Contract Signed Improves Vacation for Formica Workers
The 1945 contract between Local 757 United Electrical Workers and Formica Co includes wage dispute case before the National War Labor Board in Washington. The seven day a week 26 week period from May 25 1944 to May 25 1945 grants eight hours per week extra vacation pay, totaling 56 hours. Elmer Kaufmann reported a successful social service conference at the Alms Hotel and urged action on veterans issues.
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United Electrical Workers
Formica Co
National War Labor Board
Washington
Formica
President Ray Tucker Weds Miss Willa Moore
The wedding reception for Ray Tucker, president of United Electrical & Radio Workers Local 761, and Miss Willa Moore was held June 29 in the Silver Room at United Auto Workers Headquarters. About 150 guests attended.
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Ray Tucker
United Electrical & Radio Workers
United Auto Workers
Willa Moore
Spring Grove Avenue
Tucker
Delco Products Company
Greater
Wrights
UAW
Night Clubs Get Meat Charges
Detroit reports meat charges tied to night clubs under investigation. Officials push for stricter controls amid financial irregularities affecting venues and workers. Authorities note potential violations in licensing and public health compliance.
Detroit War Plant Support Sparks Meat Shortage Claim
Price controls on restaurants and night spots, funded by caterers serving war plants, are blamed for a meat famine in Detroit. Sec. Bowles warns anti union propaganda reaches troops amid frequent strikes. Community Chest notes labor seeks full employment and security. 360 handicapped placements were made in private and government agencies.
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Detroit
Sec
Treas
George F. Addes
United Auto Workers
CIO
OPA
Chester Bowles
Community Chest
Formica Notes On Vacations And Local News
The column shares employee updates from Formica, noting Dave Galbraith’s hospital stay after a serious operation and his expected return. It also mentions Private John L. Shuler on 13 day leave at Ft Ord and Seaman Johnny Schmidt visiting, plus Findlay Grey’s penny arcade outing and sunburn at Lespurdsville Lake.
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Formica
Dave Galbraith
Jerome Shuler
Tool Room
John L. Shuler
Ft. Ord
A.G.F
Ft. McClellan
Ala
California
Johnny Schmidt
Findlay Grey
Lespurdsville Lake
Findlay
Silvertone Pay Raises Approved by War Labor Board
Region V War Labor Board approves retroactive pay raises for Silvertone Clothes cutting room workers to February 12. Arthur Hartmann of Amalgamated Clothing Workers was informed. Walter Grainger will relay details to Local 189 members. A note hints at union members vacationing with pay during 1944 concessions.
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Silvertone
Region V War Labor Board
Arthur Hartmann
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Walter Grainger
Calls Jobs Unions Best Weapons Against Fascism
Major Joseph Lander urged full employment and veterans’ integration into unions at the AFL CIO Labor Conference on Social Service Sunday. He warned that unemployment and disaffection breed fascism and that veterans seek group affiliation on returning to civilian life. Lt. R. C. Cunningham introduced Charles Kohlmyer and Charles Watkins, who spoke of Franklin’s loss and Corregidor captivity, stressing the ongoing threat posed by the enemy.
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America
Joseph Lander
Ft. Thomas
Maj. Lander
Aflcio
the Arms
Watkins
Corregidor
Kohlmyer
United Steelworkers 1861 Triumphs 20–18 Over Cincinnati Shaper
United Steelworkers 1861 edged Cincinnati Shaper 20 to 18 at Taft Field on Thursday June 28. The 1861 team led by quarterback Charles Egan and fullback Benzing scored on opening drives, while Shaper answered with a long pass from Zallers to Saylers to knot the score at six after six minutes of the first quarter.
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William Medick
Johnny Hast
Cincinnati Shaper
Taft Field
1861
Charles Egan
Benzing
Shaper
Zallers
Saylers
Hasz
Red” Brooks
Gagen
Devins
Spud” Clark
Cox
Rail Union Head Attacks Proposed Bill
President A F Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen denounces the Ball Burton Hatch industrial relations bill as hostile to labor and akin to the Smith Connally act. He lists five core threats including weakening the Norris La Guardia act and compulsory arbitration, warning it would hinder 1 500 000 workers and 285 000 small firms.
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Cleveland
Pres
A. F. Whitney
Bro
Ball-Burton- Hatch
Hitler
Senate
U. S
Whitney
Norris-LaGuardia
Lockheed Plants to Close Fresno and Bakersfield
Lockheed Aircraft Corp announces drastic B 17 cutbacks will close two plants in Fresno and Bakersfield by July 1. The remaining plants in both cities will reduce to a 40 hour week from 48 hours. Vice President L M Bach stated the changes affect the San Joaquin Valley operations.
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Burbank
Cal
Army
Lockheed
San Joaquin Valley
Vice Pres. L. M. Bach
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Fresno
Bakersfield
Auto Profits Boom In War
Detroit based Federal Projected report shows 29 auto and parts companies earned huge profits during 1941 to 1944. Profits before taxes jumped 120.1 percent over the 1936 to 1939 average and after taxes rose 20.6 percent. The findings argue war demand boosted industry and capacity for civilian production and jobs.
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Detroit
J. H. Wishart
United Auto Workers (Cio
Wishart
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Kaufmann
Elmer Kaufmann
Alms Hotel
Lander
C. M. Bookman
Andre Carson
Formica Notes
ACW News
Amalgamated Clothing
R. C. Cunningham
Navy
Charles Kohlmyer
Charles Watkins
Franklin
Cunningham
United Steelworkers
Rail Union
Medick
Seenee Dewald
Burke
Ener Freeman
Esenne Henggess
See
Rettenger
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