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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1949
Page
3
The text reports GM informing locals that a limited number of cars would be supplied to employees on a priority basis, with discount arrangements noted. A March 21, 1949 letter from H W Anderson is described as evasive, arguing dealer goodwill overrides employee goodwill and prioritizes dealers’ interests over workers.
The 1948 contract settlement closed matters on discounts and priorities but unions press for freedom to choose dealers. Dealers offered up to 15 percent discounts in many areas, yet uniform access varied. The International Union vows to push for clearer terms in 1950 while voicing strong criticism of corporate practices and urging fair treatment for workers. Local 674 extends sympathy to Robert E. O’Neal’s family.
The Executive Committee seeks information from the National Office on rotating Saturday work despite a contract that only requires Sundays and holidays to be rotated. Ballots for a Constitutional change have been mailed and should be returned promptly.
The report covers a monthly meeting with Bill Black on unity and senority, a new contract negotiating committee of Lora Nace Dave Robard Ethel Slusher Walter Hopkins and Tom Wrigley, and plans for a May 1 start. It notes Joe Thiel’s move to canoeing, George Kirchner winning a jackpot, egg price trends, George Miller’s Reds forecast, Bob Weiss’s polished car, and a call to local Sun ads.
The Cincinnati Newspaper Guild won a $10 weekly top-minimum bump and general increases of 3.50 to 5.50 for staff at the Cincinnati Post and Cincinnati Times-Star. Retroactive to March 1, the deal covers editorial and commercial employees and raises death benefits at the Times-Star to 2500. Negotiations spanned 2½ months with final talks in Washington.
The Cincinnati Newspaper Guild reports new weekly pay rises for reporters, top ad salesmen, and classified staff at the Times-Star and Post, while a steering committee prepares for further demands. Robert Stevens leads as president. Arthur Koenig chairs the Negotiating Committee. Rollin Everett acts as executive secretary.
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