Guide to the Coalition of Labor Union Women, Pittsburgh Chapter Records, 1980-2004 AIS.2004.12
- Repository
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Title
- Coalition of Labor Union Women, Pittsburgh Chapter Records
- Creator
- Coalition of Labor Union Women (U.S.). Pittsburgh Chapter
- Collection Number
- AIS.2004.12
- Extent
- 1.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
- Date
- 1980-2004
- Abstract
- The Coalition of Labor Union Women was formed in Chicago in 1974 to organize and empower women within labor unions across the country. Today, the CLUW has over seventy-five local chapters with members from sixty international and national labor unions. This collection contains newsletters, information on organization activities, and correspondence from the Pittsburgh chapter as well as the national coalition.
- Language
- English .
- Publisher
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Address
- University of Pittsburgh Library System
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History
The Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) was founded in Chicago in 1974. It lays claim to being the only national organization for union women in the United States. The goals of CLUW are to organize the unorganized; promote affirmative action; increase women's participation in their unions; and increase women's participation in political and legislative activities. In support of these goals, CLUW has organized national rallies in support of such issues as pay equity and reproductive rights. On the political side, the organization publishes election booklets, registers union women to vote, and sends letters to government officials detailing its stance on issues of concern. CLUW's first biennial national convention was held in 1980 and is now held every odd numbered year. A Working Women's Awareness Week, in which prominent labor union women were recognized, was held in 1986 and is celebrated annually. As of 2007, the organization claims over seventy-five local chapters representing women from sixty international and national unions throughout the United States.
The Pittsburgh chapter of CLUW has participated in many of the organization's national campaigns and rallies. During national CLUW events like Working Women's Awareness Week, the Pittsburgh chapter hosts an annual brunch to honor local labor union women for their contributions within the labor movement. The chapter also organizes actions regarding local union and feminist issues.
Scope and Content Notes
This collection contains records of both the Pittsburgh chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women and the national organization. Chapter records include correspondence, newsletters, and agendas, all of which describe CLUW and other union activities in the Pittsburgh region. Certificates include Pittsburgh city council proclamations announcing Working Women's Awareness Week and awards of chapter members. National records include CLUW constitutions, newsletters, and information regarding conferences and conventions. Literature on reproductive rights, equality, HIV/AIDS, and labor law elucidate CLUW's stance on these issues. CLUW voting records and election guides give information on national politicians and indicate the organization's endorsed candidates.
Arrangement
The files in this collection have been divided into chapter and national records and arranged chronologically.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Anne McLemore, CLUW Pittsburgh Chapter president, in June 2004.
Preferred Citation
Coalition of Labor Union Women, Pittsburgh Chapter Records, 1980-2004, AIS.2004.12, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Previous Citation
Coalition of Labor Union Women, Pittsburgh Chapter Records, 1980-2004, AIS.2004.12, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Records of the Coalition of Labor Union Women Pittsburgh Chapter, 1980-2004, UE/Lab 2004:12, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Zachary L. Brodt in June 2007.
Copyright
Permission for publication is given on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Related Material
Papers of Rosemary Trump, AIS.2005.04, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Subjects
- Coalition of Labor Union Women (U.S.). Pittsburgh Chapter
- McLemore, Anne
- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
- Newsletters
- Constitutions
- Labor unions -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
- Women
- Labor
- Women labor union members -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
- Women in the labor movement -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh