Kennedy, Edward Moore, 1932-2009

AFSCME Communications Department Records

jruss — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:06:22 -0400

AFSCME has produced a regularly published magazine since its inception. Publication duties for this organ and other materials were accomplished by the Education and Publications Department for the first twenty years of AFSCME’s existence. The 1954 Convention, however, passed Resolution 14, establishing a Publications and Public Relations Department. This new department would continue to publish the AFSCME magazine and other materials and would also take on new media public relations duties both at headquarters, and importantly, in the field. Recognizing that current field staff’s duties did not include crafting AFSCME’s message during organizing campaigns and strikes, it was hoped that the new department would provide skilled public relations professionals on the ground. The new department was created on April 1, 1956. The Publications and Public Relations Department existed until 1971 when the name was changed to the Public Affairs Department. This existed until 2011 when the name was changed again to the Communications Department.

The AFSCME Communications Department Records document the public activities of the Department, AFSCME International, and AFSCME officials. Records include speech transcripts; press releases; surveys and polls; documents related to AFSCME biennial conventions such as transcripts of proceedings, correspondence, and planning documents; correspondence; publications; meeting minutes; clippings; photographs, slides, and negatives; audio and video recordings; and posters.

AFSCME Office of the Secretary-Treasurer: William Lucy Records

jruss — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:21:25 -0400

The AFSCME Office of the Secretary-Treasurer oversees the general financial health of the international union, keeping records for its locals, councils, and the headquarters staff. The Office keeps files on council and local trusteeships, maintains per capita dues payments by locals and councils, issues charters to new locals, and suspends and disbands locals or councils when problems arise. William Lucy held this position for 38 years, 1972-2010.

Lucy joined AFSCME as a civil engineer in Contra Costa, CA in 1956. A decade later, he was working for the International in Washington, D.C. Proving his leadership abilities during the 1968 sanitation workers strike in Memphis, during which Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated, Lucy became AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer in 1972. Alongside his work with AFSCME, Lucy also served with countless labor, civil rights, and civic organizations to advance causes for blacks, women, and workers locally in Washington, D.C., nationally, and internationally. Lucy helped found the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) in 1972 to represent African Americans in the labor movement. He was instrumental in the Free South Africa Movement's efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. He served as president of Public Services International (PSI) and as a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. These activities are reflected in the Records. Lucy retired from the position of Secretary-Treasurer in July 2010 at the AFSCME biennial convention.

The AFSCME Office of the Secretary-Treasurer: William Lucy Records document the activities and operations of AFSCME International, the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer, and AFSCME’s state and local councils. The Records also convey the actions of William Lucy in a number of labor and civil rights organizations, including TransAfrica, the NAACP, CBTU, PSI, and the AFL-CIO. The Records include correspondence, reports, speeches, financial information, legal documents, convention transcripts and proceedings, publications, and meeting minutes. Several boxes of audio recordings of International Executive Board meetings are included, and a very small number of photographs appear in the collection.

NALC Office of the President: Vincent Sombrotto Records

kschmeling — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:31:50 -0400

Vincent R. Sombrotto was elected the 16th president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) in 1978, serving nearly 24 years until his retirement in December 2002. Bolstered by the rank and file movement in the early 1970s, Sombrotto was overwhelmingly elected president following the adoption of reforms he advocated to make the union leadership more responsive to its members. His accomplishments included wage increases, improving working conditions, passing reform of the Hatch Act, and actively promoting community service and charity fund raising including the annual NALC Food Drive.

Parts 1 and 2 of NALC President’s Office: Vincent R. Sombrotto Records document his presidency, beginning with his first term in 1979. The materials in the collection create a cohesive picture of his time in office, detailing day-to-day activities and administration, organizational affiliations, political action, community service, and interaction with the union membership.

(220) Cesar Chavez, Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy, and Coretta Scott King

eclemens — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:31:17 -0400

Cesar Chavez with Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy and Coretta Scott King at a "No on Proposal 22" rally.

(260) Sen. Edward (Ted) Kennedy, Constitutional Conventions, Fresno, California

eclemens — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:19:53 -0400

Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy, at podium, speaks during the first constitutional convention of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW), Fresno, California. Behind him stands his first wife, Virginia Joan Bennett.

(7467) AFSCME President Arnold Zander and Senator Ted Kennedy

jruss — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:19:02 -0400

Former AFSCME President Arnold Zander (right) and Senator Edward Kennedy speak in 1963.

