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Jackie Boschok papers, 1979-2013

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Boschok, Jackie, 1952-
Title
Jackie Boschok papers
Dates
1979-2013 (inclusive)
Quantity
17.85 cubic feet (27 boxes)
2 oversize folders
Collection Number
5688
Summary
Papers of a union representative and activist, and advocate for women in unions
Repository
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

Open to all users.

Request at UW

Languages
English
Sponsor
Processing Funded by the Labor Archives Fund, Labor Archives of Washington
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Biographical Note

Jackie Boschok (b. April 24, 1952) was a 30-year member, employee, and officer of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) 751. Boschok was also an officer in the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) Puget Sound chapter as well as a member of the organization's national board. Boschok first became active in the union as soon as she started working at Boeing in 1980, working in a variety of positions and holding a variety of offices including steward and local lodge offices including recording secretary; treasurer; and auditor. Boschok served for seven years on the IAM District Council and worked as a Business Representative beginning in 2001, Union Organizer, and Health and Benefits Representative beginning in 2009. Boschok also served on the Snohomish County Labor Council from 1993-2010, serving on their Executive Board for 10 years and serving on its Community Services Committee. Boschock was a member and leader of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) beginning in 1979 and in 1991 became a member of the national Executive Board. Boschok also served on the Washington State Labor Council's Women's Committee from 1994 to 2008, chaired the District 751 Women's Committee beginning in 2006, and served on the United Way of Snohomish County Board of Directors for six years.

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Content Description

Personal papers documenting Boschok's career with the International Association of Machinists (IAM) 751 and an officer in the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) Puget Sound chapter as well as the organization's national board. The collection includes publications, ephemera, correspondence, class materials, stickers, and artifacts, including t-shirts from various local and national labor organizations and campaigns.

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Other Descriptive Information

Forms part of the Labor Archives of Washington.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The creators' literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged into 2 accessions:

  • Accession no. 5688-001, Jackie Boschok papers, 1979-2010
  • Accession no. 5688-002, Jackie Boschok papers, 1980-2013

Processing Note

Accession no. 5688-001 processed by Erin Berg; processing completed in 2012

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Detailed Description of the Collection