Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, Local 246 (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records
Collection ID
Acc. 543
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Collecting Areas
Description
Collection Summary
Title
Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, Local 246 (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records
Dates
1969-1982
Collection ID
Acc. 543
Creator
Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization. Local 246 (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Quantity
2.4 linear feet (3 boxes)
Repository
Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries
Language
Materials in English
Detailed Collection Information
Historical Note
The Professional Air Traffic Controllers’ Organization (PATCO), founded in 1968, was a union organization working for the labor rights of the national air traffic controllers. Since its creation in 1968, PATCO had many conflicts with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over labor issues. Over many years between 1969 and 1981 PATCO proceeded with contract negotiations, sickouts, and other protests with the FAA.
In 1981, PATCO members began striking after months of unsuccessful contract negotiations. In retaliation to the strike U.S. President Ronald Reagan warned the air traffic controllers that striking was an illegal act and that any air traffic controllers who continued to strike would be immediately terminated. Forty-eight hours later, the majority of the air traffic controllers were fired. To further underscore his point, President Reagan permanently banned all striking air traffic controllers from ever working in the profession again. The strike continued until PATCO could no longer bear the strike costs.
Eventually, the remaining air traffic controllers joined another union named NATCA, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. NATCA would continue to represent laborer’s issues, but PATCO would not participate. President Bill Clinton eventually removed the strike ban and the affected air traffic controllers were allowed to go back to work.
Description of Collection
This small collection documents PATCO Local 246. It contains a compilation of publicity materials, PATCO publications, correspondence between PATCO and Washington, D.C., as well as general records of the organization, including administrative, financial, and membership information, as well as some more specific legal documents, including individual case files and grievances.
Organization and Arrangement
The collection is arranged by type of material.
Patron Information
Research Access
Collection is open for research. Some materials in boxes 1 and 2 are restricted for 75 years from date of creation. See inventory for restricted materials. Contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Collections Stored Off-Site
This collection may be housed off-site at the Library Depository, and require up to two business days to retrieve. Please review the finding aid and be prepared to identify specific materials to be retrieved. Contact the Special Collections Research Center in advance of your visit, so that materials may be relocated to the reading room for research.
Publication and Copyright Information
The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, Local 246 (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records are in custody of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. Intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, Local 246 (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, Acc. 543, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Deposited by the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, Local 246, through David Livingston, November 20, 1982.
Processing Information
Collection processed and finding aid prepared in Spring 2005 byKim Burton, Andres Pollack, and Sarah Malone. Finding aid revised according to contemporary archival standards in May 2016.
Index Terms
The following headings have been used to index the description of this collection in Temple University’s electronic catalog:
Corporate Names:
Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization. Local 246 (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subjects:
Air traffic controllers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Labor -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Labor unions -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Places:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Material Types:
Case files
Correspondence
Financial records
Legal documents
Minutes
Pamphlets
Photographs
Reports
Inventory
1 1 Administrative: Correspondence. Department of Transportation/FAA 1980-1981
1 2 Administrative: Correspondence. Facility Representative Level 1979-1981
1 3 Administrative: Correspondence. Presidential Level 1980-1981
1 4 Administrative: Correspondence. Vice-Presidential Level 1977-1980
1 5 Administrative: Correspondence. Vice-Presidential Level 1981
1 6 Administrative: General. Facility Representative's Manual 1980
1 7 Administrative: General. Facility Representatives Overtime Case File 1980-1981
1 8 Administrative: Minutes. Executive Board Meetings 1979-1981
1 9 Administrative: Minutes. Financial Committee 1978-1980
1 10 Administrative: Minutes. General Membership Meetings 1978-1981
1 11 Administrative: Minutes. National Constitution Committee 1978-1981
1 12 Administrative: Minutes. Miscellaneous 1978-1982
1 13 Administrative: Minutes. Union Meetings 1980-1981
1 14 Administrative: General. Miscellaneous 1970-1980, Undated
1 15 Financial: Department of Labor Reports & Internal Revenue
1 16 Financial: Department of Labor Reports 1977-1978
1 17 Financial: Dues 1979-1981
1 18 Financial: Fidelity Bank 1978-1979
1 19 Financial: National Savings and Trust 1978
1 20 Financial: National Savings and Trust 1979
1 21 Financial: Receipts 1976-1977
1 22 Financial: Receipts 1979
1 23 Financial: Springfield Life 1979
1 24 Financial: Treasurers' Reports 1974-1977
1 25 Human resources: Accident Reports (Restricted) 1981
1 26 Human resources: General Membership Information 1969, 1979
1 27 Human resources: Insurance Benefits 1979-1981
1 28 Human resources: Labor Management and Grievance Arbitration 1969-1980
1 29 Human resources: List of Employees (Restricted) 1978-1881
1 30 Human resources: Miscellaneous Paperwork (Restricted) 1971-1981
Case Files
2 1 Legal: Federal Aviation Agency (Restricted) 1980-1981
2 2 Legal: Frederick Burkins (Restricted) 1981
2 3 Legal: General Grievances (Restricted) 1969-19810
2 4 Legal: John G. Anderson (Restricted) 1981
2 5 Legal: John David Hinkel (Restricted) 1981
2 6 Legal: Kent Mitchell (Restricted) 1981
General
2 7 Legal: Contract and Forms (Restricted) 1979-1981
2 8 Legal: Court Cases and Hearings (Restricted) 1981
2 9 Legal: Government Bills and Resolutions (Restricted) 1977-1981
2 10 Legal: Seminar Papers (Restricted) undated
2 11 Legal: Statements and Proceedings (Restricted) 1980-1981
2 12 Miscellaneous File 1980-1981
2 13 Political: Letters to Congressman 1981
2 14 Political: Letters to President Reagan 1981
2 15 Political: Political Correspondence 1978-1981
2 16 Political: Statement and Testimony 1979-1981
2 17 Publications, external: Collective Bargaining in Federal Employment 1970
2 18 Publications, external: Periodicals: Miscellaneous Titles 1978-1982
2 19 Publications, external: Publicity 1978-1982
2 20 Publications, internal: Convention Information 1980
2 21 Publications, internal: Coordinators of Legislative Education Handbook 1978
2 22 Publications, internal: Facility Guide 1 of 3 1974
2 23 Publications, internal: Facility Guide 2 of 3 1974
2 24 Publications, internal: Facility Guide 3 of 3 1974
2 25 Publications, internal: Facility Guide Undated
2 26 Publications, internal: "Journal of Strike" 1981
2 27 Publications, internal: Labor Relations Monitor 1980-1981
2 28 Publications, internal: Miscellaneous Titles 1975-1981
2 29 Publications, internal: "Negotiations Update" 1981
2 30 Publications, internal: Newsletters Local 258 1979-1980
2 31 Publications, internal: "Open Mike" Local 246 1975-1980
2 32 Publications, internal: PATCO Bulletin 1981
2 33 Publications, internal: PATCO Newsletters 1977-1980
2 34 Publications, internal: "PATCO's First Decade" 1977
2 35 Publications, internal: Philadelphia Tower Standard 1976
2 36 Publications, internal: Presidential Update 1980-1981
2 37 Publications, internal: Special Report 1980-1981
3 1 Public Relations and Fundraising 1980-1981
3 2 Support: Contributions 1979-1981
3 3 Support: Contributions and Other Support 1978-1981
3 4 Support: Letters Against PATCO 1979-1981
3 5 Support: Memorabilia 1979-1981
3 6 Support: Outside Unions 1981
3 7 Support: Public Support 1981
3 8 Support: Strike Information 1980-1981
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