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Boeing Retirees on the Line records and ephemera, 1995-1998
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Boeing Retirees on the Line
- Title
- Boeing Retirees on the Line records and ephemera
- Dates
- 1995-1998 (inclusive)19951998
- Quantity
- 0.19 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 6458 (Accession No. 6458-001)
- Summary
- Clippings, correspondence, minutes, photographs, and buttons from Boeing retireees who organized during the 1995 Boeing strike
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In October 1995, Boeing machinists in the International Association of Machinists (IAM) District Lodge 751 went on strike for 69 days in response to layoffs and attempts by Boeing to slash their healthcare benefits. Boeing retirees, some of whom had retired early at the encouragement of the company, also found their promised healthcare and pension benefits slashed. In response, Boeing Retirees on the Line was formed by retirees to support the strike and demand increased benefits for retirees, including cost of living adjustments (COLA) for retirement income. The organizing committee was co-coordinated by Henry Noble, a Boeing retiree and member of the Freedom Socialist Party, and retiree Tom O’Brien.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains materials collected by the Boeing Retirees on the Line during the 1995 Boeing strike and their campaign to win cost of living adjustments (COLA) to retirement income. Materials include articles about the strike and retiree organizing, correspondence, and meeting minutes. There is also a collection of buttons and photographs. This collection would be of particular interest to researchers pursuing topics related to labor organizing at Boeing and retiree organizing.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Labor Archives of Washington.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged in 2 series.
- SERIES I, CAMPAIGN RECORDS, 1995-1998
- SERIES II, EPHEMERA, 1995-1998
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
SERIES I: CAMPAIGN RECORDS, 1995-1998Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Articles about Boeing Machinist and Retiree Labor
Strike |
1995 |
| 1/2 | Boeing Retirees on the Line Mailing Lists |
approximately 1995 |
| 1/3 | Articles and Correspondence on Strike
Proposals |
1996 |
| 1/4 | Articles and Meeting Notes on Accomplishments and
Goals |
1997 |
| 1/5 | Articles and Internal Communications about Cost of
Living Adjustments Campaign |
1998 |
SERIES II: EPHEMERA, 1995-1998Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/6 | Boeing Retirees on the Line Buttons |
1998 |
| 1/7 | Boeing Retirees on the Line Photographs |
approximately 1995-1998 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) (host institution)
