Guide to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America Contracts, 1947-1970 AIS.1975.07

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America Contracts
Creator
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America
Collection Number
AIS.1975.07
Extent
27.5 Linear Feet (22 boxes)
Date
1947-1970
Abstract
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters was formed in 1903 and is one of the largest and most powerful unions in the country. This collection contains drafts and final copies of agreements between International Brotherhood of Teamsters locals in western Pennsylvania and various companies.
Language
English .
Author
Zachary Brodt.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
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Previous Citation

International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America Contracts, 1947-1970, AIS.1975.07, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Preferred Citation

International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America Contracts, 1947-1970, AIS.1975.07, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Scope and Content Notes

This collection contains drafts and final copies of agreements between International Brotherhood of Teamsters locals and various companies. Included are contracts for twenty Pittsburgh, twelve western Pennsylvania and six other locals from various other states.

Related Material

Bakery Drivers' Union, Teamsters Local 485 Records, 1954-1969, AIS.1997.07, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Philip W. Parkinson Labor Contracts and Agreements Collection, 1960-1995, AIS.1999.07, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Archives Service Center staff in 1975.

Copyright

The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.

History

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters was formed in 1903 from the merger of two teamsters unions to form one large union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. One of the largest and most powerful unions in the country, the Teamsters have been notoriously plagued by corrupt leadership throughout its history. In December 1957, the AFL-CIO ejected the Teamsters from the federation for non-compliance with newly enacted corruption rules. In 1964, Teamsters' president James Hoffa succeeded in unifying all freight drivers under a single collective bargaining contract, the National Master Freight Agreement, which gave the union the power to drive smaller companies out of the industry. During the late 1960s, acting General President Frank Fitzsimmons decentralized much of the power Hoffa fought to secure within the union and locals began to unwillingly force the international union into actions, such as raiding the United Farm Workers in California. Deregulation of the freight industry led to the closure of many unionized companies and a drastic decrease in Teamsters union membership. In 1985, the Teamsters were readmitted into the AFL-CIO only to leave in 2005 as a founding member of the Change to Win Federation.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Duquesne University Library in July 1975.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 872 (Charleroi, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 734 (Chicago, Ill.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 733 (Allentown, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 636 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 250 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 261 (New Castle, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 273 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 341 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 397 (Erie, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 485 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 491 (Uniontown, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 538 (New Kensington, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 564 (Meadville, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 585 (Washington, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 609 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 635 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 30 (Greensburg, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 72 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 110 (Johnstown, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 112 (Havre, Mont.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 113 (Canton, Ohio)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 114 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 115 (Philadelphia, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 128 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 205 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 211 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 233 (Indianapolis, Ind.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 249 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 963 (Bradford, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 944 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America. Local 926 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

    Genres

    • Contracts

    Other Subjects

    • Labor
    • Transportation
    • Labor unions -- United States
    • Collective labor agreements -- Transport workers -- United States
    • Labor contract -- United States

Container List

Local 30, General Warehousemen and Employees, Greensburg, PA, 1954-1970
Containers
box 1
Local 72, Office and Clerical Employees, Pittsburgh, PA, 1961-1964
Containers
box 1
Local 110, Teamsters, Johnstown, PA, 1953-1970
Containers
box 2-3
Local 112, Teamsters, Havre, Montana, 1955-1959
Containers
box 3
Local 113, Milk and Ice Cream Drivers, Canton, Ohio, 1954-1960
Containers
box 3
Local 114, Bakery, Cracker, Pie and Yeast Drivers and Chauffeurs, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1953-1960
Containers
box 3
Local 115, Teamsters, Philadelphia, PA, 1955-1959
Containers
box 3
Local 128, Taxi Cab Drivers, Pittsburgh, PA, 1954-1967
Containers
box 4
Local 205, Milk and Ice Cream Salesmen, Drivers and Dairy Employees, Pittsburgh, PA, 1953-1970
Containers
box 4
Local 211, Newspaper, Newsprint, Magazine and Film Delivery Drivers, Helpers and Handlers, Pittsburgh, PA, 1953-1970
Containers
box 5
Local 233, Grocery, Produce and Meat Warehouse Employees, Drivers and Helpers, Indianapolis, IN, 1953-1956
Containers
box 5
Local 249, Teamsters, Pittsburgh, PA, 1953-1970
Containers
box 5-7
Local 250, Soft Drink Workers, Beer Distributor Drivers, Helpers and Allied Employees, Pittsburgh, PA, 1953-1970
Containers
box 8
Local 261, Teamsters, New Castle, PA, 1955-1968
Containers
box 9
Local 273, Drivers and Employees of the Petrolium Industry, Pittsburgh, PA, 1953-1968
Containers
box 9-10
Local 341, Building Material and Construction Drivers, Helpers and Material Handlers, Pittsburgh, PA, 1955-1970
Containers
box 11
Local 397, Teamsters, Erie, PA, 1953-1970
Containers
box 12-13
Local 485, Bakery Drivers, Pittsburgh, PA, 1954-1970
Containers
box 13
Local 491, Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers, Uniontown, PA, 1953-1969
Containers
box 14
Local 538, Teamsters, Armstrong, Butler and Clarion Counties and New Kensington, PA, 1947-1967
Containers
box 15
Local 564, Teamsters, Meadville, PA, 1957-1970
Containers
box 15
Local 585, Teamsters, Washington, PA, 1957-1970
Containers
box 15
Local 609, Refuse and Salvage Drivers and Helpers, Pittsburgh, PA, 1951-1970
Containers
box 16
Local 635, Grocery and Food Warehousemen, Pittsburgh, PA, 1953-1970
Containers
box 16-17
Local 636, General Warehousemen and Employyes Union, Pittsburgh, PA, 1953-1970
Containers
box 17-19
Local 733, Milk Producers, Handlers and Produce Distributors, Allentown, PA, 1964-1965
Containers
box 19
Local 734, Bakery, Cracker, Pie and Yeast Wagon Drivers, Chicago, Illinois, 1967-1970
Containers
box 19
Local 872, Teamsters, Charleroi, PA, 1950-1967
Containers
box 19
Local 926, Automotive Chauffeurs, Parts and Garage Employees, Pittsburgh, PA, 1958-1970
Containers
box 20-21
Local 944, Commission and Produce Drivers and Employees, Pittsburgh, PA, 1956-1964
Containers
box 22
Local 963, Teamsters, Bradford, PA, 1948-1970
Containers
box 22