Equal rights amendments

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.

Harriet Cooper Alpern Papers

abarker — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:10:08 -0400

Harriet Cooper Alpern served as Vice President of Public Relations for the Detroit chapter of NOW (National Organization of Women) from 1970 to 1973 and was a member of the Women's Advisory to TV station WXYZ from 1971 to 1975. In 1978 Ms. Alpern formed the company, Program Resources to produce media material for the women's movement and other educational purposes. The papers of Ms. Alpern reflect her work with NOW and the women's movement, and to a lesser extent, the use of mass media as an educational tool.

American Association of University Women of Michigan Records

kschmeling — Thu, 19 May 2016 11:40:12 -0400

Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) formed as the Association of Collegiate Alumnae in 1881, becoming the AAUW in 1921.

Parts 1 through 4 of this collection primarily contains state and national organizational proceeding records and organizational publications.

Coalition of Labor Union Women Records

drice — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:06 -0500

The Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) was founded in Chicago in 1974 with the goal of bringing women to the forefront of the workforce as full and equal participants. The records of CLUW document the administration and activities of the national organization and its various chapters undertaken toward this goal. Issues such as affirmative action, pay equity, sex discrimination, child care and family issues, ERA and reproductive freedom are well represented.

Mildred Jeffrey Papers

drice — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:19:31 -0500

Mildred "Millie" Jeffrey worked as an organizer for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, as Educational Director of the Pennsylvania Joint Board of Shirt Workers, as a consultant to the War Labor Board, as Director of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Women’s Bureau, and as Director for UAW Community Relations and Consumer Affairs Departments. Ms. Jeffrey was also active in the Democratic Party and was a founding member and chair of the National Organization of Women’s (NOW) political arm, the National Women’s Political Caucus.

Part 1 of Ms. Jeffrey’s papers document her extensive work for women’s rights and the labor movement and reflect her commitment to social justice. Part 2 primarily documents the last 30 years of her life during which Jeffrey became an activist in the many social and political movements of the time, including women’s rights, civil rights, reproductive rights and peace.

Marjorie Jackson Levin Papers

abarker — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:01:58 -0400

Marjorie Jackson Levin and Patricia Burnett founded the Metropolitan Detroit Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) and served as Vice-President for Public Relations and as head of NOW’s Speakers Bureau. Ms. Levin’s papers reflect her involvement in women’s advocacy on a local and national level, particularly her work with NOW, and includes materials concerning Ms. Levin’s television talk show, “A Woman’s Place.”

Olga Madar Papers

abarker — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:56:04 -0400

A member of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 50, Olga Madar served as director of recreation programs, social services and women’s activities, and as director of the International Union’s Recreational Department. Ms. Madar was the first woman to hold a position on the UAW International Executive Board, and the first woman to serve as UAW International Vice-President. Ms. Madar’s papers reflect her career with the UAW and her commitment to advocacy for women, minorities and senior citizens.

National Organization for Women (NOW): Downriver Chapter Records, Parts I & II

drice — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:43:49 -0400

The Downriver chapter of NOW was formed in 1974 by Loretta Moore, a Wayne State University professor, who was elected the chapter’s first president. The chapter was
active in supporting local, state and national policy concerning women’s rights,
participated in marches, rallies and walkathons and also endorsed pro-women’s rights
candidates. They hosted and participated in numerous programs for local women, set up
networks and resources for the community, established a library for members and
published in newspapers as well as their own newsletter. Their membership peaked in
the ERA era with about 100, with their average membership being about 50.

The Chapter's records were assembled by Louise Heck-Rabi, the chapter’s librarian and archivist. Part I reflects the ideology and activities of feminists in the downriver area of Metro Detroit. Part II includes chapter meeting minutes, publicity and press releases, newsletters,
correspondence and mailings, as well as Michigan and National NOW mailings and
programs. Also included are newspaper and magazine clippings relative to the women’s
movement, resources for members and local women, research done by the group and
programs they hosted or participated in.

