Dues Increase and Legislative Action Open U E Workers Meeting
United Electrical Workers Local 765 at Allis Chalmers discussed raising dues and mobilizing members to write to senators and congressmen in support of progressive issues. Emerson Sonnycalb urged continued growth of the program, while William Rhien called for more funds to sustain local work. FEPC bill and unemployment act amendments were highlighted as key Columbus issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Electrical Workers Local 765
Allis Chalmers
Memo Pership
Emerson Sonnycalb
William Rhien
Elmer Steinman
FEPC
Columbus
Harry G. McAdow
Charles Andrews
Sonnycalb Sisters Shine in North Norwood School Dance
Margaret Sonnycalb UE field organizer and Emerson Sonnycalb UE Local 765 president praised their daughters Jo Ann 12 Ginny 11 and Janice 8 as they performed a well received dance and acrobatic routine at North Norwood School. The sisters trained in acrobatics under Albert Ackerman and will repeat the act at the VE annual picnic on July 1 at Valley View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sonnycalb
Emerson Sonnycalb
North Norwood
Jo Ann
Virginia
Janice
Ruth Ahlers Scull
Albert Ackerman
Ginny
Valley View
First New Cars Will Have Only A Face Lifting
Detroit report notes the first 200000 postwar cars will show minor changes. James Moyes of the National Skilled Trades Council says features such as fenders bumpers and trim will be refreshed to look different from 1942 models. Lt. Gen. William Knudson cautions the public may not notice the sameness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
James Moyes
National Skilled Trades Council
United Auto Workers
CSO
Moyes
Williams. Knudson
General Motors Corp
Formica Starting Rate Approval Declared by Regional Board
The Regional Board approves Formica starting rates with men at 65 cents and women at 60 cents per hour. The union seeks abolishing the male female differential. decision pending before the Washington WLB as Formica requests an interpretation of the wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formica
Elmer Kaufmann
Seal
Washington Wlb
Kaufmann
Cecil D. Long
Tube Room
Bona Long
Long
Germany
Care
N. Y
Formica Bowling League Scores High Averages Lead
The Formica Company bowling league met last Tuesday and again the men posted the top scores. Walter Peters had the high average at 155, Bud Hodson 152.3, Bill Weil 137.3. women’s leader Helen Ferguson at 121, Ginny Rich and Rose Miles 115.1. Team totals put Tube first with 1467, Red 1322, and Gears 1221.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formica Company
Walter Peters
Bud Hodson
Bill Weil
Helen Ferguson
Ginny Rich
Rose Miles
Tube
Gears
Link Between Gannett and Anti-Labor Group Exposed
In San Antonio, evidence suggests Fight for Free Enterprise, a Texas anti-labor front, is closely tied to Frank E. Gannett's Committee for Constitutional Government. FFE organizer William Walker boasted of large Rio Grande Valley contributors to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Union Bestsellers May List
Detroit reports nonfiction top titles including Black Boy by Richard Wright Guns For Tito by Louis Huet Young Jefferson by Claude Bowers Best Is Yet by Morris Ernst Anything Can Happen by George Papashvily and Helen Papashvily. Fiction highlights feature Pipe Night Cross And The Arrow Captain From Castile Apartment In Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
May
Union
Richard Wright
Tito
Louis Huet
Young Jefferson
Claude Bowers
Morris Ernst
George
Helen Papashvily
Captain
Castile
Athens
Steelworkers Organize Ohio Knife Company in Drive
The United Steel Workers report progress in organizing the Ohio Knife Company amid opposition from the Ohio Knife Makers Brotherhood. Local 3592 elected temporary officers led by Russell Launderback as president and set a meeting for 8 p.m. June 5 at Blue Heaven Hall Hoffmer and Colerain to unite members and discuss benefits and current issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Knife Company
Ray Sowder
United Steel Workers
Ohio Knife Makers Brotherhood
Russell L. Launderback
William B. Heffron
Alban A. Frey
Harry V. Stelzle
William B. Easton
Julius Weisman
Henry Sweitzer
Albert Nieman
Andrew Adkins
William Schweitzer
Blue Heaven Hall
Hoffmer and Colerain
Job Value Committee is Named and Local Donations
William Medlick notes the formation of a job value evaluation committee led by High Fly Mulvey with Al Jones and Milton Ruffley. Glen Hess assists from the district office. Local donations include 25 to Ed Landeback and Ben Drees and 5 to the Colored College Educational Fund and Northside Youth Recreation Center. Jake and How Do You Lauch attend the Kirkendall Unemployment Compensation Bill hearing. members urged to contact Hamilton County senators Reiners McKee and Kane to vote yes. Harvey Schroer of North College Hill is mentioned as a worker attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Canco
High Fly” Mulvey
al Jones
Milton Ruffley
Pell
Michaels
Brothers
Ed. Landeback
Ben Drees
Colored College Educational Fund
Northside Youth Recreation Center
Lauch
Kirkendall
Ohio
Union
Hamilton County
Fred Reiners
S. Stanley McKee
Lawrence Kane
Paper Workers Local 98 Wins Vacation Plan
The WLB approved the PWOC Local 98 vacation plan after a union election at US Printing Company and early 1945 contract talks. One week vacations for 1–5 years, two weeks for over five years, based on 40 to 48 hour average. Next meeting June 2 1945 at 1:30 pm Millis Ave Norwood with officer nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLB
Paper Workers Organizing Committee
Local 98
Roy Cozart
US Printing Company
Cozart
Harry Haberbhear
CIO
Thomas Mitchell
PWOC
Local union health meeting discusses sick benefit plans
ACW News Shirt Local in health discussion with Local 175 Amalgamated Clothing Workers at the regular meeting. Joseph Sepate, business agent, says details will be worked out later and members will receive The SUN once mailing lists are ready. Local 200 Sports Products held its spring party after the meeting with refreshments and dancing. Local 155 Journeymen Tailors set a meeting for Wednesday June 6 and Local 241 Beau Brummel Ties for Thursday June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Thomas
Amalgamated Service Organization
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Velma Kinsch
Elizabeth Telschers
Emma Klotter
Anna Eschenmuller
Maurice Davis
Mack Shirt
Joseph Sepate
Journeymen Tailors
Beau Brummel
Soldier Seeks Address From Informed Sources
A recently inducted Army recruit asks readers with knowledge to provide his mailing address since he has not yet received it. The reporter notes the current lack of contact and invites any verified information.
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U. E. News
Allis Local
Sonnycalb
Formica Notes
Gannett
ASO
Lowder
William Medick
Glen Hess
District Office
Harvey Schroer
Hilbert Ave
North College Hill
Fior
Millis Avenue
Norwood
ACW News
Local 1861
Dewald
Red” Brooks
ABH
Nescsues
Purcell
Renzling
Hasz
Eeupeeeves
Medick
Eees
Cas
Clare
Xcev
Fraternal Order Police AB
R Gay
Sve Cks
Brodschmidt
Estelback
Bondowski
Laacke
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