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Collected by: University of Maryland

Archived since: Jun, 2015

Description:

This collection represents websites of labor organizations in the United States, including organizations whose records arestewarded by Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Maryland. Our labor collections are comprised of AFL-CIO Department records, trade department records, international union records, union programs, union organizations with allied or affiliate relationships with the AFL-CIO, and personal papers of union leaders. We also have extensive photo documentation of labor union activities from the 1940s to the present in the photographic negative and digital collections. Additionally, collections of graphic images, over 10,000 audio tapes, several hundred films and videotapes, and over 2,000 artifacts are available for research and study. The University of Maryland emphasizes the collecting of archival resources and other collections that document the history of the labor movement in North America and the Washington, DC/Maryland region. These materials help researchers better understand pivotal social movements in this country, including those to gain rights for women, children and minorities.

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Title: International Labor Communications Association

URL: https://laborcommunicators.org/

Description: Archived website of the International Labor Communications Association (ILCA). Founded in 1955 and based in Washington, D.C., ILCA is the professional organization of labor communicators in North America. ILCA members work to strengthen and expand labor print publications, websites, and radio, television, and film productions by providing resources, expertise, and networking opportunities for labor communicators. The ILCA website includes information about its history, leadership, constitution, code of ethics, communication tools, training videos and services, Labor Media Awards, advocacy issues membership, and social media.

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Subject:   International Labor Communications Association -- Web archives Labor unions -- Web archives Press, Labor Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: Union Veterans Council

URL: https://unionveterans.org/

Description: Archived website of the Union Veterans Council, a Washington, D.C.-based organization whose stated mission is to bring "working class veterans together to speak out on the issues that impact us most, especially the need for good jobs and a strong, fully funded and staffed VA" ("About Us," http://unionveterans.org/#!/about, accessed June 13, 2018). The Union Veterans Council website includes information about its mission, leadership, affiliates, videos, press releases, and resources for veterans.

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Subject:   Union Veterans Council -- Web archives Labor unions -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: National Domestic Workers Alliance

URL: https://www.domesticworkers.org/

Description: Archived website of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA). As of June 2018, NDWA represents more than 20,000 domestic workers through affiliate organizations, local chapters, and individual memberships. NDWA describes its work as follows: "NDWA is winning improved working conditions while building a powerful movement rooted in the human rights and dignity of domestic workers, immigrants, women, and their families by: Working with a broad range of groups and individuals--including supporters like you--to change how we value care, women, families, and our communities. Developing women of color leaders and investing in grassroots organizations to realize their potential. Building powerful state, regional, and national campaigns for concrete change" ("About the National Domestic Workers Alliance," https://www.domesticworkers.org/about-us, accessed June 13, 2018). The NDWA website includes information about its membership, campaigns, press, affiliates, and leadership.

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Subject:   National Domestic Workers Alliance -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: Labor Heritage Foundation

URL: https://www.laborheritage.org/

Description: Archived website of the Labor Heritage Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based cultural heritage organization founded in 1983 by organizers of the Great Labor Arts Exchange (GLAE). Its stated mission is "to strengthen the labor movement through the use of music and arts" ("About Us," http://www.laborheritage.org/lhf/, accessed June 5, 2018). The Labor Heritage Foundation website includes information about its mission, staff, leadership, history, shop, publications, and the GLAE.

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Subject:   Labor Heritage Foundation -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: Alliance for Retired Americans

URL: https://www.retiredamericans.org/

Description: Archived website of the Alliance for Retired Americans, an advocacy organization founded in 2001 and based in Washington, D.C., whose stated mission is "to ensure social and economic justice and full civil rights for all citizens so that they may enjoy lives of dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security" ("About Us," https://retiredamericans.org/about/, accessed June 13, 2018). The Alliance for Retired Americans website includes information about its issues, membership, state alliances, publications, news, and social media. The website also hosts a blog and a Spanish-language news and resources page ("en español," https://retiredamericans.org/en-espanol/, accessed June 13, 2018).

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Subject:   Alliance for Retired Americans -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

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