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ALPA Governing Bodies: Central Executive Council Records

Collection

Identifier: LR002439

Abstract The Central Executive Council (CEC) was formed by the Board of Directors in 1932 and consisted of the President, First Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and regional Vice Presidents. The council functioned mainly as an advisory body to the President, and also worked on policies, planning, and programs for ALPA. The records are made up of minutes of CEC meetings from 1933-1946. Many of the subjects focus on the Council’s work interpreting and creating policies for the still new Association,...

Dates: 1933 - 1946

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Governing Bodies: Executive Board Records

Collection

Identifier: LR002246

Abstract The Executive Board was created in 1947 as part of ALPA’s governing structure to assist the Board of Directors. The Executive Board exercises control over the association and manages its business affairs when the Board of Directors is not in session. The Executive Board can also interpret the constitution and by-laws, as well as create or change policy. The board covers issues such as administration, membership, accounting and finance, engineering and air safety, employment agreements,...

Dates: 1947 - 2009

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Governing Bodies: Executive Committee

Collection

Identifier: LR002245

Abstract The Executive Committee (EXCO) was established in 1951 as part of the organizational restructuring of ALPA, with the first meeting occurring in 1953. The Committee worked with the president in a consultation role and was designed to execute policies made by the Board of Directors (BOD) and Executive Board (EXBD) as well as recommend policy to both bodies. In addition the Committee also determined the organizational structure of the home office, ratified staff members, and was a trustee for ALPA...

Dates: 1953 - 1992

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Governing Bodies: Executive Council Records

Collection

Identifier: LR002247

Abstract In 1992, the ALPA Executive Council was created by the Board of Directors to replace the Executive Committee. The Executive Council helps advance the policies and objectives established by the Board of Directors and Executive Board. It has the authority to interpret the association’s constitution and by-laws and policy. The council mainly covers financial, accounting, organizational and administrative matters. The Executive Council Records include meeting minutes, agendas, budgets, and...

Dates: 1992 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1993 - 2001

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Governmental Affairs Office Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000700

Abstract Part I: These records contain information on air carrier safety, airport security, hijacking, and pilots' benefits. They also mostly reflect the activities of Judge James F. Gartland during his appointment as director.

Part II: This collection consists of exhibit packets concerning safety issues.

Dates: 1966 - 1982; Majority of material found within 1971 - 1972

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Headquarters Communications Library Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247_HQC

Abstract This collection represents a bound library in chronological order mainly consisting of ALPA conventions, air safety, collective bargaining agreements, early ALPA history, strikes, wage disputes, and working conditions.

Dates: 1931 - 1954

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Herndon EAL Strike Center Records

Collection

Identifier: LR002456

Abstract The Herndon EAL Strike Center Records document the 265 day strike on Eastern Airlines (EAL) from March 4, 1989 - November 23, 1989. During this period 3400 of 4200 EAL pilots went out on sympathy strike along with the flight attendants represented by the Transportation Workers Union (TWU), both of whom voted to honor the International Association of Machinists (IAM) strike of Eastern Airlines. The Herndon EAL Strike Center Records focus on the records of EAL Council 142 located in Herndon, VA,...

Dates: 1986 - 1990; Majority of material found in 1989 - 1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Houston Field Office Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247-19910814-3

Abstract This collection is from ALPA’s Master Executive Council (MEC) office in Houston. The records consist of such documents as correspondence, contract negotiations, strike materials, and bankruptcy proceedings. There are files from several Local Executive Councils (LEC), including #61 and #131, which represented the pilots of Eastern Airlines (EAL) and Delta Airlines (DAL), respectively. One of the subjects covered is the Continental Airlines (CAL) strike of 1983-1985. The fax and Telecopier...

