Phone Workers Reflect On 1948 Achievements And 1949 Hopes
The Local 28, American Union of Telephone Workers, recalls a 1948 wage increase won through persistent bargaining. The contract remains strong as management opposed changes, while the planned CIO linked international union forms threaten TWOC’s status. Discussions about CWA affiliation with CIO may delay action. Corky Durham, now an operator after a voluntary transfer, highlights broader clerical-to-operator moves for higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Union of Telephone Workers
TWOC
Communications Workers of America
Independent
CIO
CWA
Corky Durham
Louisville
Corky
Paperworkers Set Gardner Richardson Election For January 12
A regional director will oversee a National Labor Relations Board election at the Gardner Richardson Co. plant in Lockland on January 12 to determine the bargaining representative. Local 1009, United Paperworkers of America CIO, currently holds a contract. the Brotherhood of Back-To-Work Movement petitions to represent a majority and challenge Local 1009. Davidson remarked the independent group delays contracts and benefits and cites past board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brotherhood of
Davidson
NLRB
Milton M. Bloom
Long and
Gardner- Richardson
Middletown
At the Gardner-Richardson Co
Robert J. Davidson
CIO
Existence of Local Union Contract Negotiations Ends
In 1944 a majority of the employees belong to the local but it remains non union shop. The January 12 election date marks the expiration of the current contract. The local was renegotiating when the petition for election was filed.
Democratic victory highlighted by CIO support in 1948
In a year end column the writer praises the CIO driven win of 1948 and looks to 1949 with hope as the 81st Congress is expected to pass measures improving workers living standards. The piece urges reader contributions to PAC and reaffirms union organizing through TWOC and Local 28 drives. It requests names of department store workers to recruit for organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Political Action Committee of
CIO
PAC
B. T. Miller
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Nell McKee
Ernestine Lochnane
Corky Durham
Union meetings for Amalgamated Clothing Workers and affiliates
Union meetings listed by craft and local across Cincinnati area with dates in January. Includes Local 113 coat shop Local 164 coat shop Italian Local 175 shirts Local 200 sports products Local 304 vest shop Local 17 Auto Workers Local 392 Local 647 Garage Council Local 674 Norwood Oddfellows Hall Local 12 Brewery Workers Local 9 Newspaper Guild Local 508 Oil Workers Gulf Refinery Group Local 256 Novelty Workers Local 22 United Steelworkers Local 310 Local 1858 Local 1861 Local 1895 Local 3243 and CIO Council at 1015 Vine Street plus venues Knowlton's Corner Carll Street Central Newport and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Vine Street
Local
Vest
Whetsel Avenue
8Th Street
Garage Council
Oddfellows Hall
Montgomery Road
Norwood
United Steelworkers
Sth
Central
Newport
Carll Street
Central Pkvy
Junior Order Hall
Spring Grove Avenue
American Legion Hall
Madison Road
Madison Place
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R. W. Schellenberg
National
Iza
Set Gardner-Richardson
Gardner-Richardson Co
Phil's Men’s Shop
Madison Rd
Oakley
Aufdemkampe
Freeman Avenue
Portland
Telephone Workers Organizing Committee, Cio
Califtos
Fornian S
New York
Accounting and Commercial
Pennsylvania
New England
Auto Workers
Plum Streets
Walnut Street
CIO Council
Knowlton’s Corner
Electrical Workers Local
E. 8Th Street
Newspaper Guild
Oil Workers Local
Gulf Refinery Group
Miami and
State Road
Cleves
Novelty Workers Local
Junior Order
Weyer Avenue
ST. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
J. Albert Dalton
Finton Road
Epworth Avenue
Neighborhood Buyers Guide
the Sun
Camp
Washington
Johnny Walker
Coleraine Marshall
John M. Walker
Wood
Colerain Ave
Kirby
Elkninwood
Valley Hardware CO
Vine St
Madisonville
Plainville Rd
AGN
Main Ave
Vordenberg Chevrolet CO
Brotherton G
G. Koehl, Inc
Reading Food Shop
Josephine Busch
Jefferson Ave
Reading Dept. Store
Thrift
Reading
Benson Cor
Jefferson
St. Bernard
Heller Radio & Appliance Hotpoint
Admiral — Fade
Capitol
Montgomery Rd
Mekrose
Walnut Hillis
A. & N. Furniture and Appliance CO
McMil
Jedburn
Fricidaires
Atlas Motors Inc
DODGE
Plymouth
Dodge Trucks
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