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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
6
The pattern of peaceful collective bargaining in the steel industry expanded this week in Cincinnati as several more companies agreed to wage increases and gains. Negotiations were led by Al Whitehouse District 25 director and local officers. Stories on the contracts signed this week appear on this page.
The union Local 1861 at American Can Co settles its 1947 contract with wage and holiday gains including 12 percent hourly increase and holidays pay. Six-year members gain vacation scales and a June 21 meeting at Jr. Order Hall on Spring Grove Ave will discuss details and refreshments are promised.
Bernard Schuller Homer Sloan R D Gaskins Pete Wheeler and other Cincinnati United Steelworkers plan to attend July institutes at Antioch College Yellow Springs Ohio. Two sessions run July 14 20 and July 20 26 with 100 per week. Courses cover collective bargaining union roles and leadership plus public speaking reading music and crafts. Director Louis Corey notes joint USA Antioch collaboration to broaden leadership and labor movement understanding.
United Steelworkers Local 310 reports closing a contract with Aluminum Company late Wednesday night. International representative William Black and Local presidentRobert Ester announce a 12 percent raise plus six paid holidays and maintenance of membership. The pact also includes three weeks vacation after 25 years and other benefits. Negotiating Committee members include Dave Hall Ed Smith A C Dermer and Ed Zeuch.
Strenuous talks between Local 1728 United Steelworkers and Lunkenheimer Valve Co end with a two year pact effective June 23. The deal provides a 12 percent wage boost, six paid holidays, and vacation time based on anniversary dates. About 1800 workers gain seniority and grievance improvements. The agreement followed thirteen negotiation sessions and was ratified at the UAW hall on Vine Street.
A contract reached at 4 a m after an all day and night negotiation unions with Local 1858 United Steelworkers. The two year pact gives 12 percent general wage increase retroactive to June 1 six paid holidays union security and improved vacations. About 1200 workers benefit.
A fragment of a public notice instructs readers to contact Al Whitehouse or Al Jordan for information or directions to the institute. The snippet names the two individuals and emphasizes seeking guidance from them.
Local 1895 United Steelworkers began contract talks with Bickford Tool Co with Al Anderson as local president announcing the session. The next meeting is planned for Friday or Saturday and the negotiating committee includes Anderson Wagner King Rittmeyer Maxwell Martin Anderson Hutchison. The Cincinnati Bickford Ball Team has four wins in five games this season in the Norwood League, captained by Eddie Huber with Paul Maddux as assistant. The local extends sympathy to Charlie Graff on his wife’s death and notes George Hutchinson’s illness keeping him away from work.
WSAI airs The Other Side of The News with Rollin H. Everett at 8:15 Monday night. WLW features Leland Stowe for UE at 11:30 Wednesday night. WSAI presents Labor USA at 6:45 Saturday night.
From a heart attack Jack Eyles had been ill for several weeks and is missed by his friends at Bickford.
Members of Local 3105 United Steelworkers ratified a two year contract with Cincinnati Butcher Supply Co. A 15 cent wage increase retroactive to June 1, maintained membership and check-off, and wage opening after one year. Negotiating Committee members were Albert Seidenspinner chairman J Dolwig Carl Miller P Schwarts and William Black USA staff representative.
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