IBT Education Department records
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials relating to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Training and Development department. The materials include general information for technical training, including adult education presentations and general information, press releases, meetings, quarterly reports of the Skills For Tomorrow program and the School To Work program, and materials from a Teamster Workshop. Computer generated statistics on the inclusion of locals in Teamsters Workshops is also included. The material dates from 1980-2008.
Dates
- unknown
- Majority of material found within 1980 - 2008
Creator
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America (Organization)
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Biographical / Historical
According to Old1.Teamsters.org, "The Education Department develops programs and materials to train Teamster officers, staff, stewards, and members on topics of concern for the Union. The department works to encourage member involvement in securing better contracts, organizing new members, winning better laws, and strengthening local unions. The Education Department sponsors the Teamsters Leadership Academy, which provides training on all subjects vital to local leaders, bargaining, organizing, political action, and all aspects of union administration. The department also conducts educational programs for joint councils and local unions on the role of the steward, effective bargaining and building membership participation. The department works closely with International Trade Divisions and Trade Conferences to enhance their meetings/conferences. All programs and materials are continually updated to meet the needs of Teamster locals throughout North America. The department serves as advisor to the Teamsters Human Rights Commission to develop programs and materials relevant to human rights issues. The department also provides staffing to support special projects like contract campaigns, and works closely with other IBT departments to better serve the needs of Teamster officers and their members."
Extent
3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Education Department, later known as the Teaching and Learning Department, develops programs and materials to train Teamster officers, staff, stewards, and members on topics of concern for the Union, including methods for securing better contracts, organizing new members, political action, and all aspects of union administration. The department also serves as advisor to the Teamsters Human Rights Commission, helping to develop programs and materials relevant to human rights issues. The records reflect the department's role in adult and vocational education to help members stay current with job skills.
Arrangement
Collection is organized into one series. Files within the collection are organized alphabetically by title then chronologically within each title.
Physical Location
Materials may be stored off-site, and may require additional retrieval time. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
- Adult education Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Labor Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Labor unions Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Labor unions -- United States -- History -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Vocational education Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the IBT Education Department records, 1980-2008
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository