International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Southington Lodge 1746A Records
Scope and Content
The IAMAW>, Lodge 1746A collection contains union business records from 1964-1983 (bulk 1979-1983), including correspondence, contracts, by-laws, publications, minutes, financial and administrative records.
Dates
- undated, 1964-1989
Restrictions on Access
The collection is open and available for research with the exception of those identified as "Restricted." FilesConsult with the Archivist for information about access to restricted grievance, arbitration, and case files.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.
History
The Industrial Aircraft Lodge 1746A of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) is affiliated with the AFL-CIO. The Local represents production workers at United Technologies Corporation's Pratt and Whitney plant in Southington, Connecticut. Lodge members work at the Pratt and Whitney plant in East Hartford, Connecticut. Workers at both plants make jet engines and components for commercial and military aircraft. Lodge 1746A is a member of IAMAW, District 91. The IAMAW Grand Lodge headquarters are in Washington, D.C.
According to the 1974 and 1977 constitutions of IAMAW, the union is open to both male and female employees. Any machinist, die sinker, die or tool maker, aerospace worker, electronic worker, automobile, heavy duty or aircraft machinist or mechanic, welder, specialist, machinist's helper, production worker, helper-apprentice, or apprentice working in the machine or metal industry can be admitted to the membership upon paying the required fee and by assuming the obligation of the International Association of Machinists
Extent
54.85 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
The Industrial Aircraft Lodge 1746A of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) is affiliated with the AFL-CIO. The Local represents production workers at United Technologies Corporation's Pratt and Whitney plant in Southington, Connecticut. Lodge members work at the Pratt and Whitney plant in East Hartford, Connecticut. Workers at both plants make jet engines and components for commercial and military aircraft. Lodge 1746A is a member of IAMAW District 91. The IAMAW Grand Lodge headquarters are in Washington, D.C.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in seven series. Most of the records in the collection are in their original file folders. Only file folders in poor condition have been replaced.
Series I: By-Laws and Contracts (undated, 1969-1982) contains contracts, the by-laws of Lodge 1746A, and the constitutions of the Connecticut State AFL-CIO and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The by-laws discuss the name of Lodge 1746A, its meetings, membership, fees and dues, nomination and election of officers, the executive board, and committees. The contracts between the AFL-CIO and Lodge 1746A outline job and facility procedures, wages, benefits, the grievance procedure, military service, and other topics. This series is arranged chronologically.
Series II: Minutes (1964-1983) includes executive board and membership meeting minutes. The minutes cover by-law changes, purchases, social events such as the lodge Christmas party, and business reports on layoffs, terminations, and other problems. This series is arranged chronologically.
Series III: Office Files (1970-1983) is the most complete series. It contains financial records, incoming and outgoing correspondence, reports, seniority lists, termination, news clippings, press releases, negotiations and agreements, photographs, Grand Lodge minutes and fiscal information, Connecticut State Council of Machinists executive board minutes, and minutes of the Meriden and Bristol Labor Councils. A recurring theme in this series is correspondence to the IAMAW hierarchy and Lodge 91. The series is arranged chronologically, and alphabetically within each year.
Series IV: Publications (1970-1982) consists of Lodge 1746A Union Bulletins, and IAMAW, AFL-CIO, and International Metal Workers publications. This series is arranged chronologically.
Series V: Personnel Evaluations (1979) **RESTRICTED** contains notes, correspondence, and official forms. This series is arranged chronologically by department number.
Series VI: Grievances (undated, 1970-1989
Acquisition Information
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Industrial Aircraft Lodge 1746A records were transferred to the University of Connecticut Library on 11 May 1990, by Bill Shortell, President of the lodge.
General Physical Description note
54.85 linear feet.
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- Title
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Southington Lodge 1746A Records
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Archives & Special Collections staff
- Date
- 1993 August
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository
University of Connecticut Library
405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205
Storrs Connecticut 06269-1205 USA US
860-486-2524
archives@uconn.edu
