Bell Telephone Wage Talk Sparks Public Confusion
A Cincinnati radio announcement claimed wage hikes of 50 cents to 7 dollars weekly for about 75 percent of Bell Telephone employees, but the reality was a union led reduction of wage schedules from ten to eight years. Ballots in mail. The contract presented is not viewed as fair by the independent union.
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Cincinnati
Bell Telephone Ccanpetiy
Bell Syster
Independent Union
CWA
Labor union report details wage disputes and meetings
The report critiques wage increases at U S Steel and Bell System, notes no raises for long-tenure workers, and discusses potential government ownership. It outlines Local 28 meetings on July 9, board procedures, strike risks, and ballot timing for a proposed contract. It urges voter registration and notes a Reds vs Phillies outing for orphans and a Cincinnati Long Lines Credit Union offer.
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Cincinnati Long Lines Federal Credit Union
Warm Weather Raises Risk of Food Poisoning
Health Commissioner Dr. Carl A. Wilzbach warns that summer heat accelerates bacterial growth in improperly refrigerated foods and those contaminated by infected hands nasal discharges roach powder or silver polish. Cream filled pastries seafood meats salad dressings creamed chicken or fish pose highest risk. keep foods at 50 degrees or below and discard any with odd appearance or smell. For picnics take only what can be kept cold and avoid open displays prone to contamination. Infants require extra care in food preparation.
How Big Is Big Business? CIO Fact Booklet
The CIO Research Dept. Issue explains how big business monopoly shapes daily life in the United States. Based on official government sources, the illustrated pamphlet includes cartoons and graphs and is available for 15 cents each or 10 copies for $1 at CIO, 718 Jackson Place NW, Washington DC.
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Washington
U. S
CIO Research Dept
CIO
Jackson Place
N. W
D. C
CIO southern drive wins 15 NLRB elections in first July week
The CIO southern drive secured 15 NLRB election victories in the first week of July. The Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp. plants in Lynchburg Virginia were highlighted as the most significant site where United Shoe Workers began organizing four years ago.
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Atlanta
CIO
Southern Drive
NLRB
Lynchburg, Va
Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp
United Shoe Workers
Corporate profits surge as wages lag in postwar years
The data show profits up 90 percent from 1945 to 1947 while wages increase only 30 percent, indicating a widening gap between corporate gains and worker pay during the immediate postwar period.
Winter Ends Vacation for Local 98 Union Members
UPA-98 members of Local 98 United Paperworkers return to work after a winter break. The group reflects on the transition back and looks ahead to a second week likely in December.
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UPA-98
Local 98
United Paperworkers
Local 98 Extends Sympathy to Members Families
Local 98 offers condolences to Pete O Connor and his sons on the death of their wife and mother. The family notes she was mother in law to president Roy Cozart. Sympathy is also extended to Helen Hughes on the loss of her nephew.
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Pete O'Connor
Helen Hughes
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