In cases of general staff reductions, the policy all granted the right to hearing to determine allegations of discrimination because of race, creed.
At the time SCMWA was created in 1937, its policies, principles, and tactics were aimed at the establishment of appropriate negotiation procedures and the development of cooperative relationships with employers.
SCMWA negotiated collective bargaining agreements with local public employers that provided for exclusive representation and prohibited discrimination.
In 1943, SCMWA negotiated the first collective bargaining agreement for school district teachers and staff with the Board of Education of Gloucester City, New Jersey.
[8][9][10] The impetus for the merger was the relative failure of the UFWA to attract new members, and SCMWA essentially absorbed the smaller federal union.