Employers' Association of Greater Chicago

Employers' Association Of Greater Chicago

The Employers' Association of Greater Chicago (EA) was a nonprofit association of employers based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded as the Employers' Association of Chicago in 1903, although it was also known colloquially as the Chicago Employers' Association. Its goal was to oppose the unionization of companies in the Chicago area, and assist unionized companies in deunionization.

Over time, the organization's commitment to union avoidance lessened greatly and the organization became more heavily involved in traditional human resources training and consulting. The organization changed its name to the Employers' Association of Greater Chicago in 1959, and merged with the Midwest Industrial Management Association in 1981.

Read more about Employers' Association Of Greater Chicago:  Founding and Early Years, 1920s and 1930s, Attacks On Federal Labor Policy, Human Resources and Other Initiatives, 1950-1980, Presidents, Other Staff

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