National Writers Union Records 1976-2009.

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National Writers Union Records 1976-2009.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/757687089

The collection consists mostly of the records of the NWU's national office, although some material came from the New York Local. The records include National Executive Board minutes, officers' files, internal e-mails, local and national newsletters, membership applications and grievances. Also included are materials from Delegate Assembly meetings, which include minutes, reports, agendas and notes. Finally, there is particularily extensive documentation of the landmark lawsuit Tasini v. New York ...

41.0 linear feet (41 boxes)

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8144137

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives

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Organizing Committee for a National Writers Union (U.S.)

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Dubro, Alec

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National Writers Union (U.S.)

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The National Writers Union (NWU) represents freelance writers throughout the United States. It was formed in 1981 during the Writers' Congress held in New York City. By the end of the year, the organization had more than 1000 dues-paying members and was actively organizing around the country. The Union convened annual delegates' assemblies, offered a low-cost health and dental insurance plan for freelancers, instituted a committee structure, and produced materials to assist their membership such...

Tasini, Jonathan

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New York Times Company.

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The National Desk, also referred to as the National News Desk or the Telegraph Desk, is the department responsible for the development and presentation of The New York Times' reporting on the United States. At the time of these records' creation, it was one of three main news desks at The Times, along with the Metropolitan Desk and the Foreign Desk. Staff members include the national-news editor who headed the department, news editors in New York City, and editors and correspondents in the vario...

Sunshine, Alice.

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Google Library Project

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National Writers Union (U.S.) New York Local.

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Reiser, Bob

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