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Collected by: University of Maryland

Archived since: Jun, 2015

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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: National Guestworker Alliance

URL: http://www.guestworkeralliance.org/

Description: Archived website of the National Guestworker Alliance (NGA), a membership organization of guestworkers, founded in 2006 (as the Alliance of Guestworkers) and based in New Orleans, Louisiana ("About NGA," http://www.guestworkeralliance.org/about-nga/, accessed June 13, 2018). Its stated mission is "to ensure that: Guestworkers have the power to transform their workplaces from exploitative to dignified—and have the consciousness and organization to do this in partnership with local workers locked out of employment. Guestworkers have the power to transform the terms of migration, so that workers can arrive to the United States on a path to first-class citizenship. Guestworkers are protagonists in a vibrant social movement to expand the right to organize for all excluded workers, reversing a long legacy of retaliation against workers of color who organize to win dignity and freedom" ("The NGA Vision," http://www.guestworkeralliance.org/about-nga/vision/, accessed June 13, 2018). The NGA website includes information about its press statements and coverage, campaign, and resources for H-2B policy, J-1 visas, and litigation. The site also includes information about the Alianza de Trabajadores de Marisco y Pescado (ATMP) / Alliance of Seafood Workers, Costa del Golfo (Gulf Coast) and Nueva Inglaterra (New England).

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Subject:   National Guestworker Alliance -- Web archives Labor unions -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO

URL: https://metaltrades.org/

Description: Archived website of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO (MTD), a trade department of the AFL-CIO that represents seventeen affiliated unions and more than 100,000 workers and was chartered in 1908 "to coordinate negotiating, organizing and legislative efforts of affiliated metalworking and related crafts and trade unions" ("The Metal Trades," https://metaltrades.org/about-us/, accessed June 13, 2018). The MTD website includes information about its history, governance, policies, leadership, staff, affiliates, councils, news, publications, Congressional letters, photo gallery, and videos.

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Subject:   AFL-CIO. Metal Trades Department -- Web archives Labor unions -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU)

URL: https://nabtu.org/

Description: Archived website of North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU), a federation of 14 North American labor unions, founded in 1907 and based in Washington, D.C. ("About Us," https://nabtu.org/about-nabtu/, accessed June 4, 2018; Constitution of the North America's Building Trades Unions, as amended through August 2015). Its stated mission is "to create more work opportunities, achieve living wages, and protect benefit standards, not just for the members of our 14 national and international union affiliates, but for all construction workers." ("About Us"). The NABTU website includes information about its leadership, affiliates, membership, staff, apprenticeship and training programs, field services, policy positions and advocacy, capital strategies, press releases, speeches, video, and blog.

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Subject:   Building Trades Association (U.S.) -- Web archives Labor unions -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: National Day Laborer Organizing Network

URL: https://ndlon.org/

Description: Archived English-language website of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), a national alliance of 36 day laborer organizations based in Los Angeles, California, and founded in July 2001. Its stated mission is "to unify and strengthen its member organizations to be more strategic and effective in their efforts to develop leadership, site mobilize, and organize day laborers in order to protect and expand their civil, labor and human rights." The NDLON website includes information about its mission, vision, principles, values, history, leadership, staff, employment opportunities, annual reports, program areas, events, actions, news, press releases, press kit, publications, research, documentary footage, educational resources, legislative resources, litigation resources, trainings, best practices, visual arts material, membership, online store, and social media. The NDLON website also hosts a blog.

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Subject:   National Day Laborer Organizing Network -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: Alliance for Retired Americans

URL: https://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

Title: Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO

URL: https://ttd.org/

Description: Archived website of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), a coalition of 32 member unions representing workers in aviation, maritime, rail, surface transportation, and transit, founded in 1990 and based in Washington, D.C. TTD describes its mission as follows: "The Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, a coalition of 32 member unions, provides a bold voice for workers in every mode of transportation – both in the private and public sector – and is devoted to protecting middle-class jobs, expanding collective bargaining, and ensuring modern, safe, and secure transportation operations and infrastructure" ("About TTD," https://ttd.org/about-ttd/, accessed June 13, 2018). The TTD website includes information about its member unions, leadership, staff, partnerships, issues, policy work, news, press releases, and social media. The TTD site also hosts a blog titled, "MoveAmerica."

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Subject:   Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO -- Web archives Labor unions -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO

URL: https://unionlabel.org/

Description: Archived website of the Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO, founded in 1909 "to promote the products and services produced in America by union members — especially those products and services identified by a union label, shop card, store card and service button" ("About Us," http://wp.unionlabel.org/about-us/, accessed June 13, 2018). The Union Label website includes information about its mission, board, affiliates, Don't Buy and Do Buy lists, news, product search and directory, and newsletters.

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Subject:   AFL-CIO. Union Label and Service Trades Department -- Web archives Labor unions -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: AFL-CIO Employees Federal Credit Union

URL: https://www.aflcioefcu.org/

Description: Archived website of the AFL-CIO Employees Federal Credit Union, a credit union whose field of eligible members includes employees of the AFL-CIO or its constitutional departments, affiliated AFL-CIO International Unions, state or local central labor bodies; members of selected unions and locals; retired members; and immediate family. Its stated mission is "to be the primary financial institution for union families, providing quality products and member service, consistent with the values of the labor movement" ("Membership," https://www.aflcioefcu.org/who-we-are, accessed June 13, 2018). The AFL-CIO Employees FCU website includes information about membership, accounts, loans, services, access, and newsletters.

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Subject:   AFL-CIO Employees Federal Credit Union -- 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: Solidarity Center

URL: https://www.solidaritycenter.org/

Description: Archived website of the Solidarity Center, an international worker rights organizations founded in 1997 and based in Washington, D.C. ("Who We Are," https://www.solidaritycenter.org/who-we-are/, accessed June 13, 2018). Its stated mission is "Empowering workers to raise their voice for dignity on the job, justice in their communities and greater equality in the global economy" ("Our Mission & Vision," https://www.solidaritycenter.org/who-we-are/our-vision/, accessed June 13, 2018). The Solidarity Center website includes information about its issues, campaigns, regional field offices, mission, vision, leadership, events, and Workers Equality Forum.

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Subject:   Solidarity Center (AFL-CIO) -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

Title: Union Plus

URL: https://www.unionplus.org/

Description: Archived website of Union Plus. The nonprofit organization Union Privilege that administers the Union Plus consumer benefits program to current and retired union members and their families ("About Us," https://www.unionplus.org/page/about-us, accessed June 13, 2018). Union Privilege was founded by the AFL-CIO in 1986 and is based in Washington, D.C. The Union Plus website includes information about benefits, discounts, hardship help, news, credit cards, consumer tips, and union issues.

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Subject:   Union Privilege -- Web archives Labor -- United States -- Web archives

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