Company Withdraws Employed Staff July 26 1919
All employees of the Company are withdrawn as of July 26 and will be taken back until Friday noon August 15 1919 at the prior pay and conditions. Shop committees will be elected by secret ballot to adjust rates on return and pay will be aligned to Bridgeport norms. If the employer does not return by August 15 the factory will close and active negotiations will move plants to other locations with loyalty criteria for retained workers.