https://reuther.wayne.edu/taxonomy/term/1516 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/9301 <p>Papers consist of materials related to the utility strikes that took place in the Saginaw Valley region of Michigan in the late 1930s. The materials consist mostly of news clippings from various local and national newspapers that covered the strikes in some detail. Monroe Causley Jr.’s father was involved in the strikes and was accused of intentionally damaging electrical equipment and utility poles. Transcripts of his court case can be found in the collection. Much of the material was likely used for Causley Jr.’s 1985 book, <a href="http://wild.worldcat.org/oclc/16870966"><em>Power Switches and Power Plays: A Brief History of Utility Strikes in Michigan's Saginaw Valley, 1937-1939</em></a>. </p> <p>Collection is unprocessed.</p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/9301#comments Electric industry workers Labor unions Michigan--History Strikes and lockouts Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:53:08 -0400 drice 9301 at https://reuther.wayne.edu https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/13242 <p>The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) was first formed in St. Louis in 1891. It grew rapidly in the ensuing years, with Detroit Local 58 forming in 1914, amidst the rapid growth of automotive factories in the region. </p> <p>This collection consists primarily of materials generated by Local 58, along with other local unions with which it has amalgamated. Materials include photographs, meeting minutes, dues books, financial records, and other administrative documents. Also included are digital files, as well as materials generated by the International Organization – including convention proceeding books and copies of their periodical journal, the Electrical Worker’s Journal.</p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/13242#comments Electric industry workers Labor Labor unions Fri, 20 May 2016 14:40:33 -0400 kschmeling 13242 at https://reuther.wayne.edu