, 1952-1969.

The collection consists of papers of W.J. Usery relating to his work as labor organizer and union official in the International Association of Machinists from 1940, 1952-1969. The correspondence and office files (1940, 1952-1969) includes Usery's correspondence as Grand Lodge Representative for the IAM (1956-1969), weekly reports, and expense statements. These materials illustrate Usery's union activities and contain information on negotiations and jurisdictional disputes with Boeing, Douglas, McDonnel-Douglas, Lockheed, and other organizations. The name and subject files (1953-1969) consist of materials relating to companies, unions, and governmental agencies with whom Usery had contact.

8 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404249

Georgia State University

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Usery, W. J., 1923-

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W.J. Usery (1923- ), machinist, union official, Assistant Secretary and Secretary of Labor, federal and private mediator, born in Hardwick, Georgia. From the description of W.J. Usery papers, 1940, 1952-1985. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 38477540 W.J. Usery, Jr. (1923- ), machinist, union official, Assistant Secretary and Secretary of Labor, federal and private mediator, born in Hardwick, Georgia. From the description of W.J. Usery, Jr. oral hi...

International Association of Machinists.

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The International Association of Machinists is a trade union that was formed in 1888 by nineteen machinists in Atlanta, Georgia. From the description of International Association of Machinists records, 1947. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 308473936 History The International Association of Machinists (IAM) Lodge #68 is one of the oldest of the Bay Area Metal working unions and has a long and interesting ...