(7488) Sen. Edward (Ted) Kennedy, Cesar Chavez

eclemens — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:34:45 -0400

Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy and Cesar Chavez address the audience at an unknown meeting, possibly on the floor of the United States Senate.

(7489) Sen. Edward Kennedy, Second Grape Boycott, pledge

eclemens — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:35:42 -0400

Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy signs the UFW Grape Boycott Pledge, location unknown.

(7491) Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy, "No on 22" rally

eclemens — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:20:45 -0400

Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy speaks at a "No on 22" rally in Lincoln Park, California.

(10530) Senator Ted Kennedy at 1979 AFL-CIO Convention

jruss — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:26:27 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy speaks to delegates at the 1979 AFL-CIO Convention in Washington, D.C.

(10531) Senator Ted Kennedy at 1979 AFL-CIO Convention

jruss — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:30:54 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy greets delegates at the November 1979 AFL-CIO Convention in Washington, D.C.

(11380) Senator Ted Kennedy honors Martin Luther King, Jr.

jruss — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:15:10 -0400

AFSCME International President Jerry Wurf watches as Reverend Ralph Abernathy (right), leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, welcomes Senator Ted Kennedy to the rostrum at the one year memorial for Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis in April 1969.

(11381) Senator Ted Kennedy at 1980 AFSCME Legislative Conference

jruss — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:26:58 -0400

AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer William Lucy (left) and President Jerry Wurf (right) greet Senator Ted Kennedy at the annual 1980 AFSCME legislative conference in Washington, D.C.

(11382) Senator Ted Kennedy at 1980 AFSCME Legislative Conference

jruss — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:31:44 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy greets participants at the 1980 AFSCME Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

(11958) John Sweeney, Ted Kennedy, 1987

ljones — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:34:51 -0400

Ted Kennedy (left) and John Sweeney (right) shake hands at healthcare bill testimony, May 1987.

(24727) Kennedy Remembers King

jruss — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:09:36 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy remembers Martin Luther King, Jr. one year after his assassination in Memphis.

(24728) Kennedy Remembers King

jruss — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:15:00 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy remembers Martin Luther King, Jr. one year after his assassination in Memphis.

(26779) UFW, Padilla, Kennedy, Yarborough, 1967

eclemens — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:33:56 -0400

Snapshot of Senators Ralph Yarborough and Ted Kennedy with Gilbert Padilla at an unidentified UFW event.

(26857) Kennedy at Council 13 convention

jruss — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:14:24 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy (right) greets a delegate at the 1980 AFSCME Pennsylvania Council 18 convention. Kennedy was running for president at the time.

(26858) Kennedy speaks at Council 13 convention

jruss — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:19:42 -0400

Council 13 Executive Director Gerald McEntee listens as Senator Ted Kennedy speaks at the 1980 AFSCME Pennsylvania Council 13 convention. Kennedy was running for president at the time.

(26859) Kennedy speaks at Council 13 convention

jruss — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:24:11 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy speaks at the 1980 AFSCME Pennsylvania Council 13 convention. Kennedy was running for president at the time. Gerald McEntee, Executive Director of Council 13, is seated right of Kennedy.

(26860) Kennedy at Council 13 convention

jruss — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:27:34 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy (right) greets a delegate at the 1980 AFSCME Pennsylvania Council 18 convention. Kennedy was running for president at the time.

(26861) Kennedy speaks at Council 13 convention

jruss — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:31:24 -0400

(26862) Council 13 supports Kennedy

jruss — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:37:57 -0400

Members of AFSCME Pennsylvania Council 13 support Ted Kennedy's bid for presidency. Center: Ruth Norman.

(26863) Kennedy at Council 13 convention

jruss — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:42:40 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy (right) greets a delegate at the 1980 AFSCME Pennsylvania Council 18 convention. Kennedy was running for president at the time.

(26989) 1969 King anniversary

jruss — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:54:32 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy shakes hands with Reverend Ralph Abernathy on the dais at the first anniversary memorial of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination. At right, behind the podium, civil rights leaders Jesse Jackson and James Lawson speak.

(26990) 1969 King anniversary

jruss — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:59:38 -0400

Senator Ted Kennedy speaks in Memphis at the first anniversary memorial of Martin Luther King's assassination. Among the dignitaries on the dais is AFSCME Local 1733 leader Jesse Epps.

