Records of United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Local 107, Essington, Pa., 1933-1987.

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Records of United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Local 107, Essington, Pa., 1933-1987.

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This subgroup contains documents created or collected by UE Local 107 at Westinghouse plants in Lester and Essington, Pennsylvania, from 1933 to 1987. Included are materials concerning the function of the local, such as by-laws, financial records, publications, and minutes. Also present are records regarding work in the plant. These include grievances, job descriptions, and contracts between the local and Westinghouse. Newspaper clippings, correspondence, subject files, and legal files provide background on labor issues on the national and local levels. Photographs depict Local 107 members participating in lockouts, strikes, meetings, and other union events.

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