Dates: 1967-1990; Majority of material found within 1984-1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Kansas City Missouri Field Office Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247_KC

Abstract Records of the office representing the interests of ALPA in the Kansas City, Missouri area. The collection contains information concerning mergers, strikes and safety. Records involving Trans World Airlines is one major subject of interest. Another highlight is a background investigation of ALPA Employment Agreements Department head Lucien Koch.

Dates: 1940 - 1971; Majority of material found within 1948 - 1965

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Los Angeles Field Office Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247_LAFO

Abstract This collection is composed mainly of correspondence, minutes, reports and statistic concerning various airlines. The largest represented airlines include Continental Airlines, Flying Tiger Line, Trans World Airlines and Western Airlines.

Dates: 1955 - 1989; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Los Angeles FTL MEC Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247-19911108

Abstract These records are from ALPA’s Flying Tiger Line (FTL) Master Executive Council (MEC) office in Los Angeles, California. Three FTL Local Executive Councils (LECs) are represented in the collection: Council 97 (Los Angeles), Council 98 (San Francisco), and Council 99 (Newark, New Jersey; later Seattle, Washington). The collection contains such materials as contract negotiations, agreements, correspondence, reports, briefings, as well as documents concerning meetings and mergers....

Dates: 1956-1991; Majority of material found within 1980-1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Los Angeles Joint Council Office Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000431

Abstract These records deal with activities of ALPA in the Los Angeles area and are divided into two parts. Part one consists mostly of files concerning various airlines such as Continental, Flying Tiger, Los Angeles, Pan American, Trans World, United, and Western airlines. These take the form of correspondence, minutes, reports. Topics include negotiations, professional standards, mergers, air safety, and the needs of the military for civilian aircraft and crews. Part two...

Dates: 1939 - 1972

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Los Angeles Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247_LA

Abstract The majority of correspondence files and records in this collection relate to the following airlines: American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Trans World Airlines, United Airlines, Western Airlines and Los Angeles Airways. Also included are files on mergers and agreements.

Dates: 1943 - 1978; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1978

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Miami ALI MEC Records

Collection

Identifier: LR002509

Abstract The records of the Airlift International (ALI) Master Executive Council (MEC) cover the last decade of ALI’s existence. The airline originated as Riddle Airlines and became Airlift in 1965, expanding in 1968 and buying out Slick Airways. The airline went into Chapter 11 in 1981 and reorganized but was plagued by problems for the rest of the decade. The pilots and management were at odds over collective bargaining and working agreements and the MEC spent much time negotiating contracts and...

Dates: 1981 - 1990; Majority of material found within 1981 - 1987

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Miami EAL MEC Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247_Miami

Abstract Parts 1 and 2 of the EAL MEC Records spans 30 years but focuses mainly on the last decade of Eastern’s operations. Major subjects include mergers, air safety and bankruptcy litigation.

Dates: 1960 - 1991; Majority of material found within 1985 - 1990

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Miami Joint Council Office Records

Collection

Identifier: LR002510

Abstract The ALPA Miami Joint Council Office (JCO) was a regional office for ALPA Region II and councils in the Southeast United States. It was home to several Master Executive Councils (MEC) and Local Executive Councils (LEC) including: Braniff Airways MEC and Council 29, Delta Airlines Council 71, Eastern Airlines MEC and Council 18, National Airlines MEC and Councils 8 and 73, Pan American Airways (PAA) Council 10, Pan American-Grace Airways (Panagra, PNG) MEC and Councils 38 and 83 and Riddle...

Dates: 1935 - 1968; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1960

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Miami PAA MEC Records

Collection

Identifier: LR002506

Abstract The records of the Pan American World Airways (PAA) Master Executive Council (MEC) span from the 1970s to 1991 when Pan Am ceased operations. The PAA MEC worked to ensure its pilots had fair working agreements, and focused on retirement and insurance for all levels of cockpit crew. In 1980, Pan Am bought National Airlines (NAL) in an attempt to expand their domestic routes and increase revenue. The MEC pursued an evenhanded merging of the two seniority lists, however the end product caused some...

Dates: 1961 - 1991; Majority of material found within 1977 - 1990

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Minneapolis Joint Council Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000429

Abstract Correspondence, reports, and financial records pertaining to the activities of ALPA in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area. These records are divided into two series. The main topics covered are air safety (including accident reports) and finances. Series two contains information concerning the Rall-Lee Refund Account.

Dates: 1949 - 1969

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA New York Joint Council Office Records

Collection

Identifier: LR003064

Abstract The ALPA New York Joint Council Office Records were mainly created by Local Executive Council (LEC) #38, which represented ALPA members employed by Overseas National Airways (ONA). In 1969, LECs #14 and #23 joined the office.

The collection cheifly consists of correspondence; additional materials include meeting minutes and memorandums. The records also contain the transcript of ALPA President J.J. O’Donnell’s U.S Senate testimony on April 23, 1975.

Dates: 1969-1970; 1975 April 23

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA New York PAA MEC Records

Collection

Identifier: LR003049

Abstract The New York Pan American World Airways (PAA) Master Executive Council (MEC) records span the years 1974-1991. In January 1991, Pan Am declared bankruptcy, and ceased to exist by year’s end. The MEC’s office was located in New York City.

The bulk of the collection is related to contract negotiations. Other materials include correspondence with MEC officers, and weekly logs of activities.

Dates: 1974-1991; Majority of material found within 1982-1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Photographs

Collection

Identifier: LAV002768

Abstract ALPA Photographs is a collection of photographic prints and negatives produced and compiled over decades. The materials came to the Reuther from what is currently known as the Communications Department; previous names of the department include Publicity and Public Relations, and ALPA Publications. The images collected appeared in the union’s publications, including the Air Line Pilot, and in conjunction with various public relations tools, such as news releases. The prints and negatives...

Dates: 1940s - circa 1981; Majority of material found within 1940s-1960s

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Pittsburgh/Coraopolis USAir MEC Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247-19970203

Abstract These records are from ALPA’s USAir Master Executive Council (MEC) office in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The collection includes such materials as correspondence, contract negotiations, and meeting materials. Some of the subjects covered are drug testing of pilots, B-Scale pay, and the protracted USAir furlough that began in 1991. The records of MEC Chairman, Captain Joseph Kernan, are part of this collection.

Dates: 1969-1994; Majority of material found within 1987-1991

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA President's Department Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247_PD

Abstract The President's Department records are arranged in three parts. Part I: The Air Line Pilots Association was formed in secret in 1930 by a group of “Key Men” from each airline, they formed openly and affiliated with the American Federation of Labor in 1931. In that same year David Behncke was elected president of ALPA, an office he held twenty years, until being recalled in 1951 (and off and on through 1952 during his legal battle with ALPA). His successor, Clarence Sayen, held...

Dates: 1931 - 1998

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Publications

Collection

Identifier: LR002495

Abstract The ALPA Publications is a collection of pamphlets, newsletters, magazines, bulletins, manuals, constitutions and by-laws, arbitration transcripts, and research reports produced by, or involving ALPA from 1933-2006. ALPA’s main publication, Air Line Pilot, is still in print and so not included here, but both ALPA national, and individual Master Executive Councils (MEC) also produced a wide variety of publications during the past 80 years which are included in this collection.

Dates: 1933 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1958 - 1968

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Publications: Air Line Pilot

Collection

Identifier: LR002500

Abstract Air Line Pilot is ALPA’s main publication and has been in continuous print since April 1932. The first volumes were published twice a month, and came in newspaper form, running about 4 pages each. ALPA soon began to produce Air Line Pilot monthly and steadily increased the page count, eventually publishing in the present magazine form in 1949. Air Line Pilot covers a variety of topics relevant to pilots such as news in the airline industry, ALPA structure and Association news, technical...

Dates: 1931 - 2021

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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