Allis Strikers Seek Fact-Finding Body in Norwood Strike
Local 765 of United Electrical & Radio Workers asks for a fact-finding committee to rule on wage issues in the Allis Chalmers plant strike at Norwood. Emerson Sonnycalb says a second hearing is requested on an injunction, arguing the company has not engaged in real collective bargaining. The union met with the company in conciliation Monday but failed to reach agreement.
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United Electrical & Radio Workers
Allis Chalmers
Norwood
Truman
Emerson Sonnycalb
Sonnycalb
Haley
Bridgeport
Conn
Los Angeles
Cal
Kings Mill
McCormick Slams Hoarders Limiting War Goods Supply
Maryland OPA director Lee H. McCormick accused "sharp operators" of withholding goods, saying they cannot be allowed to push the nation toward bankruptcy. He urged price control workers to release hoarded inventories, noting veterans especially need access to these goods.
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Washington
Lee H. McCormick
Maryland
OPA
Formica Rotes Returns From Absence
Mae Rist whose Imishand has recently passed away returns to work. The note thanks Adeline Stykes Margie Thompson Rose Ley Ruth Roberts Cora Setters Ethel Pelley Ann Sebrey Letha Boyle Selma Smith Margaret Connich and Pearl Jamison for their cooperation with the defense fund and for doing fine work.
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Mae Rist
Imishand
Adeline Stykes
Margie Thompson
Rose Ley
Ruth Roberts
Cora Setters
Ethel Pelley
Ann Sebrey
Letha Boyle
Selma Smith
Margaret Connich
Pearl Jamison
Defense Fund
Metropolitan Insurance Co. Reaches Pact With Office Workers Union
The Metropolitan Insurance Co. signs a multi state contract with United Office and Professional Workers Union Local 51 led by Elmer Martin. The deal raises commissions to 6 percent, retirement benefits by 70 percent, and the minimum wage by $9, following a long union campaign. Local 51 backs Win the Peace and honors delegates from UE and CIO Industrial Union Council.
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The
Metropolitan Insurance Co
United Office and Professional Workers Union
Elmer Martin
Strike Fund Gifts From Formica Back Pay
The notice urges Formica Local 757 members to boost Defense Fund contributions as canned goods collections lag. It argues workers facing back pay inequality would refuse to help if their family suffered, and calls for timely donations and member suggestions by April 15 as negotiations resume the last week in April.
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Allis Chalmers
Formica Co
CIO Leader Is Injunction Victim
Philip M Connell of the Los Angeles CIO Council was convicted after a January 17 police assault on a US Motors Co picket line. He faced charges of contempt of court and inciting riot, with potential penalties up to 19 months in jail and 6250 dollars in fines. A retrial has been demanded.
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Los Angeles
Philip M. Connelly
CIO Council
California Cio
CIO
US Motors Co
Flood of protest mail hits Capitol Hill over Case anti strike bill
A vast wave of letters and telegrams from across the nation floods Congress, opposing the Case anti strike bill. The Associated Press calls it the largest mail and telegram storm to hit Capitol Hill in months.
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House
Senate
Associated. Press
Capitol Hill
SUN Reporter Tours Fur and Leather Tannery
Ruth Schechter recounts a visit to American Oak Leather Co. led by Fur and Leather Local 214 president George Grigsby. She describes a 60 day process, dangerous polishers, hot chemical tanks, and the workers’ pride in their union.
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SUN
Hide Tannery
American Oak Leather Co
George Grigsby
Fur and Leather Local 214
766 Signs Good Contract At Columbia
Local 766 and Columbia Recording Corp announce a new contract. The Kings Mill plant, now at 435 employees, will expand to 1000. Wages rise 18 percent with a 0.80 minimum and 1.39 maximum, plant-wide seniority, and six paid holidays. If any plant strikes, non-striking plants may absorb work. Frank Giarelli assisted negotiations.
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Local 766
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Columbia Recording Corp
Kings Mill, C
Talmadge Raley
Victory Loan Bonds as Cash in the Bank
The message promotes Victory Loan Bonds as liquid assets, comparing them to cash ready for use during emergencies and explaining their availability when needed most.
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