Auto Workers Local 392 Discuss Building Headquarters Plan
Local 392 members debate funding a union headquarters through assessments up to ten dollars per member. Proponent Albert Chance proposes automatic nominations for officers and committees based on good standing, housing the Bargaining Committee and chief stewards within the new venture. Also notes brief plant visits: Les Brooks on sick leave, Bob Lehart reports. John Utz moves to Machine Shop, Harry Starz recalled to Toolmaking Dept.
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Local 392
Auto Workers
Albert Chance
Local Pro
Les Brooks
Bob Lehart
John Utz
Light Metal Dept
Harry Starz
Local 392 Discusses Building Use and Sick Benefits Policy
The account covers a proposed local union building with offices and recreation spaces, a policy on funeral floral tribute, sick benefits raised to 15 dollars weekly in 1948, and a dues-based funding of 50 cents from 7 051 members. It notes مدير nominations, recent disciplinary actions for understaffing, and praise for Trailmobile Co. aid to flood victims.
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Local 392
Clifford Thomas
Executive Board
Union
Elections Committee
Thomas
Trailmobile Co
Red Cross
Washington raises wage floor for office workers
In Olympia Washington a 65 hourly minimum wage for men and minors in office work takes effect April 1. The new rate replaces the 37 1 2 cent per hour order from 1942.
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Olympia, Wash
Washington State
Legislature Opens With Heavy Labor Agenda
Ohio House tackles FEPC bills and union rights amid wage, tax, and pension debates. Aimed at expanding employment protections, repealing the Ferguson public employer ban, and enhancing aging benefits, lawmakers consider multiple measures to boost FEPC efforts and alter tax distributions.
Norwood Auto Local To Nominate Feb 18
UAW Local 674 will nominate officers and committee members at the February 18 meeting. The local aims for strong attendance to select leaders capable of guiding the group through 1949. The note mentions a committeeman’s wife ill, sending wishes for recovery.
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Norwood Auto
Jim Clark
UAW
United Auto Workers
Herbert Floyd
Local 674
UAW Begins Election Drive As Members Vote For Candidates
The article urges union members to exercise their right by nominating and voting for candidates or running for office. It complains about overambitious workers and calls for deleting Paragraph 145 of the National Agreement. The Social Club resumes events, urging early ticket purchases, and mentions Irving Lohr known as Curly posing a hard question.
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Irving Lohr
Curly
UAW-CIO Wages Campaign in Agricultural Implement Plants
John W. Livingston announces UAW-CIO campaign to persuade FE workers in four states to affiliate with the auto union. He claims to break Communist influence and cites aims to secure higher wages and better conditions for about a million UAW members through collective bargaining.
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Chicago
Uaw-Cio
CIO
Auto Union
John W. Livingston
Agricultural Implement Department
Livingston
UAW
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