Hotel & Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union, Local 2, San Francisco Records, 1974-1985

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Bazan, Linda
Abstract:
Leaflets, posters, newsletters and photocopied correspondence related to union activities and events from 1974-1985.
Extent:
36 files 1 document box
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection is comprised of leaflets, posters, newsletters and photocopied correspondence related to union activities and events in San Francisco, California. The material follows the donor order and is organized into 36 folders.

Biographical / historical:

The Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union (HERE) received its original charter from the American Federation of Labor in 1891, organizing separate local affiliates for bartenders, waiters, cooks, waitresses and other skilled workers. In 1973, the Union was reorganized, merging all local unions into one Local to represent all hospitality workers within a given region, regardless of craft.

The Hotel & Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union Local 2 in San Francisco was particularly active in the late 1970's and early 1980's (the time covered by this archive), engaging in several strikes.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Marc Norton, 1989.
Physical location:
Stored offsite at NRLF: Advance notice is required for access to the papers.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives, University Library
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, US
Contact:
(831) 459-2547