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Labor

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.

Subject:   Society & Culture Politics & Elections

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Title: Coalition of Black Trade Unionists

URL: https://cbtu.nationbuilder.com/

Description: Archived website of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU). First convened September 23-24, 1972, CBTU is an international membership organization with 42 chapters in the U.S. ("History," http://www.cbtu.org/history.php, accessed June 4, 2018). Its stated mission is to "Improve economic development and employment opportunities for black workers. Work within the framework of the trade union movement to provide a voice and vehicle for greater black and minority participation. Increase union involvement in voter registration, voter education and voter turnout projects. Organize unorganized workers. Actively support civil rights and civic groups working to improve living and working conditions in the black community. Increase effective political alliances between labor, churches and the general community" ("About CBTU: Mission Statement," http://www.cbtu.org/mission.php, accessed June 4, 2018). The CBTU website includes information on its leadership, chapters, history, mission, Bell-Ball-Reliford Scholarship program, membership, committees, conferences, and Community Action and Response Against Toxics (CARAT) Team program. The site also hosts a blog, "Taking a Stand."

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Subject:   Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (U.S.) -- Web archives Labor unions -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO

URL: https://www.mddcaflcio.org/

Description: Archived website of the Maryland State and District of Columbia (D.C.) AFL-CIO. This website includes information about its leadership, events, union member benefits, actions, and calendar.

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Subject:   Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO -- Web archives Labor unions -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: Central Maryland AFL-CIO Council

URL: https://www.mddcaflcio.org/central-maryland-afl-cio-council

Description: Archived website of the Central Maryland AFL-CIO Council. This website includes information about its leadership, events, union member benefits, actions, and calendar.

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Subject:   Central Maryland AFL-CIO Council -- Web archives Labor unions -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

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