Wage program drives Formica workers push for rising pay
In a local union notice CIO backed wage program is urged as essential for workers to afford goods. The article cites Nathan report figures on varied pay rises and profits, calling for publicizing the wage plan and opposing pro profit propaganda. Special meeting for Local 757 set for February 23 to discuss the wage program and contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
The
NAM
Chamber of Commerce
Union Hall
Spring Grove Avenue
Formica Notes Births Weddings and Job Approvals
Heartfest congratulates Robert LaFonntaine and Hazel Gordon on the birth of a baby boy. Alberta Bernhardt wed Cornelius Carboy and will return to work after a week’s leave. The Job Evaluation Committee reports February 7 and 10 approvals across several departments with retroactive pay for some brackets. If a worker’s job isn’t listed, approval is pending and notice will come from the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert LaFonntaine
Hazel Gordon
Alberta Bernhardt
Cornelius Carboy
Alberta
Inlay Dept
Real Wood
Shipping Packing Group
Press Behavior Why Not Both Sides, UE Man Asks The Times-Star
Waldo Stager of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers writes to the Cincinnati Times-Star criticizing its February editorial. He argues the Bridgeport expulsion was by local officers without due process, contrary to union constitutions, and notes job losses under GE contracts. He urges fair coverage and a hearing of the union’s side before publishing conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Star
Waldo Stager
United Electrical & Radio & Machine Workers
Cincinnati Times-Star
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
Bridgeport
Conn
International Union
General Electric Company
General Electric
Genera! Electric
Fost
CIO
National Union
Cincinnati
UE Repeals Bridgeport GE Local Charter
The United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Union CIO revoked the Bridgeport Connecticut GE local charter after officers expelled 27 members as Communists and fellow travelers. The international union stated the action protected contract rights and jobs, with reinstatement hearings planned for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers
CIO
Bridgeport
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Formica
Elmer Kauffman
Ford
Aufdemkampe
Freeman Avenue
Ine
Sere
George P. Bocklet
Mgr
Union Headquarters
Brotherhood
Vine St
Guardian Bank
Guardian Bank Es Rats
Formica Notes
Mae Rist
Cheviot-Westwood
Harrison Norwood
Montgomery Newport
Monmouth
Northside
Hamilton West End
Freeman Downtown
6Th St
Federated Press
Adele Jurgens
UE Pres
Albert J. Fitzgerald
Oakley Building and Loan Co
Madison
Union Newspapers
Union Stationery
Western Printing Co
Sycamore Street
Main
Madison Rd
Oakley
Spee
6Th Street Vine
Crow Bridges
5. Pollack
Tz and
Stepnen
Opp
Enquirer Bldg
Taxaco
Meetinghouse Appliances
Bines Brothers
Dick Pflaum
Madison Road
Hackberry
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