Free World Labor Confederation Formed Against Communism
Delegates from 53 countries representing more than 46 million trade unionists approved a constitution to form the Int l Conference of Free Trade Unions. The group, non Communist, aims to defend free unions and promote full employment and growth in developing nations. J H Oldenbroek elected permanent secretary with Brussels as HQ. CIO and AFL leaders named to positions.
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London
LPA
New
Int'l Conference of Free Trade Unions
CIO
AFL
World Federation of Trade Unions
J. H. Oldenbroek
Netherlands
Confederation
Brussels
Oldenbroek
Int'l Transportworkers Federation
Philip Murray
William Green
First NLRB Hearing on Dayi C10 Case Set for Dec 19
The National Labor Relations Board will hold the first hearing in Dayton Ohio on December 19 over the dispute involving the International Union of Electrical Radio and Machine Workers CIO and the United Electrical Workers UE. Some 26000 GM workers may choose a new representative as IVE CIO seeks to overturn UE contracts at six GM plants including Frigidaire Delco Dayton and Delco Remy New Brunswick and Packard Electric Warren Ohio. If an election is held the IUE CIO is favored to prevail.
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NLRB
Int'l Union of Electrical Radio & Machine Workers-Cio
Dayton
Ohio
General Motors
United Electrical Workers Union
CIO
Frigidaire
Delco
Delco Appliances
Rochester
N.Y
Delco Remy
New Brunswick
N.J
Packard Electric
Warren
Ive-Cio
IVE
IUE Cio
Tax Levies Are A Must For Cincinnati Welfare
Hamilton County voters face a December 20 decision on county welfare tax levies. A 2 per thousand levy would raise about 15 dollars more per year for a $7500 home, while rejecting the levy risks large city budget gaps and potential payroll or income taxes. Homeowners fear higher fire insurance, safety, and services if relief and city operations are cut. proponents urge voting FOR the levies to avoid a deeper financial crisis.
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Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Toledo
Norwood
St. Bernard
CIO Council
Pensions Boosted To 100 In ACW Pact
The Amal gamated Clothing Workers CIO and the Clothing Manufacturers' Ass'n reach an agreement to raise pensions to 100 dollars a month, effective soon, for about 150000 workers in the men's and boy's clothing industry. The fund reserve stands at 60 million dollars, with 35 million for pensions, and employers cover the costs through payroll percentages. The welfare plan began in 1943 and pensions in 1947. 3575 workers are already retired under the plan. Negotiations aim to extend retirement benefits to 75000 more shirt and cotton garment workers under ACW jurisdiction.
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Amalgamated Clothing Workers Cio
Ass'n
ACW
AMA To Spend Millions Fighting Health Plan
The American Medical Association plans a major campaign funded by 3 million dollars from compulsory dues to oppose President Truman's health insurance plan and other congressional medical care bills.
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AMA
Washington
LPA
American Medical Association
Truman
Congress
Kroll Predicts Gains in 1950 Election
CIO PAC head Jack Kroll told the Amalgamated Clothing Workers executive board that Truman's Fair Deal could gain 20 Congress members and five senators in 1950. He warned Dixiecrats who vote with Republicans will lose ground.
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Atlantic City
LPA
Truman
Fair Deal
Jack Kroll
Cio-Pac Chi
Amegamated Clothing Workers
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Free World Labor Group
Dayi
Mee
Jacob S. Potofsky
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Kroll
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