Miller calls for limited local right to strike in UMW
Cincinnati AP Arnold Miller president of United Mine Workers argues for a limited local right to strike to curb wildcat actions in coal fields. He says contracts should allow local unions to strike without international approval, with other locals able to vote similarly. He stresses faster, safer dispute resolution and urges younger miners to endure gradual gains from past sacrifices.
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Miners Convention Struggles With Unity and Disharmony
In Cincinnati the United Mine Workers constitutional convention faced interruptions and acrimonious debate during its first five days. President Arnold Miller promotes democracy, but delegates clash over rules and amendments, risking outcomes he hoped to foster.
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Congress Votes Several Issues Rushing to adjourn Congress acts on lobbying rules tax changes and aid
Congress moves toward adjournment as the House approves a lobbying disclosure bill 307 to 31 and a Senate panel targets unemployment taxes. The chamber also authorizes foreign aid totaling 5.1 billion, funds disaster relief and postal subsidies, and weighs inland waterways and CIA compensation. The agenda includes military and environmental measures and a national forests policy compromise.
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Miller Faces Battle Over Union Election Date
Miller, amid contract talks, pushes to move the union election to February but delegates vote to keep June. Patterson and Trbovich back the June date, arguing leadership changes needed to prevent strikes and reduce morale problems. Patterson blames radicals for wildcat strikes and criticizes Miller.
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