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Home > UTA Libraries > Special Collections > Texas Labor Archives > International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, Local 180 (San Antonio, TX) Records

International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, Local 180 (San Antonio, TX) Records

The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) represented workers in the women and children's apparel industries. Local 180 was the local affiliate of the ILGWU in San Antonio, Texas and participated in strikes against garment manufacturers in 1936 for better working conditions and against the Tex-Son Company in 1959 due to the outsourcing of labor. The Tex-Son strike was marked by violent episodes and supporters from labor unions across Texas joined in strike and solidarity activities. The picket lines at times even included children protesting alongside their mothers. Tex-Son management refused to budge and the strike finally came to an end in 1961. Materials document the Tex-Son Strike of 1959 and include photographs, clippings, handbills, and correspondence.



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  • Balloons were handed out to kids at Joske's department store, San Antonio, Texas

    Balloons were handed out to kids at Joske's department store, San Antonio, Texas

  • Tex-Son strike, Local 180, San Antonio, Texas

    Tex-Son strike, Local 180, San Antonio, Texas

  • Tex-Son strike, Local 180, San Antonio, Texas

    Tex-Son strike, Local 180, San Antonio, Texas

  • San Antonio garment workers in jail during 1936 general strike

    San Antonio garment workers in jail during 1936 general strike

  • Two women on strike for Tex-Son Local 180, San Antonio, Texas, International Ladies Garment Workers Union (I. L. G. W. U.)

    Two women on strike for Tex-Son Local 180, San Antonio, Texas, International Ladies Garment Workers Union (I. L. G. W. U.)

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    Tex-Son strike

  • Two men sitting on horse-drawn carriage with Tex-Son boycott sign, ca. 1959

    Two men sitting on horse-drawn carriage with Tex-Son boycott sign, ca. 1959

  • 1963 strike by I. L. G. W. U., Local 180

    1963 strike by I. L. G. W. U., Local 180

  • Sophie Gonzales with voodoo doll

    Sophie Gonzales with voodoo doll

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    Tex-Son workers

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

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    Tex-Son worker

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

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    Tex-Son worker

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

  • International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members by Zintgraff Photographers

    International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

  • Brewery workers at Tex-Son strike

    Brewery workers at Tex-Son strike

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    Brewery workers at Tex-Son strike

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    Brewery workers at Tex-Son strike

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    Brewery workers at Tex-Son strike

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    International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

  • Tex-Son workers' Strike by Express and News

    Tex-Son workers' Strike

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    International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members

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    International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members

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    International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members

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    International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members

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    Tex-Son workers' Strike

  • International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members by Harvey Patteson Photography

    International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members

  • International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members by Loyd's Photographic Service

    International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members

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    International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union members

  • AMC Members by Nate Fine Photo

    AMC Members

  • Lyndon B. Johnson meeting with International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union by Nate Fine Photo

    Lyndon B. Johnson meeting with International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

  • Tex-Son workers' Strike by Express and News

    Tex-Son workers' Strike

 
 
 

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