Records, 1946-1989, (bulk 1968-1982).

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Records, 1946-1989, (bulk 1968-1982).

Series I, General Files, includes correspondence, grievance files and reports documenting daily business of union locals and their relations with the district and the international union. Notable are files of articles, correspondence, memos and other materials documenting the AT&T divestiture. Series II, Bargaining Files, contains notes and documents describing negotiations of District 1 locals with AT & T, Bell Labs, ITT World Com, New Jersey Bell, Western Electric and Western Union, among many other employers. Also included are publicity materials and flyers urging member participation in strikes and demonstrations.

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