ILGWU. Montreal Joint Board records, 1930-1981.

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ILGWU. Montreal Joint Board records, 1930-1981.

Contains the records of the ILGWU's Montreal Joint Board Dressmakers Union and the Montreal Joint Council Cloakmakers Union, as well as Montreal's Joint Committee of the Ladies' Cloak and Suit Industry. These records include meeting announcements and minutes, correspondence with local members and ILGWU leadership, and draft and final agreements. Also contains material on the following local unions: 19, 43, 61, 112, 113, 205, 207, 241, 245, 246, 247, 248, 262, 263, 315, 342, 421, 422, 438, 439, 481, 485, 521.

26 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7908085

Cornell University Library

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International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

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International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Montreal Joint Board.

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