Formica Strike Ends With Improved Contract Won By IUE Local 757
After mediation the Formica plant in Cincinnati settled with IUE Local 757. A 613 to 176 vote approved the contract offering wage raises 16 cents now, 13 cents in 1969, 12 cents in 1970, a 41 month term, enhanced vacation and pension features, reduced employer health costs, and a new nine holiday slate beginning 1970. Local 757 lauded unity and thanked the Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formica
IUE
Insurance and Health and Welfare Fund
al Leigh
Local 757
Leigh
Cincinnati
Afl-Cio Labor Council
Vine St
Ohio
AFL-CIO Fights to Reduce Ohio Car Insurance Rates
The Ohio AFL-CIO filed a motion in Franklin County Common Pleas Court challenging William Morris's upholding of 1966 auto insurance rate hikes and calling for hearing on March 1. Legislators Calabrese and Collins introduced S B 482 to create a five member Insurance Board to study and set rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afl-Cio
Ohio
State Labor Federation
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Supt. of
Insurance
William Morris
FOCUS
Department of Insurance
Goliath
Anthony
Calabrese
Cleveland
Oakley C. Collins
Ironton
Be Careful Prevent Winter Car Stalls Says Highway Safety
A stalled car creates danger in heavy traffic or isolated roads and winter stalls are especially aggravating. The Department of Highway Safety urges regular mechanical checks and smooth operation with gradual starts and stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highway Safety
Public Workers Fight for Right to Vote and Recognition
Public employees across Ohio push for bargaining rights and union recognition amid strikes in Cincinnati Columbus and Southern Ohio. Teachers at Cincinnati schools walk out. Franklin County officials refuse talks. 14 pickets face contempt charges. Lawrence County General Hospital workers strike since November 8 1967 with over 115 fired. A mass rally plans to support hospital workers as unions demand a seat at the bargaining table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati
Columbus
Ohio River
Franklin County
Workers’ Union
Hocking County
Alum Crest Hospital
Lawrence County General Hospital
Cleveland
Regular membership meeting set for March 14 1968
The next regular membership meeting will be held Thursday March 14 1968 at 8 30 p m Room 310 1015 Vine St Patrick Collins President Oscar G Lee Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine St
Bookbinders Local No. 19 Votes Referendum on Tax Increase
At the March 14 regular meeting members will vote on an International Referendum to raise per capita tax. The increase will not take effect until assessments are terminated.
AFSCME Local 1543 Sets March Meeting Agenda
The Clerical Technical and Professional Employees union AFSCME Local 1543 holds its regular meeting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday March 13 1968 at 2607 Vine Street. Special order of business is the nomination and election of delegates to the AFSCME International Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afscme
Vine Street
Richard C. Strasinger
Sol Marble
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The
Ohio Afl-Cio
Patrick Collins
Oscar G. Lee
Washington
Bricklayers Union
Kentucky
Trustees of the
Greater Cincinnati Bricklayers Health and Welfare Fund
Bookbinders & Bindery Women’s Local No
Ernest’s Men’s Shop
Thirteenth and Vine Streets
Oakley
Oakley Paint & Glass Co
Madison Rd
Kurfees Paints
Cooper’s Shoes
Mill St. Lockland
Ralph E. Rockenfield, Inc
Ford Sales and Service
Norwood
Appliances of
Bill Wissel
Bill Schwartz
Montgomery Rd
Walnut Hills
W. Mack Johnson
E. McMillan
Mariner’s
Western Hills
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