United Electrical Local 765 Hears Wages Demands at War Board
The UE Local 765 of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America concluded a two day hearing before a War Labor Board panel on July 28 over contract terms with Allis Chalmers. Demands include a 17 cent general wage increase retroactive dating and a range of benefits plus protections on seniority arbitration and lay off. Emerson Sonny calb led the union presentation with Waldo Stager and David Kanes. the local negotiating committee attended.
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Allis Chalmers Local 765
U. K
War Labor Board
Emerson Sonnycalb
Red Cross Plans Third War Fund Drive Ties AFL CIO
Washington reports the American Red Cross announces cooperation with AFL and CIO war relief committees for its war fund campaigns for a third consecutive year.
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Washington
AFL
CIO
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Ship launched by Olga Tkach to honor missing fiance
Olga Tkach of Lynn wins the honor to launch a Victory ship at Fore River ship yards after bond buyers vote in a contest by General Electric workers. She hopes the act helps avenge the possible death of her Navy Air Corps fiancé missing in the South Pacific since January 29.
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Lynn
Mass
Olga Tkach
General Electric
Navy Air Corps
South Pacific
Olga
Fore River
United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers
CIO
Heekin Vote Near Card Signings Reported
A petition to the National Labor Relations Board by Margaret Sonnycalb for the Norwood plant of Heekin Can Company claims a large majority have signed cards and paid initiations. An NLRB election to determine bargaining eligibility is anticipated soon.
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National Labor Relations Board
Margaret Sonnycalb
Norwood
Heekin Can Company
Sonnycalb
Half Million Back Pay Awarded to Frigidaire Women Workers
Dayton Ohio reports the National War Labor Board ordered back pay totaling about 500000 for women at the Frigidaire Division of General Motors after the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers CIO pressed the case. The WLB ruling raised wages for every woman employee.
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Dayton, O
National War Labor Board
Frigidaire
General Motors
United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers
CIO
WLB
Local 757 Sets Delegates for UE Convention
UE Local 757 will elect five delegates at the next meeting. The convention in New York City opens September 24 with Local 757 sending a slate of five representatives.
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New York City
Local 757
Parker Returns to Work After Atlanta Trip
John G. Parker, president of UE Local 766, returns home from a trip to Atlanta to see his ill father and resumes his position at American Tool Works Company.
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John G. Parker
Atlanta
Brother Parker
American Tool Works Company
Fighters Seek Jobs and Fair Wages After War
Navy veteran Harry Daugherty says returning servicemen will want industry and labor cooperation for decent jobs and good conditions. He, a Pearl Harbor survivor, notes support for Roosevelt and recalls wartime loss and sacrifice. His sister Margaret Sonnycalb, a union organizer, adds returning troops will seek union friendship and equal rights.
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Harry Daugherty
Pearl Harbor
Guadalcanal
Virginia Sonnycalb
Virginia
Margaret Sonnycalb
the Sun
Back Pay Won for 90 Workers in Danville
Danville report says Local 449 CIO Mine and Smelter Workers union won nearly 23000 dollars in back pay for 90 workers. The decision details the payout in favor of the bargaining unit and the period of the claimed wages.
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Danville, Ll
International Union of Mine & Smelter Workers
CIO
Early Verdict In American Case Expected
On July 26 a hearing was held in Cleveland before a hearing officer over American Tool Works Company's refusal to sign a contract extension. UE Local 766 challenged the decision tied to War Labor Board mandates, with local representation by Schwegman Kitchen Stager and Kanes, and a timely ruling anticipated.
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Cleveland
American Tool Works Company
War Labor Board
Herman Schwegman
Earl Kitchen
Waldo Stager
David Kanes
Labor Aims Cooperative
Julius Emspak of the United Electrical Workers urges labor and progressive groups to back win the war and win the peace candidates in November. He says cooperation across labor and all Americans will lead to a postwar harmony and a government reflecting the people’s will.
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Julius Emspak
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
Reader’s Scope
New Liberal Monthly
Emspak
Organized Labor
Labor
Porosky
Germany
Russia
France
Sentner
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Cooperation of Chaos and UK Leaders Boost Postwar Unity
United Electrical workers and company presidents urged lasting labor management cooperation after the war. UE District 8 delegates met in multiple cities to discuss production and postwar jobs, with Mogul firms like Eagle Signal and Minneapolis Moline backing higher wages through productivity gains.
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Moline
Ill
United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers
CIO
UE Dist. 8
Evansville
Ind
Newton
Mt. Carmel
Til
St. Louis
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
League of Women Voters and
Parent- Teachers Assn
City Planning Council
William Sentner
M. Porosky
Eagle Signal Corp
Sentner
Porosky
E. W. Ross
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Chalmers
Plan Red Cross Aid
UE Bond Queen
Heekin
Parker
Hero
Navy Hero
Sun
Daugherty
Navy
New York, N.Y
Minneapolis - Moline Power Implement Co
Nati Electrical Manufacturers Assn
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