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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
6
United Steelworkers locals plan a large delegation to a district clinic on Community Services in Dayton September 18 19. The program covers workmen's compensation unemployment insurance social security welfare legal aid and related services to help members access protections and benefits.
Instruction at the clinic will be by officers from the international union and the Ohio and Kentucky CIO Councils along with several local attorneys. They are experts in community service and will provide the latest information on state laws governing such services. Whitehouse advised each local union to support an active Community Service Committee.
The Grievance Committee and management reached an 8¢ across the board increase with a 5% rise in piece work rates, boosting pay by about $4.16 per check. Lora Nace led negotiations with Ethel Slusher and Dave Robard, aided by District Rep Bill Black.
CIO-PAC releases a 30 page issue Taft-Hartley And You detailing how the Taft Hartley Act has been used against unions. It reports 12 court orders against unions and 15 million dollars in damages levied on unions. PAC director Jack Kroll says the pamphlet helps members explain the act to others.
Several officers on vacation missed the lively Saturday meeting. Shiver pinch hit for Schiller in Ashland and Lauck led in the secretary’s chair. Others traveled to Alabama and Niagra Falls while Kreimer and Lee Hager joined new talent on stage.
Michael Schweninger financial secretary of Local 199 Brewery Workers and a top organizer for 27 years died early Wednesday at Deaconess Hospital after months of illness. He had 45 years in Local 199, served 15 years as president, and held roles as business agent and recording secretary. He joined the international General Executive Board in 1932 and led the Label League during ATL affiliation.
A long time local union financial secretary and CIO Council delegate, he is survived by his widow Martha Virginia Donaldson Schweninger and sister Sophie Penwell. Requiem high mass is set for 9 am Saturday August 28 at St. Agnes Church Bond Hill with burial in St. Mary Cemetery St. Bernard. Anthony Riedlinger funeral home 1309 California Avenue Bond Hill arranged services.
Since 1939 hourly rates of building trades workers have risen 8 percent less than living costs. The disparity highlights ongoing wage stagnation relative to inflation and consumer prices over the decades.
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