Wisconsin

AFT Local 3605: Western Wisconsin Technical Institute Records

dgolodner — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:06:08 -0400

The collection contains information on collective bargaining and arbitration for college faculty, education in Wisconsin and issues facing vocational and adult education

Jack Barbash Papers

abarker — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:53:48 -0400

Jack Barbash held positions in the federal government, the labor movement, and academia, serving in departments such as the U.S. Office of Education, the Department of Labor, and the National Labor Relations Board. Mr. Barbash served as Research and Education Director for the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union and for the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Industrial Union, and served a term as president of the American Association of University Professors University of Wisconsin branch.

Mr. Barbash’s papers consist of secondary sources related to the labor movement and radical organizations. Important subjects include Bureau of Labor Statistics, Social Security, the Socialist Party of America, the Wage Stabilization Board, and the War Production Board.

Kenosha Labor Records

drice — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:14:50 -0500

Kenosha Labor is the newspaper of the labor movement in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The papers of this journal include materials on UAW Local 72 at American Motors in Kenosha; strikes; the Trade Union Unity League; WPA; and the Wisconsin Employment Relations Board.

Leo Kramer Papers

jruss — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:15:55 -0400

The Leo Kramer Papers were given to the Reuther Library by Leo Kramer who served as personal assistant to Arnold Zander during Zander's tenure as AFSCME International President, 1936-1964. Kramer assembled and utilized the Papers in the writing of a book about AFSCME. Therefore, included in the collection are notes, correspondence, and research materials relating to Kramer's writings and labor activities. The bulk of the Papers, however, reflect the development of AFSCME from its beginning as the WSEA (Wisconsin State Employees Association) to the end of Zander's presidency in 1964.

UFW Wisconsin Boycott: Milwaukee Office Records

drice — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:28:18 -0400

The National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) was founded in 1962. In 1966 it affiliated with the Agricultural Workers Committee to form the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC). In 1973 the UFWOC became the United Farm Workers, AFL-CIO. Cesar Chavez led the farm workers from 1962 until his death in 1993.The papers of the Wisconsin Boycott Office record the activities of the UFW primarily in Milwaukee during the mid 1970s, including several director's records. The office worked to make the people of the state aware of the harsh conditions under which the farm workers in California and Arizona labored, and how the people of Wisconsin contributed to these conditions by purchasing certain products. The majority of the papers are concerned with national or California boycott activities, but several lawsuits and boycotts specific to Wisconsin are also chronicled.

Holgate Young Papers

drice — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:55:11 -0400

Holgate Young served in various capacities in several labor organizations throughout his career. In the 1950s he worked as the UAW Local 6, International Harvester Division Financial Secretary, AFSCME Wisconsin Field Representative, and International Association of Machinists Education Director. In the 1960s & 70s, Young held positions as the CWA Education Coordinator and AFT Washington D.C. Workers Education Local 189 Education Chairman.

Part I of his papers reflects his work with AFSCME and the UAW. It includes caucus leaflets for local union elections, newsletters, financial reports, company letters to all employees, minutes and clippings from UAW Local 6 (International Harvester Co., Melrose Park, Illinois) from 1948-55. From the State, County, Municipal Employees of Kenosha, Wisconsin, there are newsletters, notes on bargaining, contracts, and grievances from twenty-five locals, and educational and miscellaneous material (1956-57).

Part II of his papers reflects his work with the IAM, AFT, and CWA as well as his interest in labor education.

Part III of the Holgate Young Papers reflect Young’s many labor-related interests, and focus on his work with the UAW, IAM, CWA, AFT, and AFGE, among other labor organizations. The collection includes records relating to the many offices within the U.S. Department of Labor, as well as records for AFGE Local 12, UAW Local 6, AFT Workers’ Education Local 189, CWA, and IAM.

Milwaukee SEIU Member, 1950

ljones — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:12:37 -0400

A Milwaukee SEIU member feeds one of the city zoo’s residents, 1950.

(7670) Milwaukee vote to strike

jruss — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:18:14 -0400

Members of AFSCME Council 48 in Milwaukee vote overwhelmingly to strike in 1972. Public employees in the city, county, sewage commission, city school board, and the suburb of West Allis began the picket on January 4, 1973.

(7671) Milwaukee truckers picket

jruss — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:23:28 -0400

President of AFSCME Local 33 and District Council 48, Kenneth Mandt (far right), looks on as determined city truck drivers fight the City Common Council’s proposed package in 1964.

(7698) Museum statue pickets

jruss — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:19:33 -0400

In January 1973, members of AFSCME Council 48 picket in front of a Milwaukee, Wisconsin Museum and receive some help from one of the Museum’s statues.