Ann Shafer Papers

drice — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:53:10 -0500

Ann Shafer has lobbied in support of women's issues, including equal pay, sex and employment discrimination, reproductive freedom, and pregnancy disability benefits throughout her career. She began working in 1946 for W.K. Kellogg Company and was active in the American Federation of Grainmillers, retiring in 1983. She has been involved with the Michigan Democratic Party politics, co-founded a chapter of the National Organization of Women (NOW), and was one of the founding members of the Coalition of Labor Union Women. Ann Shafer's papers reflect her experiences with women in the labor movement, civil rights, politics, and women's rights.

Society of Women Engineers Records

drice — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:44:07 -0500

The Society of Women Engineers is a non-profit educational service organization, founded in 1950 as the first organization dedicated to the career guidance, advancement, and recognition of women engineers. The organization's national records exemplify the struggle women have faced over time, gaining entrance into a male dominated discipline and bear witness to the triumphs and honors women have enjoyed as engineering students and practicing professionals. While documenting the Society itself, and giving insight into women’s organizations in the twentieth-century U.S., they also provide a look at evolving scientific and technical challenges, the changing climate in the engineering profession, and the history of women in the workforce. Specifically, the records document the origins, operations, entities, programs and activities of SWE, from its inception, and the accomplishments of its members.

Marjorie Stern Papers

abarker — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:55:19 -0400

Marjorie Stern worked as on organizer for the American Federation of Teachers in various cities, served seven consecutive terms as secretary to the San Francisco Federation of Teachers Local 61, and played an instrumental role in the creation of the AFT Women’s Rights Committee. Ms. Stern served as coordinator of the National Organization for Women’s (NOW) Task Force on Union Women, and served as a founding member of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW). Ms. Stern’s papers relate to her work in the AFT, NOW and the CLUW, particularly concerning the AFT Women’s Rights Committee.

Muriel Tuteur Papers

abarker — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:10:32 -0400

An active advocate for child welfare, social justice, and the labor movement, Muriel Tuteur held a variety of posts, including Director of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) Day Care and Health Center, and Assistant Director of Education and Political Action for the Chicago and Central States Joint Board of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW).

Ms. Tuteur’s papers include personal subject files and speeches, documenting her interests and involvement in a broad range of social and political issues.

Edith Van Horn Papers

abarker — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:54:57 -0400

Labor and women’s rights activist Edith Van Horn began her career in the labor movement during World War II, when she left graduate school to join the war effort as an assembly line laborer for Goodyear Aircraft, where she joined United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 856. Ms. Horn later held posts as chief steward of Douglas Aircraft UAW Local 17, chief steward of Chrysler’s Dodge Main Local 3, where she was the first woman to serve on Local 3’s executive board, as a delegate to the UAW Constitutional Convention, and as the International Representative to the UAW’s Community Action Program. Ms. Horn was a founding member of the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC), the National Organization for Women (NOW) and the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW), and was active in various Detroit area committees addressing violence against women and urban housing issues.

Ms. Horn’s papers largely document her work at Dodge Main and her extensive involvement in women’s issues. Of particular interest is the investigation into Ms. Horn’s alleged affiliation with the Communist Party, and her correspondence with Gloria Steinem.

Wayne State University Women's Resource Center Records

cwesterman — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:33:34 -0500

The Women's Resource Center (WRC) at Wayne State University, originally founded as the Women's Center in 1976, was created in response to a report from the President's Commission on the Status of Women. It provided referral services, child care services, and resource information to students and staff and supported women re-entering school. The Center existed largely for women on campus to find support, information, and advice and it routinely arranged seminars, workshops, and support groups for this purpose. In the 1980s, the Center was absorbed into University Counseling Services, Student Affairs Division, and later on incorporated the Minority Resource Center. Kay Hartley served as Director throughout the years of the Center's operation, until it closed in 2001.

The records of the Women's Resource Center document its origins and subsequent administration and services to the university and the Detroit Metro area. The records of Kay Hartley are included. Materials reflect the efforts of the WRC to attract and retain women of all ages and backgrounds to higher education, as well as the changing status of women in society, and the issues they faced.

Equal Rights Amendment brochure

jruss — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:04:59 -0400

AFSCME created this brochure to encourage its members to become involved in the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) ratification campaign. The brochure explains five situations in which the ERA would benefit citizens and urges members to contact their legislators. This item appears in the AFSCME Program Development Department Records, box 5, folder 9.

(11696) Equal Rights Amendment Extension March

jruss — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:17:19 -0500

AFSCME participated in the 1978 march on Washington organized by the National Organization of Women (NOW) to advocate for an extension of the deadline by which states had to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. constitution which sought to bar legal discrimination on the basis of sex. 100,000 supporters marched, and the deadline was extended by 3 years.

(11697) Equal Rights Amendment Extension March

jruss — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:20:56 -0500

(11698) Equal Rights Amendment March

jruss — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:30:59 -0500

AFSCME participated in a 1977 march on Washington to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment.

(11699) Equal Rights Amendment March

jruss — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:34:51 -0500

AFSCME participated in a 1977 march on Washington to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment.

(11700) Equal Rights Amendment March

jruss — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:37:42 -0500

AFSCME participated in a 1977 march on Washington to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment.

(11701) Equal Rights Amendment March

jruss — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:40:51 -0500

AFSCME participated in a 1977 march on Washington to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment.

(27941) Equal Rights Amendment rally

jruss — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:56:12 -0500

AFSCME members participate in a 1982 rally to reintroduce the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) which would amend the constitution to protect people from discrimination on the basis of sex.

(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.

(27943) Equal Rights Amendment rally

jruss — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:58:29 -0500

AFSCME President Gerald McEntee speaks at a 1982 rally in Tallahassee in support of the Equal Rights Amendment.

(27944) Equal Rights Amendment rally

jruss — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:59:35 -0500

A congressional delegation representing the 257 co-sponsors of the resolution reintroducing the Equal Rights Amendment holds a banner with the amendment’s text printed on it at a 1982 ERA rally.

(27945) McEntee in Florida

jruss — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:01:26 -0500

AFSCME President Gerald McEntee (center) meets with Florida Governor Bob Graham (right) in Tallahassee to discuss the Equal Rights Amendment and wage increases for AFSCME Florida workers.

(27946) Equal Rights Amendment rally

jruss — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:02:30 -0500

AFSCME members rally in support of the ERA in Tallahassee in 1982.

(28342) CLUW; Meetings; Olga Madar; Joyce Miller

drice — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:25:24 -0400

Olga Madar, President of CLUW, presides over the National Executive Board Meeting in Washington, D.C. Ratification of the ERA was the top priority goal.

Seated Left to Right
Joyce Miller: Corresponding Secretary and staff member of the Clothing Workers
Patsy Fryman: Recording Secretary and a Communications Workers’ staffer
Gloria Johnson: Treasurer and Official of the Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers.

(29709) March in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment

jhelpap — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:38:46 -0500

The Atlanta Federation of Teachers; Barbara Brown, President; Marcia Hartsock, field representative for the Guam Federation of Teachers and Julien Minard, state representative for the California Federation of Teachers march on Washington, D.C. in support of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

(31300) SEIU Members, ERA Demonstration, 1970s

aorchard — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:26:30 -0400

African American women demonstrating for equal rights and the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).

[Podcast] Betty Friedan's Labor Roots

teller — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:01:39 -0400

Rachel Shteir shares how Betty Friedan’s early experience as a labor reporter for the Federated Press informed her later work as a famed women’s rights activist, author of The Feminine Mystique, and co-founder of the National Organization for Women. read more »