Description
Paul J. Goldener was president of the
United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Local 645, Van
Nuys, California from 1970-1978. The United Automobiles, Aerospace & Agricultural
Implement Workers of America (UAW) was founded in 1936 by Walter P. Reuther as the
collective bargaining representative for many of America's industrial workers. The records
contained in the Goldener collection document the history, development and accomplishments
of the UAW dating from 1937 to 1979. The bulk of the collection is composed of UAW
administrative records such as constitutions and by-laws, agreements, demands, minutes,
settlements, union reports and a variety of publications.
Background
Paul J. Goldener was president of the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural
Implement Workers of America, Local 645, Van Nuys, California. The United Automobiles,
Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) was founded in 1936 by
Walter P. Reuther as the collective bargaining representative for many of America's
industrial workers. One of the most dynamic and progressive unions in the world, the UAW
membership has grown from 231,894 to over 1.7 million today. Progressing from a handful of
local unions in the mid-1930s, the UAW now boasts 1,650 locals in the United States and
Canada, representing employees in more than 3,800 plants. The union plays an important role
in the lives of five million people in the UAW families.
Restrictions
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of
this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge.
Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials
protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires
the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any
use rests exclusively with the user.
Availability
The collection is open for research use.