Name/Title
Why Not The Best Trumka Election stickers (2)Entry/Object ID
MW.0073Description
Die-cut vinyl sticker declaring support for the election of Richard Trumka to President of the United Mine Workers, along with Cecil Roberts (Vice President), and John Banovic (Secretary-Treasurer). Design includes waving United States flag.Context
Stickers were produced for Trumka's 1982 election campaign against then-President Sam Church. Trumka was president of the UMWA from 1982 through 1995. He was succeeded by Cecil Roberts.Collection
UMWA CollectionInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
PrintingTranscription
"WHY NOT THE BEST"
U.M.W.A.
ELECT
TRUMKA
PRES.
/ROBERTS
V. PRES.
/BANOVIC
SEC./TREAS.Type
Union BugLocation
bottom centerTranscription
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) Sign & Display Workers Local 820 (Olathe, Kansas)Parts
Count
2Parts
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