Allis Chalmers Faces Labor Tactics In Mohawk Valley Plan
The Allis Chalmers Company of Norwood pursues a back to work push with a public campaign claiming full plant operation. Local 765 United Electrical contends the company aims to smash the union through imitator councils and state guards. The Remington Rand case is cited where NLRB upheld union charges amid similar tactics as in 1934 and 1936 disputes.
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Allis Chalmers Co
Norwood
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Remington- Rand
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Remington-Rand
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Allis Chalmers Company
Metal Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Remington-Rand Co
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Merely A Pants Presser Finds Strength In His Union
George J. Bernhardt of Local 135 Amalgamated Clothing Workers in Cincinnati writes from hospital bed praising union solidarity. He recalls 1915 picket line hardship, benefits from Amalgamated Insurance Fund, and urges workers to see unions as a caring force, citing hospital and death benefits and brotherhood.
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George J. Bernhardt
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Cncinnati
Amalgamated Insurance Fund
Bernhardt
The
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the Sun
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Riverside Tailoring Co
Hamilton Tailoring Co
Steel Signs Huenefeld Co. Only One Left
The 20 week strike at Huenefeld Stove Co. by Local 2416 United Steelworkers ended with an 18 cent raise and concessions. The contract maintains membership and check off provisions. The settlement leaves only Bickford Tool as an active steel locals strike. Workers returned to work Monday June 17.
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Huenefeld Stove Co
United Steelworkers
Huenefeld
Bickford Tool
Granny Seilkop Fights For Union Freedom And Security
Edith Seilkop known as Granny at Allis Chalmers Norwood strikes fights for union aims after thirteen weeks of walkout. Mother of twelve with four sons and daughters in military and civilian service, she endures picket duty and contempt charges while seeking support for home front battles and workers’ rights.
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Edith Seilkop
Allis Chalmers Co
Norwood
Senate Passes Price Control Extension Bill Amid Protests
In Washington a Senate vote of 53 to 11 approved a price control extension bill titled price control extension. It ends ceilings on meats eggs butter milk poultry gasoline oil and tobacco effective June 30 and allows use of 1941 price levels plus post 1941 costs for markups. Critics call it a monster for consumers warning meat prices could jump 40 percent in a month and overall living costs rise 20 to 25 percent by spring.
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Truman
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
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Kentucky
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Barkley
Sheridan Downey
California
Sign of Unity AFL Pickets Meet CIO at Norwood Plant
In Cincinnati AFL and CIO pickets joined on the UE line at the Allis-Chalmers plant in Norwood marking a rare show of labor solidarity. AFL Local 68 Bartenders, 248 Laundry, 72 Waiters, 177 Upholsterers, 213 Bakers, and 65 Ladies Garment workers joined CIO brethren as contempt charges linger in Judge Davies court. Plant entry plunged to 57 cars with under 100 production workers admitted, far below the normal 1800.
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