Records of United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Local 506, Erie, Pa., 1940-1980s.

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Records of United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Local 506, Erie, Pa., 1940-1980s.

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This subgroup contains minutes, correspondence, and membership cards from UE Local 506. Also included are subject files regarding issues important to the Erie local. Documents regarding steward elections are also present. Information on grievances from the 1940s to 1960s provide some perspective into the daily lives of workers at the GE plant during the Red Scare period.

32.5 linear ft. ( 26 boxes)

University of Pittsburgh

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SNAC Resource ID: 7419230

University of Pittsburgh

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