Guide to the Western Pennsylvania Teamsters for a Democratic Union Records, 1975-1982 AIS.2010.12

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Western Pennsylvania Teamsters for a Democratic Union Records
Creator
Western Pennsylvania Teamsters for a Democratic Union
Collection Number
AIS.2010.12
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Date
1975-1982
Abstract
Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) formed in 1976 as a rank and file movement to reform the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and rid the union of corruption. In Pittsburgh, From the Horse's Mouth, was published by Concerned Rank and File Teamsters (CRAFT) which later created the Western Pennsylvania Teamsters for a Democratic Union. This collection contains Teamster agreements and issues of From the Horse's Mouth dating from 1975 to 1982.
Language
English .
Author
Zachary Brodt.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mel Packer in April 2002.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

History

Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) formed in 1976 as a rank and file movement to reform the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and rid the union of corruption. After its founding convention, TDU chapters sprung up all across the country to join in the cause. In Pittsburgh, From the Horse's Mouth was published by Concerned Rank and File Teamsters (CRAFT) which later created the Western Pennsylvania Teamsters for a Democratic Union.

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.

Previous Citation

Western Pennsylvania Teamsters for a Democratic Union Records, 1975-1982, AIS.2010.12, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Preferred Citation

Western Pennsylvania Teamsters for a Democratic Union Records, 1975-1982, AIS.2010.12, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Zachary Brodt in July 2010.

Related Material

James Dolsen Political Left Pamphlets Collection, 1918-1996, AIS.1999.11, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Scope and Content Notes

This collection contains contracts, constitutions and by-laws of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and some of its locals and joint councils. Also included are issues of From the Horse's Mouth, the publication of the Western Pennsylvania Teamsters for a Democratic Union.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • Concerned Rank and File Teamsters
    • Western Pennsylvania Teamsters for a Democratic Union

    Other Subjects

    • Labor
    • Transport workers -- Labor unions -- Pennsylvania

Container List

National Master Freight Agreement and Teamsters Joint Council No. 40 Freight Division Supplemental Agreements, 1976-1982
Containers
box 1, item 1-3
National Master Freight Agreement and Eastern Conference Area Iron & Steel Rider, 1979-1982
Containers
box 1, item 4
National Master Freight Agreement and Central States Area Iron and Steel and Special Commodity Rider, 1979-1982
Containers
box 1, item 5
By-Laws, Newspaper, Newsprint, Magazine and Film Delivery Drivers, Helpers and Handlers of Allegheny County, Local Union No. 211, 1969
Containers
box 1, item 6
By-Laws, General Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers Local 249
Containers
box 1, item 7
Constitution, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America, 1976
Containers
box 1, item 8
Teamster Rank & File Legal Rights Handbook, 1979, 1984
Containers
box 1, item 9-11
Labor Law for the Rank & Filer by Staughton Lynd, 1978
Containers
box 1, item 12
A Worker's Guide to Contract Language
Containers
box 1, item 13
National Lawyers Guild Labor Contracts Handbook, 1979
Containers
box 1, item 14
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 1977
Containers
box 1, item 15
Circular Fliers
Containers
box 1, folder 1
From the Horse's Mouth, Western Pennsylvania Teamsters for a Democratic Union, 1975-1982
Containers
box 1, folder 2-3