Labor unions -- United States -- Political activity
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Records
Collection
Identifier: 5149
Abstract
These records deal chiefly with the union during the presidential terms of office of A.F. Whitney (1928-1949), W.P. Kennedy (1949-1963), and Charles Luna (1963-1968).
Dates:
1883-1973
William Standard Papers
Collection
Identifier: 5258
Abstract
This collection consists of William L. Standard's files as General Counsel for the National Maritime Union [NMU]. It documents public policy toward the NMU during World War II; the status of the Merchant Marine under the U.S. War Shipping Administration; the politics of Joseph E. Curran (president, NMU); collective negotiations between the NMU and various railroads and shipping companies; and work stoppages conducted by the NMU. This collection also documents Standard's duties as the union's...
Dates:
1934-1950