Unity pledge for victory and production drive in 1945
U. E. Local 766 pledges unity and sacrifice to boost wartime output in 1945. The message calls all employees across American Tool Works Co. and partner firms to join the production drive, surpass past records, and support victory while maintaining unity for the American war effort.
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U. E
U. E. Local 766
Shorter Day Puzzles Allis Workers
At Allis Chalmers Cincinnati plant a cutback to an eight hour day coincides with a Manpower Commission plea for more workers. UE Local 765 reports mixed feelings among workers as shorter hours reduce take home pay while relieving long hours. Union officers will seek further clarification of needs.
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Allis Chalmers
Manpower Commission
Cincinnati
Veterans placements report for October by USES
Paul V. McNutt, WMC chairman, reports 83,027 veterans placed in October by USES. Of these, 63,233 were veterans of the present war, and 12,122 placements were service men with disabilities, 10,529 of whom were veterans of the present war.
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Paul V. McNutt
WMC
Teamsters Buy Bonds in Sixth War Loan Drive
International Brotherhood of Teamsters president Daniel J. Tobin announced the union bought 500000 dollars of Sixth War Loan bonds, lifting total government bond holdings to 10000000 dollars. The purchase came from dues paid by 600000 members outside the armed forces, while 125000 members in the armed services do not pay dues.
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Indianapolis
Intl Bro. of Teamsters
AFL
Daniel J. Tobin
International Union
Teamsters
Council Grants $10 000 For Racial Amity Plans
The May or's Friendly Relations Committee moves forward with expanded operation including a paid officer and office this month. Dr Claude V Courter says the Executive Committee chaired the group. $10 000 of a $10 510 budget is approved for public relations and subcommittee work promoting racial and religious amity in Cincinnati, with billboard and poster use and collaboration with the Board of Education churches and other groups.
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Claude V. Courter
Council
Cincinnati
Board of Education
Workers Surpass War Loan Record
Washington reports that four of five firms with 5,000 plus workers showed early Sixth War Loan returns higher than the Fifth. The War Finance Division surveyed 325 of 524 firms in shipyards, auto plants, railroads, motion pictures, steel mills, telecommunications, aviation, tires, and rubber industries, totaling over 7.5 million workers.
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Washington
United States
War Finance Division
The
Treasury
Rule of the Week Wear Something White When You Walk at Night
A public safety tip urges pedestrians to wear white or light clothing after dark to improve visibility and reduce risk of accidents. It emphasizes choosing reflective or bright fabrics and staying vigilant near roadways.
CIO to Convene White Collar Conference in Washington
Representatives of national white collar and professional groups will meet January 15 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington to address social and economic problems facing millions of workers. CIO leaders Murray and Carey said invitations went to educational scientific entertainment medical welfare and cultural groups plus unions and associations with white collar members. The conference aims for broad national representation with unions such as the American Newspaper Guild United Office and Professional Workers and United Federal Workers among those initiating the effort.
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CIO
Philip Murray
Sec. Treas
James B. Carey
Mayflower
Murray
Carey
American Newspaper Guild
State County & Municipal Workers
United Steelworkers
United Federal Workers
United Office & Professional Workers
United Retail Wholesale & Department Store
Extras Vote Shifts Union Power in Hollywood
In a landmark NLRB election the Screen Players Union won over the Screen Actors Guild among non-voting B list extras. About 1,900 to 3,300 eligible actors voted, with SPU claiming AFL backing and SAG warning of lost benefits. The outcome reflects long held frustration of B grade members seeking representation and potential charter support from an AFL international.
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Hollywood
NLRB
Screen Players Union
Screen Actors Guild
AFL
SAG
SPU
William Green
AFL International
TWU Board Rebuffs No-Strike Pledge Challenge
New York FP reports the executive board of the Transport Workers Union CIO condemning attempts to revoke or modify the unions no strike pledge. Reactionary employers are criticized as pressing for action while the board defends the policy.
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NEW York
Executive Board of Transport Workers Union
CIO
Quill Criticizes Labor Reform Critics
President Michael J. Quill accuses certain industrialists and labor rank elements of trying to spark a national crisis by exploiting legitimate wartime grievances for selfish ends. He voices firm opposition to the board's agenda.
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Pres
Michael J. Quill
Cooperatives seen as solution to distribution and living standards
Senator George D. Aiken told a Cooperative League dinner celebrating Rochdale’s 100th anniversary that cooperatives offer a system between private ownership and government control, ensuring fair production costs and a decent urban consumer living standard. Representative Jerry Voorhis called the movement the answer to securing both security and liberty in America.
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New York
George D. Aiken
R. Vt
Cooperative League of the USA
Rochdale Cooperative Movement
Aiken
Jerry Voorhis
D. Calif
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