Die-cut chrome foil stickers 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).
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 Collection
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Shaun Slifer
Made/Created
Date made
1982
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Printing
Transcription
Elect Nov. 9, 1982
"WHY NOT THE BEST"
TRUMKA
PRES.
/
ROBERTS
V. PRES.
/
BANOVIC
SEC./TRES.
Type
Union Bug
Location
bottom center
Transcription
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) Sign & Display Workers Local 820 (Olathe, Kansas)