International Railway Workers Union
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Union
|
| gptkbp:activities |
Collective bargaining
Political advocacy Labor strikes |
| gptkbp:advocacy |
Job security
Health benefits Workplace safety |
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:International_Transport_Workers'_Federation
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:AFL-CIO
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
Legislative changes
Economic downturns Declining membership |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
Community organizations
Other labor unions Political groups |
| gptkbp:events |
Training workshops
Annual convention Labor Day rallies |
| gptkbp:founded |
1906
|
| gptkbp:funding |
Donations
Grants Membership dues |
| gptkbp:future_goals |
Increase membership
Expand advocacy efforts Strengthen labor laws |
| gptkbp:governance |
Local chapters
Elected officers Executive board |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Merger with other unions
Formation in 1906 Major strikes in the 20th century |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Promoted workers' rights legislation
Advocated for safety regulations Fought for fair wages |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
International Railway Workers Union
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Improved labor laws
Increased wages for workers Enhanced workplace conditions |
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:President_of_the_United_States
Secretary-Treasurer |
| gptkbp:membership |
Railway workers
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:activists
Labor leaders |
| gptkbp:publications |
Annual report
Union newsletter |
| gptkbp:purpose |
Advocating for workers' rights
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:union_type |
gptkb:Union
|
| gptkbp:website |
www.irwu.org
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:International_Association_of_Railways
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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