Chicago Tribune strike collection

  • Title Chicago Tribune strike collection [manuscript], 1972, 1985-1987.
  • Physical description
    • 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
    • 1 oversize folder.
  • Collection summary Flyers, informational handouts, newspaper clippings, correspondence, meeting agendas, stickers, and other materials related to the Chicago Tribune strike, ca. 1985-1987. Most of the materials are from the perspective of the strikers; however, two manuals on techniques to respond to strikes are included. An oversized folder contains protest signs, posters, and a picketing apron. The three unions involved in the strike were Chicago Typographical Union No. 16, Chicago Web Pressmen's Union Local 7, and Chicago Mailers Union Local 2. The collection also includes newspaper clippings, flyers, newsletters, and other materials relating to the Anti-Crosstown Coalition, ca. 1972.
  • Names
    • Chicago Tribune (Firm) Employees.
    • International Typographical Union. Local 16 (Chicago, Ill.)
    • International Typographical Union. Local 16 (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Chicago Tribune (Firm)
  • Uniform Title Chicago tribune (Chicago, Ill. : 1963)
  • Subjects
    • Newspaper publishing Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Printers Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Printing industry Employees Labor unions Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Strikes and lockouts Newspapers Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Crosstown Expressway (Chicago, Ill. : Proposed)
    • Chicago (Ill.) Economic conditions 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Announcements. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Manuals. aat
    • Newspaper clippings. aat
    • Posters. aat
    • Signs and signboards.
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.