This fonds consists of the administrative records of the design of the Service Office Retail Workers Union of Canada (SORWUC) Local 7 in Ottawa, from its inception in 1982. The union's goal was to address the inequality faced by women in the workplace. The fonds contains correspondence, union membership announcements, bargaining exhibits and member contact information. It also contains resources such as newspaper clippings, pamphlets, booklets, buttons, and articles on various topics used and promoted by SORWUC members. -- Ce fonds comprend les documents administratifs de la conception de la section locale 7 du Service Office Retail Workers Union of Canada (SORWUC) à Ottawa, depuis ses débuts en 1982. L’objectif du syndicat était d’aborder l'inégalité à laquelle font face les femmes sur le lieu de travail. Le fonds contient de la correspondance, des annonces d'adhésion au syndicat, des pièces de négociation et des informations sur les contacts des membres. Il contient également des ressources telles que des coupures de journaux, des brochures, des livrets, des macarons et des articles sur divers sujets utilisés et promus par les membres de SORWUC.
This series consists of general information related to SORWUC as a national union. It contains a constitution document, information on SORWUC's history, samples of collective agreements, newsletters, handbooks.
Monthly and seasonal newsletters and pamphlets regarding various happenings within the SORWUC union and closely-tied communities, as well as discussing a special convention with it's proposed agenda.
The SORWUC Bargaining manual "A Guide to Writing Clauses and Negotiating Contracts" with detailed sections regarding Union rights in the workplace, and job security upon joining the union.
The SORWUC Bargaining manual "A Guide to Writing Clauses and Negotiating Contracts" with detailed sections regarding working conditions, hours of work, and compensation.
Updated news presented to a collective group of members about individual Local groups, financial reports, conference pamphlets, and reports on conferences. The file includes 1984 National Convention program.