(8876) Gordon Chapman and Jerry Wurf

jruss — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:20:17 -0500

Gordon Chapman (left) and Jerry Wurf are pictured here at a 1963 conference in Milwaukee for the Committee on Union Responsibility (COUR). The next year, running on reform, Wurf beat founding president Arnold Zander to lead the union, with Chapman as his running mate.

(8877) Colonel A.E. Garey

jruss — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:27:43 -0500

Colonel A.E. Garey was civil service counsel and head of the civil service division. In this role, he gave advice to local unions in matters concerning retirement plans, working agreements, and legislative programs, as well as civil service laws, amendments, and rules. In 1931, Colonel Garey, as head of the Civil Service Personnel in Wisconsin, encouraged civil service members to unionize. This local group grew until in 1936, the AFL chartered a new international union for civil service employees: AFSCME.

(8881) Second AFSCME Convention

jruss — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:21:45 -0500

Delegates to the 1937 AFSCME International Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

(9401) Water Department

jruss — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:06:45 -0400

Harold Sprester, president of AFSCME Council 40 in Madison, Wisconsin, tests sewage for the water department.

(9609) 18th Biennial NALC Convention

kdowgiewicz — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:22:06 -0400

Bands assembled at the 18th Biennial National Convention in Los Angeles, California. Members present from the following bands: Memphis, TN--Bluff City Branch 27; Worcester, MA; St. Louis, MO--Branch 343; Dayton, OH--Gem City Branch 182; Los Angeles, CA; Milwaukee, WI; Denver, CO--Branch 47; Paterson, NJ; Cleveland, OH--Branch 40; Salt Lake City, UT; San Francisco, CA; Detroit, MI--Branch 1; Oakland, CA--Branch 76; Pittsburgh, PA--Clyde Kelly Branch 84.
Original photograph 20" x 9"

(9703) Laboratory Technician

jruss — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:16:51 -0400

Laboratory technician Odell Taliaferro was a member of Local 171 University of Wisconsin Employees.

(9706) Librarian

jruss — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:41:35 -0400

Librarian Carol Fortman checks in resources for blind library patrons such as audio recordings and braille books. She was a member of AFSCME Local 426, Milwaukee Public Library & Museum Employees. This image appeared in the March 1952 issue of AFSCME's Public Employee magazine.

(9811) Children's Librarian

jruss — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:48:09 -0400

AFSCME Local 426 member children’s librarian Margaret Dixon hosted “Your Library Story,” a popular weekly television show in Milwaukee. This image appeared in the March 1952 issue of AFSCME's Public Employee magazine.

(9905) Milwaukee Public Museum

jruss — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:13:29 -0400

Treasurer of AFSCME Local 526 Ed Stelachowski, a film technician at the Milwaukee Public Museum, rewinds a reel in the Museum laboratory.

(9906) Milwaukee Public Museum

jruss — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:21:41 -0400

AFSCME Milwaukee Public Museum Local 526 members Arthur Menger, Jr. (left) and Claude Roux look over one of the items on display in the “Streets of Old Milwaukee” exhibit.

(9928) Highway Department

jruss — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:18:33 -0400

A member of AFSCME Local 65 of Dane County in Madison, Wisconsin, operates heavy machinery on his job with the highway department.

(9929) Highway Department

jruss — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:23:58 -0400

Members of AFSCME Local 65 of Dane County in Madison, Wisconsin perform their highway department work.

(9935) Highway Department Snow Removal

jruss — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:49:37 -0400

AFSCME highway department employees plow snow in Wisconsin.

(9980) Parks Department

jruss — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:00:04 -0400

Parks Department employees and member of AFSCME Local 1366 dredge channels at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

(9982) Police

jruss — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:18:32 -0400

These University of Wisconsin policemen are members of AFSCME.

(9986) Police First Aid Training

jruss — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:42:43 -0400

Often first responders to traffic accidents, these officers, members of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Local 55, get first aid training from Jack Manthei (standing, center).

(9988) Public Works

jruss — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:58:31 -0400

Local 33 member and Milwaukee Department of Public Works employee Eddie Dyioba directs a department truck during street repair operations.

(10145) Eau Claire Water Department

jruss — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:16:17 -0400

Darold Lowe, vice-president of Local 284 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serves as a city water maintenance man.

(11310) 1952 Convention Registration

jruss — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:33:33 -0400

Delegates line up for registration at the 1952 AFSCME Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

(11311) 1952 Convention

jruss — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:37:24 -0400

Women delegates and guests at the 1952 AFSCME Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

(11388) 1962 AFSCME Convention

pneirink — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:54:18 -0400

President Arnold Zander addresses the AFSCME 1962 Convention in Milwaukee, WI.

