United Steelworkers Win Big Victory At Williamson Heater
The War Labor Board issued a directive in a dispute between United Steelworkers of America and Williamson Heater Company Cincinnati. Key terms include a 65 cent minimum wage retroactive to May 10 1944, night shift premium, equal pay for women and men, dues check-off, paid vacations, overtime and holiday pay, and a firm contract through August 20 1946 with yearly renewal.
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The
War Labor Board
United Steelworkers of America
Williamson Heater Company
Cincinnati
al Whitehouse
USA
Important Union Meeting Urges Contact and Participation
A union message stresses keeping in touch with committeemen and ensuring correct addresses on file to receive vacations and back pay notices. It urges recall before hiring new workers and calls a Sunday meeting at Auto Workers Hall for all officers, board members, and committee people from both plants.
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WLB
Auto Workers Hall
Vine Street
UAW Hall
Jake
Local 310 Mourns Mrs Christine Schultz
The members of Local 310 mourn the passing of Mrs Christine Schultz, mother of Joseph Schultz, a member in the permanent mold foundry.
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Christiane Schultz
Joseph Schultz
Thelma Weber Commented on Recovery After Foot Injury
Thelma Weber of the valve department remains home over a week with a foot injury needing several stitches. Friends send speedy recovery wishes and say she is missed by all. Also noted is William Sheler, the candy man, vacationing in Sunny California for health.
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Thelma Weber
Valve Department
Thelma
William Sheler
California
Bill
Fur and Leather Men Visit Cincinnati Firm
Dickerson Feinglass visit here as manpower shortages at American Oak Leather Co. eased after war contract cancellations. In five days, hundreds of prospective workers gathered at the plant gate, transforming the staffing outlook at the firm.
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George Grigsby
American Oak Leather Co
Cinincinnati
CIO Attacks USES Over Unemployed Wage Demands
CIO executives denounce the U S Employment Service for pressuring unemployed workers to take much lower wages, claiming the policy deprives them of unemployment compensation. Herman Dickerson returns from the Chicago labor school as Abe Feinglass plans talks in Cincinnati to finalize plant settlements. Local unions from Heffner Brothers Tannery and others urged to attend a Stowe School event on August 25 where Feinglass will explain final settlements.
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Washington
CIO
U. S. Employment Service
Herman Dickerson
Mid-West
Chicago
Abe Feinglass
Cincinnati
American Oak Leather
Heffner Brothers Tannery
Ohio Wool-Pullers
Schell Leather Goods
Mendel- Drucker
Stowe School
Cutter
Reconversion Layoffs Hit Formica Aimed at US Jobs
The article notes widespread layoffs at Formica as reconversion shifts hit the plastic industry. It warns that millions in war contracts were canceled, delaying a smooth transition. Workers are advised to register for unemployment, stay in touch with unions and the company, and keep records for recall.
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Formica
National War Labor Board
Washington
U. S
Parkway
Elm St
Honor to Jake Rentschier as union presents bond gift
A local 186 ceremony honors Jake Rentschier with a bond purchase check for services as former president. District director Al Whitehouse attends to discuss postwar bargaining, urging cautious steps during the transition. Members Roy Hancock and George Vester join the board. Sick list notes diabetes and heart issues among Edward Goss, Arthur Vogel, and Joseph Sendelback.
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Jake” Rentschier
Penn R R War Over Job Rights For Returning Veterans
A Pennsylvania Railroad veteran, John A. Werner Jr., cites GI Bill protections as he seeks reinstatement after service. URRW CIO officials argue workers are not required to meet with a company union to return to work. A nationwide employee election to choose a bargaining agent begins August 20 in the East and August 27 in Cincinnati, with protests filed over layoffs and temporary furloughs.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
John A. Werner Jr
Armed Services
G. I
Juniata
9Th Ave
Brotherhood of Railroad Shop Crafts of America
Werner
Theffice
Urrw-Cio
A. B. Matin
CIO
Veterans Committee
Martin
Penn. R. R. Co
Company Union Library
Penn R. R
National Mediation Board
Cincinnati
Howard Forknner
Keith Building
Railway Mediation Board
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United Steelworkers
Steel
Williamson
William Black
Ed Hempel Sr
Gladys Eckert
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
UE News
Elmer Kaufman
Japan
William Medick
International Policy Board
Ludwig
Roy Hancock
George Vester
By Harold Braun
Edward Goss
Weigold Avenue
Arthur Vogel
Night Force
Lang St
Vine and
McMicken
Vogel
Joseph Sendelback
College Hill
Betts Ave
van Zandt Rd
Charles Ludwig
Tiny
Mt. Healthy
Pennsylvania
R. R
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