Hillman Foundation Drive Launched At ACW Luncheon
The Cincinnati Joint Board of Amalgamated Clothing Workers opened a campaign to raise 30 000 to 40 000 for the Hillman Foundation with a 5 000 initial gift and hopes for over 4 000 more from union members. The foundation funds scholarships in labor relations and related studies, with industry and labor leaders on its board. Arthur Hartmann chaired the luncheon meeting.
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Cincinnati Joint Board
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Hillman Foundation
Cincinnati
ACW Joint Board
CIO
Arthur Hartmann
Kroll Improves After Major Operation at Jewish Hospital
Jack Kroll national CIO PAC director and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America manager was in good condition this week after a major operation last week at Jewish Hospital.
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Jack Kroll
National Cio. Pac
Cincinnati Joint Board
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Jewish Hospital
Living Costs Rise 57 Percent in Cincinnati
Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows living costs in Cincinnati up 57 percent since August 19, 1939. The cost of living rose 44 percent from mid October to mid November, with food prices up 9.2 percent.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cincinnati
Progressives Unite Form New York Coalition
The Progressive Citizens of America formed this week by merging 10 liberal groups from 21 states with 300 delegates. Henry A. Wallace led with a call for a third party and warned against lukewarm liberals, urging unity for a world peaceful and prosperous while cautioning liberals on views of Russia.
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New York
Progressive Citizens of America
Progressivism
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Congress Moves to Limit Portal to Portal Wage Claims
Congress plans to curb back pay claims under the Wage-Hour Law citing the Mt. Clemens Pottery Co. decision. The issue covers travel time and prework activities counted as hours worked, with overtime rules applying to past periods. The debate centers on whether such time is compensable and eligible for liquidated damages.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Mt. Clemens Pottery Co
Mt. Clemens
Joe Worker's Problem How To Live On 45 Weekly Salary
Newark couple Feinsot earns 47.43 weekly with deductions dropping to 43.54 after tax and dues. They pay 40 monthly rent, 25 weekly for food, 4.56 milk, 7 utilities, 4.68 phone, 5.76 insurance, 12 yearly fraternal dues, and save 2 weekly in bonds. The Wall Street Journal contrasted their $45 weekly with a $45,000 yearly figure in a feature on living costs.
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N. Y
Joe Feinsor
N. J
San Francisco
Wall Street Journal
Pop) Feinsot
United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers
CIO
Feinsot
Federal Telephone & Telegraph Co
Clifton
Feinsots
Local 647 Plans Suit Over Portal-to-Portal Pay
United Auto Workers Local 647 at the Wright Plant announces a suit for portal-to-portal pay based on the Supreme Court ruling. Albert Busch, president, says forms are being mailed to thousands of former workers and hundreds are seeking authorization to participate. The action aims to recover at least 30 million dollars.
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Lockland Wright
Supreme Court
Albert Busch
Busch
Vine Street
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