(11389) 1962 AFSCME Convention

pneirink — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:56:22 -0400

President Arnold Zander (left at profile) speaks with delegates, including William McEntee (just right of Zander), at the 1962 AFSCME Convention in Milwaukee, WI.

(11390) 1962 AFSCME Convention

pneirink — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:58:14 -0400

AFSCME President Arnold Zander speaks with Esther Peterson, Assistant Secretary of Labor and labor and women’s rights pioneer, at the 1962 Convention in Milwaukee, WI.

(11391) 1962 AFSCME Convention

pneirink — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:07:49 -0400

Delegates register at the 1962 AFSCME Convention in Milwaukee, WI.

(11392) 1962 AFSCME Convention

pneirink — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:09:01 -0400

AFSCME President Arnold Zander looks on as U.S. Senator Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin addresses the 1962 Convention in Milwaukee, WI.

(11393) 1962 AFSCME Convention

pneirink — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:10:28 -0400

AFSCME President Arnold Zander (right) discusses the union’s Milwaukee-sponsored housing project with Robert C. Weaver (left) of the Housing and Home Finance Agency and FHA Wisconsin State Director Lawrence S. Katz.

(11394) 1962 AFSCME Convention

pneirink — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:11:22 -0400

U.S. Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin speaks at the 1962 AFSCME Convention in Milwaukee, WI.

(11539) Officers, Conventions, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1937

eclemens — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:11:10 -0500

Newly elected officers of the UAW pose for a picture during the 1937 convention, Milwaukee. Wisconsin.

Left to right: Ed Hall, Wyndham Mortimer, Walter Reuther, George Addes

(11568) Committee on Union Responsibility

jruss — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:18:16 -0400

Committee on Union Responsibility (COUR) leaders Gordon Chapman (left) and Jerry Wurf greet supporters at the 1963 COUR Conference in Milwaukee.

(11672) AFSCME Staff and Leaders

jruss — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:11:34 -0500

AFSCME leaders and staff pose in front of the International Headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin in 1949. AFSCME moved its headquarters to Washington, D.C. in 1957. In the front row, the first three from left are Colonel A. E. Garey, civil service counsel for AFSCME; Secretary-Treasurer Gordon Chapman; and President Arnold Zander. A young Jerry Wurf, who became President in 1964, can be seen in the second standing row between Chapman and Zander.

(11704) Women's Regional Conference

jruss — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:09:25 -0500

Eve Johnson, an AFSCME Women’s Rights Committee leader addresses the Women’s Regional Conference in Milwaukee in June 1979.

(11706) Women's Regional Conference

jruss — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:24:27 -0500

AFSCME members participate in a workshop at the Women’s Regional Conference in Milwaukee in June 1979.

(11707) Women's Regional Conference

jruss — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:16:08 -0500

AFSCME President Jerry Wurf (left) lunches with participants at the Regional Women’s Conference in Milwaukee in June 1979.

(11708) Women's Regional Conference

jruss — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:20:50 -0500

AFSCME President Jerry Wurf speaks at the Women’s Regional Conference in Milwaukee in June 1979.

(11910) UAW, Conventions, Walter Reuther, Milwaukee, 1949

eclemens — Tue, 11 May 2010 08:33:22 -0400

Union delegates listen to Walter Reuther speak during the 1949 UAW convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Displayed on the backdrop of the conference dais are the goals of the union: health, opportunity, and security.

(11947) AFSCME International Headquarters

jruss — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:53:38 -0400

This building served as AFSCME headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin before AFSCME moved its headquarters to Washington, D.C. in 1957.

(11948) AFSCME International Headquarters

jruss — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:59:58 -0400

This building served as AFSCME headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin before AFSCME moved its headquarters to Washington, D.C. in 1957.

(12268) Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill

jruss — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:04:53 -0500

Wisconsin Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. signs into law a bill that raised wages for public employees. Vice president of the Wisconsin Public Employees Association, Steve Clark (left), and AFSCME Local 1 member Tony Pickarts look on.

(12269) Milwaukee mayor agrees to end strike

jruss — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:13:58 -0500

Milwaukee Mayor John Bohn (left); Arnold Zander (right), president of AFSCME; and George Haberman (standing), president of the Wisconsin State Federation of Labor, signed an agreement to end a month long strike by city sanitation workers.

(12270) Milwaukee city workers meet to ratify contract

jruss — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:21:24 -0500

3,600 of 3,800 members of Milwaukee County AFSCME District Council 48 gather to ratify a contract.