(27806) Albert Shanker speaking at the 1980 AFT Convention

jhelpap — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:26:39 -0500

Albert Shanker speaking at the 1980 AFT Convention in Detroit, MI. Senator Ted Kennedy and William Simonson sitting

(27808) AFT President Albert Shanker, Senator Ted Kennedy, 1980 AFT Convention

jhelpap — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:38:19 -0500

AFT President Albert Shanker and Senator Ted Kennedy pose for a picture at the 1980 AFT Convention in Detroit, MI.

(27942) Equal Rights Amendment rally

jruss — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:57:21 -0500

Senator Ted Kennedy speaks in favor of the passing the Equal Rights Amendment at a rally to reintroduce the ERA.

(28113) Clinton, Kennedy for health care reform

jruss — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:03:21 -0500

First Lady Hillary Clinton and Senator Ted Kennedy at a health care rally.

(28116) Kennedy, McEntee, Clinton for health care reform

jruss — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:06:54 -0500

Senator Ted Kennedy, First Lady Hillary Clinton, and AFSCME President Gerald McEntee sit on the dais at a rally for health care reform.

(28117) Kennedy, McEntee for health care reform

jruss — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:08:08 -0500

Senator Ted Kennedy and AFSCME President Gerald McEntee at a rally for health care reform.

(28559) Politics, George McGovern, Ted Kennedy, Detroit, 1972

eclemens — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:42:54 -0400

Ted Kennedy gives his endorsement to George McGovern during a campaign rally in Kennedy Square.

Sitting in the rear: Leonard Woodcock William Cahalan, Philip Van Antwerp, Gov. John B. Swainson, and John Conyers.

(29154) Senator Edward Kennedy and AFT President Albert Shanker

jhelpap — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:43:47 -0400

Senator Edward Kennedy and AFT President Albert Shanker speak at the 1979 AFL-CIO convention in Washington D.C.

(29266) E. Kennedy, G. Hardy, Convention, New York City, 1980

aorchard — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:59:38 -0400

George Hardy addresses convention attendees as Kennedy waves at the audience at the SEIU 17th International Convention in New York, New York. Attendees hold up Kennedy signs.

(29268) Edward Kennedy, SEIU 17th International Convention, New York, New York, 1980

aorchard — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:07:41 -0400

Edward Kennedy addresses attendees at the SEIU 17th International Convention in New York, New York.

(29272) G. Hardy, E. Kennedy, International Convention, New York City, 1980

aorchard — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:07:42 -0400

George Hardy and Edward Kennedy at the podium during the SEIU 17th International Convention in New York, New York.

(29293) George Hardy, Edward Kennedy, 17th International SEIU Convention, New York, New York, 1980

aorchard — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:19:29 -0400

George Hardy speaks at the 17th International SEIU Convention in New York, New York. Other members sit next to and behind Hardy, including Edward Kennedy.

(30373) Senator Edward Kennedy Speaking at the Federation of State Employees Conference

jhelpap — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:33:56 -0400

Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) addresses the opening session of the Federation of State Employees conference in Boston.

(30391) Ophelia McFadden and Ted Kennedy, Washington, D.C., 1993

aorchard — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:15:35 -0400

Ophelia McFadden and Ted Kennedy at Legislative Conference and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.

(30583) Coretta Scott King, Ted Kennedy, John Sweeney, 1199 / SEIU Healthcare Conference, 1981

aorchard — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:49:37 -0400

Coretta Scott King, Ted Kennedy, John Sweeney, and other chat on stage during the 1199 / SEIU Healthcare Conference.

AFT Convention 1980 State of the Union Speech

jruss — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:21:18 -0500

Al Shanker addresses union members and guests at the AFT annual convention. He discusses at great length legal, political, and judicial issues that affect public education including: a recent Supreme Court decision in the case National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) v. Yeshiva University in which professors were deemed management and thus unable to unionize; Lau Regulations, named for a court case, Lau v. Nichols, which mandated bilingual education; Youth Employment Programs that created publicly funded private institutions for high school students; the presidential Democratic Convention at which Jimmy Carter won the nomination over the AFT's endorsed candidate, Ted Kennedy; and the NEA's support of the Department of Education. Additionally, Shanker welcomed to the convention union members who were not involved in education as the AFT had recently added members from the health care and civil service fields. Shanker also welcomed international members and asserted the AFT's commitment to human rights and international aid. Shanker warned against tuition tax credits and vouchers. He also discussed partnerships with the business community to address dire economic conditions in the nation's cities, enlisting corporate help to support schools. Finally, Shanker states that education cannot be improved by political action alone, insisting that teachers commit to improving educational quality and relationships with parents.