United Steelworkers of America Local 5024 Records

Collection — Box: 1-15

Identifier: MS-608

Staff Only

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Records, 1954-Circa 1995, of the United Steelworkers of America Local 5024 in White Pine, Michigan. Includes minutes, administrative files, contract agreements, bargaining notes, grievance and compensation files, arbitration files, and 1983 White Pine Mine strike records.

Dates

1954-Circa 1995

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

The United Steel Workers of America (USWA) claims over 1.2 million active and retired workers amongst its ranks, including many workers outside of the steel industry despite the union's name. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it is an active labor union, working politically and in workplaces to promote its ideals and advocate for its workers.

Extent

8.15 Cubic Feet (14 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Availability of Materials

MS-608 was among the collections affected by the October 26, 2012 fire at the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections. A portion of the materials originally belonging to this collection may no longer be available.