Norwood UAW Local 674 backs Reuther unanimously
Ed Hellkamp financial secretary of Local 674 denied a Enquirer report that the Norwood delegation split over the national president election. He stated the delegation voted as a bloc for Walter Reuther and that local leadership is now more harmonized while pursuing a satisfactory settlement of local issues.
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Norwood
UAW
Atlantic City
Hellkamp
Walter Reuther
Local 674
Open Shop Debate Roils Florida Primary Campaign
In Tampa Florida the open shop issue heats a quiet campaign as the U S Supreme Court sends the right to work amendment back to Florida courts for a ruling. AFL and CIO leaders say they will push the amendment to voters in the May Democratic primaries.
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Florida
U.S
Townsend Will Be CIO Delegate
Willard S. Townsend, international CIO president, selected to attend the Regional International Labor Organization Conference in Mexico City as labor advisor. Conference includes North Central and South American representation. Townsend also serves on the CIO Latin Affairs Committee. Conference aims to boost labor participation in UN framework to improve global social and economic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard S. Townsend
CIO
International Labor Organization
Mexico City
Mexico
Townsend
CIO Latin Affairs Committee
United Nations Organization
Proper Program Planning Conference At YWCA
An all day conference on program planning sponsored by the Adult Education Council will be held on Wednesday April 10 in the YWCA Auditorium. A Handbook for Program Chairmen listing local sources for speakers films demonstrations and tours will be distributed. Robert A Luke class secretary notes the handbook will interest labor organization chairmen.
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The
Adult Education Council
YWCA
Robert A. Luke
Cusive
Couine
Cotton Club Fashion Show Hosts Charming Transp't Workers Fashions
The Transp t Workers Women's Auxiliary of the United Transport Service Employees Union held a Cotton Club Fashion Show on Friday March 29 at the Cotton Club. Lydia Gresham won first prize for best costume modeled in a tailored black traveling suit. Participants all handmade their outfits including play lounge day wear and evening ensembles. the show featured a male model in bowling attire and guest of honor Mrs Verna E Bell national auxiliary president.
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Womens Auxiliary
United Transport Service Employes Union
Cotton Club
Lydia Gresham
Edna May Jackson
Arsenia Felder
Lydia Gersham
Evelyn Wharton
Henry Brooks
Brooks
Verna E. Bell
Indianapolis
Ind
Auxiliary
Reuther Elected UAW Chief Vows Unity and Steel Resolve
Walter P. Reuther was named president of the United Auto Workers at the union's 10th convention in Atlantic City. He pledged unity against anti labor forces, denied plans to joining the AFL, and said the UAW would support Philip Murray of the CIO. Retiring president R. J. Thomas was elected VP. Reuther outlined goals including an industry wide contract, farm equipment sector organization, white collar workers, and a drive in the South.
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Walter Reuther
United Auto Workers
CIO
Pres. R. J. Thomas
Fed
Atlantic City
N. J
Reuther
UAW
AFL
Pres
Philip Murray
R. J. Thomas
Sec.Treas
George F. Addes
Thomas
George Addes
General Motors
Negro soldiers urge democracy and FEPC to end fascist hate
A call to action within unions stresses unity for minority rights, condemning anti Negro violence in Columbia Tennessee and similar outrages. It urges immediate national steps toward economic and political freedom and the passage of the FEPC to safeguard democracy.
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Columbia, Tenn
Freeport
L.L
Philadelphia
DoJ to Consider Police Brutality Protest by Union Members
The Department of Justice assured a delegation from United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers that it will consider their protest against police brutality directed at strikers in Philadelphia Newark Bloomfield and Jersey City New Jersey.
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Washington
Dept. of Justice
United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers
Philadelphia
Newark
Bloomfield
Jersey City
N. J
United Steelworkers Urges $2 Strike Fund Donations
The American Can leader calls every steelworker to subscribe to a $2 voluntary assessment to support the strike fund. Local stamps are available to record subscriptions. The drive aims to protect gains from recent talks and ensure continued wage progress for all members. The union notes a $170 strike fund collection and a $60 internal contribution.
Locker Introduces FEPC Ordinance
Councilman Jesse D. Locker introduces a fair employment practices ordinance for Cincinnati at the request of the local NAACP chapter. The measure was referred to the Law Committee and a public hearing date is expected to be announced.
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Cincinnati
Jesse D. Locker
National Association For Advancement of Colored People
Law Committee
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Tessie Doe
Francis Brown
Rosalie Manns
Sam
Evelyn Whorton
George Grigsby
FEPC
United Steelworkers
William Medick
Albert
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