Collection of United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America on civil rights, 1941-1982.

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Collection of United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America on civil rights, 1941-1982.

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This series contains newspaper clippings, union and government publications, and correspondence regarding women's and African-American's rights in the workplace. The information ranges from the 1940s into the 1980s, and covers a variety of issues, such as equal pay, maternity benefits, and civil rights legislation. The UE conducted a great deal of research regarding civil rights issues and published its findings in the form of pamphlets, information packets, or newspaper articles. Research conducted by the UE revealed discriminatory practices for women and minorities in the workplace, education, healthcare, and armed services. In addition, this series contains printed proceedings, reports, and calls related to the First Convention (Cincinnati, 1951) and the Third Convention (Chicago, 1953) of the National Negro Labor Council, as well as offprints of speeches from these conventions. The series also contains publications regarding wage rates and government price controls.

14.17 linear ft. (12 boxes)

University of Pittsburgh

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SNAC Resource ID: 7688368

University of Pittsburgh

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