This fonds consists of the administrative records of the conception of the Service Office Retail Workers Union of Canada (SORWUC) Local 7 in Ottawa from its beginnings in 1982 as part of reason for change particularly addressing inequality faced by women in the workplace in various aspects. It features correspondence, advertisements to join the union, pieces of bargaining and negotiation, member contact information. Also included are resources such as newspaper clippings, pamphlets, booklets, buttons, and articles on various subjects as used and promoted by members of 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.
