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Manuscript Collections

Records of the International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers - Local 459

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers was first organized in 1891, as the National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, in St. Louis, MO. As a craft union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, the NBEW was composed chiefly of electricians employed in the construction industry. By 1899, as technology advanced and opened the electrical industry to new classes of workers, the Brotherhood had expanded its membership and extended its influence into Canada, becoming the IBEW.

Local 459 of the IBEW was organized in Johnstown, PA. Local 459's jurisdiction included utility work performed by employees of utility companies in the Johnstown, Somerset and Indiana operating areas, as well as electrical manufacturing work in the Johnstown area.

The collection is comprisedof labor union papers dating from 1950 to 1987. These papers include copies of agreements, minute books, seniority lists, souvenir programs of labor celebrations, policy books and some correspondece. Along with the material pertaining to Local 459, many items pertaining to Locals 1138 & 1138B are included in this collection.

(9 Linear Feet)

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