Freight Handlers Rise as Union Sees Bright Future
Luther Simpson, financial secretary of United Freight Handlers Local 1526, reports 25 percent membership growth since February 1946 and a goal of 500 members. He notes B&O Railroads upgraded Negro workers and that 14 of 36 check clerks are Black, amid cooperative railroad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Freight Handlers
Luther Simpson
Simpson
Unon
B& O
CIO
National Council of Freight Handlers
United Railroad Workers
Labor Has Clear Political Task on Labor Day 1946
On Labor Day 1946 CIO-PAC director Jack Kroll argues labor and the people face a decisive two months before the elections. He warns against reactionary forces and urges reversing the 79th Congress to secure peace, stability, and full employment through united labor power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
America
Franklin D.roosevelt
Hartmann Urges Labor Action Over Wage Cuts in Congress
Hartmann argues Congress has approved a wage reduction through OPA action and warns it will spur inflation. He calls unions to political activity to defend gains, urging continued labor solidarity and world peace in a Labor Day address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Pride in Strides by Local 757 as UE marks fifth year
McKinley Davis, president, says Local 757 United Electrical workers celebrate five years of organization in Cincinnati. He notes wage gains from 45¢ to 1.53 dollars hourly, with minimums and equal pay, plus cafeteria, first aid, seniority and grievance improvements, while emphasizing ongoing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Davis
Candidate Says Slums Make Crime
The speaker links slum clearance neglect to crime and delinquency and calls on workers to defeat greed and hate. He urges Labor Day resolve to fight reaction and use political strength at the ballot box to decontaminate public offices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamilton Ave
Northside
The
Oakley Building and Loan Co
Madison
Fanger & Rampe
Ine Pearl
Broadway
É Men’s
Madison Rd
Oakley
Craft Cleaners
Kirby
WEST
Howard's Food Shop
Madisonville
Kathman
Goodyear
West Fifth St
Dr. Scholls
Labor
Jack Kroll
Cio-Pac
Hartmann
Congress
Arthur Hartmann
Cinti
ACWA
Steederd
HM Yew
Ether Ead
Union Trust
Ernest J. Waits
UAW
Ameri
E. Eighth St
Cherry
Premier Press
Cincinnati, Ohio
Pollack
Ntz
Ey, Stephen
Vine ST
Opp
Enquirer Bldg
Rollman’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!