Speedup Debate Reaches Auto Workers Norwood Local
Norwood Local members voice concern over plant speedup seen as management tactic to raise profits. The issue covers job elimination and cross training, with union reps arguing for wage protections and clear production standards amid layoffs in the Heavy Repair Dept at Chevrolet plants.
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Hiring Halls Continued From Page Four
The piece discusses legal battles over strikes and hiring halls. Denham argues that strikes violate the law by coercing nonstrikers, while the NLRB board largely disagrees, stating strikes aimed at protecting members' jobs do not violate the law. A dissent by Board Member Gray is noted.
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GM Pay Rise Seen As Helpful But Not Food On Tables
UAW officials in Detroit caution that a 3-cent cost of living pay raise for GM workers adds little to real living standards. They note an extra 11-cent rise earlier and warn inflation will still bite, with higher prices risking unemployment. The raise costs GM about 20 million pre tax, far less than executive bonuses, and won’t justify further car price hikes.
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Busch's Condition Improves After Heart Attack
Albert Busch president of Local 647 United Auto Workers showed marked improvement after a heart attack on August 14. He is hospitalized at Deaconess Hospital with visitors permitted and hopes to return home next week.
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