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Guide to the Taxi Rank and File Coalition Records WAG.139
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Taxi Rank and File Coalition |
| Source
- dnr:
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Ravitz, Joyce |
| Source
- dnr:
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Zeiger, Henry |
| Source
- dnr:
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Seltzer, Steven |
| Title: |
Taxi Rank and File Coalition Records |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1956-1993 |
| Dates [bulk]: |
1971-1987 |
| Abstract: |
The Taxi Rank and File Coalition (TRFC), an organized group of disenchanted members
of the New York City Taxi Drivers Union, Local 3036 was formed on April 15, 1971 in
response to efforts by the leadership of the union and the taxi fleet owners to ratify
a contract without a membership vote. For nearly seven years, the Coalition fought
for a fair contract, better working conditions and a more democratic union. Members
opposed what they saw as the autocracy of the founder of the union, Harry Van Arsdale,
Jr. The materials in this collection include legal documents, flyers, newsletters,
minutes, notes, press releases, correspondence, clippings, conference reports, health
committee surveys and songbooks relating to the political and cultural activities
of the Taxi Rank and File Coalition. Also included are some materials relating to
Taxi Drivers Union Local 3036 and to successor organizations of the TRFC.
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| Quantity: |
3 Linear Feet (3 boxes) |
| Language: |
Materials are in English |
| Call Phrase: |
WAG.139 |
