Local 868 (Atlanta, Ga.) records, 1952-1984.

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Local 868 (Atlanta, Ga.) records, 1952-1984.

The collection consists of records of Local 868 (Atlanta, Ga.) of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America and its predecessor, the International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, from 1952-1984. Includes correspondence, audit reports, financial statements, minutes, and grievance materials. Materials relate to agreements, meetings, and benefit plans with the Chrysler Corporation; committee hearings on Local 868; and other labor related issues. The collection's correspondence pertains to chairman R.J. Byrom, the Chrysler Corporation, and miscellaneous subjects. The minutes include meetings between Local 868 and management, between Local 868 and Chrysler, and general meetings of Local 868. The grievance materials include case files, grievance and appeal procedures, and grievance forms.

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International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Local 868 (Atlanta, Ga.)

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Organized in 1935 as the United Automobile Workers of America, when the union merged with the United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers in 1945, its title changed to the International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. The union name later changed to its present title, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. From the description of Local 868 (Atlanta, Ga.) records, 1952-1984. (...