Alliance for Labor Action

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Formed in 1969 as an alternative organization to the AFL-CIO. The attempt by the Alliance to rival the AFL-CIO was unsuccessful and the organization disbanded in 1971.

From the description of Alliance for Labor Action records, 1969-1973. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 51496937

The Alliance for Labor Action (ALA) was formed in 1969 as an alternative organization to the AFL-CIO and to promote social concerns. Member organizations included the United Automobile Workers, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and other unions working autonomously. The ALA dissolved in 1971 by mutual agreement of the member unions.

From the description of Alliance for Labor Action records, 1968-1973. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 38477318

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith International Brotherhood of Teamsters. corporateBody
associatedWith International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Local 528 corporateBody
associatedWith Matthews, J. B. (Joseph Brown), 1894-1966 person
associatedWith United Farm Workers of America. corporateBody
associatedWith Usery, W. J., 1923- person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
United States
Subject
Boycotts
Grievance arbitration
Labor unions
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1968

Active 1973

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