Novelty Workers Maintenance Vote at Max Wacher Co
Sam Farrar president of Local 258 announces the union won 74 of 79 eligible votes to authorize maintenance of membership rights at Max Wacher Co. The company had agreed last February to fund the plan if the election passed, arguing it is discriminatory against Columbus wage earners and improperly delegates the city treasurer’s duties.
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Messrs. Taft and Hartley
Sam Farrar
Union Authority
Local 258
Max Wacher Co
Columbus
Local 258 Sets Aug 27 Meeting at Mercer and Walnut
Local 258 will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Friday August 27 in the regular meeting hall at Mercer and Walnut streets. The August meeting date moved from August 13 to 27 due to the vacation period.
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P.m
Mercer and
Walnut Streets
Payroll Tax Suit Continues Over Tax Deduction Issue
The case contends that deducting part of the plaintiff's salary impairs the obligation of contracts by taxing the entire gross wages, raising questions about income tax treatment and wage deductions.
Welfare Booklets Soon To Be Distributed By Company
Welfare booklets and identification cards will be distributed as soon as available. Members can file claims at the personnel office with forms from Mr. Dupee. July 26 shop stewards meeting clarified contract changes and transfer rules keep seniority for one year. Local 256 urges 100% organization and dues paid on the first payday. condolences extended to members.
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Mr. Dupee
U. S
CIO Leaders Drive Labor Civil Rights Planks At Convention
The CIO led delegates to push labor and civil rights planks at the Democratic convention. Kroll steered Ohio to back a strong civil rights plank as 28.9 million Americans aged 5 to 17 are noted as down 801,000 since 1940.
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CIO
Department of Labor
Kroll
Ohio
Platform Committee
Canadian Railroads See Record Business Surge
Canadian railroads are experiencing the strongest activity in their history as freight and passenger movements rise, signaling a boom in rail transportation across major routes and companies. The surge reflects heightened demand and expanding operations among national carriers.
Columbus Tax on Nonresidents Sparks Debate
A discussion emerges over a municipal tax that targets nonresidents for the privilege of working in Columbus. Officials argue revenue benefits the city while critics claim the measure burdens out-of-state workers and could deter employment.
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Columbus
Agreement Reached With Ford Company
DETROIT reports a new agreement with Ford Motor Co reached July 22, pending ratification by CIO locals. It runs from July 16 to July 15, 1949 and includes the 13c blanket raise won in the Chrysler strike plus 3 to 4c more per hour. The Labor Department safety conference will be held in Washington Sept. 27-29.
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Ford Motor Co
Labor’s Dept
Washington
Formica News: Collette Dies. plant notes and health updates
Robert Collette of the Main tenance Dept died Friday morning at St Francis hospital. He was father in law to Bill Bergman foreman of the Preywood Dept. Tommy Larkin was on leave due to illness. John Blackburn visited the plant Friday but cannot return after arm operation. New York to spend 30 million on devices to curb factory smoke.
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Robert Collette
Maintenance Dept
St. Francis Hospital
Bill Bergman
Preywood Dept
Tommy Larkin
Machine Shop
John Blackburn
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James
Fred Woods
Face Printing Dept
Veterans Hospital
Lexington
M. A. Follman
U. S. Playing Card Co
Shirley Goodwin
Rhoda Hill
Playing Dept
John Schwarz
E. McMillan
Dick Lang
Prop
Benson
Reading, Ohio
Hement
Mabley
Ford Company
Detroit
United Auto Workers
UAW
Chrysler Corp
Por Politica
Formica News
Mae Rist
New York
Lion
Tory
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