United Steelworkers Local 3592 Challenges Intra Union Tactics
At the July meeting United Steelworkers Local 3592 challenged opponents to attend the next meeting with a copy of their supposedly signed contract for comparison with USA contracts. The group accuses Brotherhood officers of sowing confusion to attack bona-fide unionism and invites Brotherhood members to Blue Heaven Hall on July 2 for a clarifying session and elections. Ray Sowder leads the organizational campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Steelworkers Local 3592
Ohio Knife Company
Brotherhood
USA
United. Steelworkers District 25
USA 3592
Blue Heaven Hall
Hoffner and
Colerain Avenues
1861 Picnic Set for August 5 at Ash Grove
The 1861 picnic committee led by Tiny Ludwig announces August 5 at Ash Grove two blocks from Greenhills bus stops. Sub-committees include concessions Walter Marx brew Otto Kruger refreshments Harold Braun recreation Bill Medick publicity Jake Rentschler music. A 8 3 Dayton Acme game showcased strong teamwork with Deacon Bland shaping a tough unit. Shoulder High Schroer hit a four bagger.
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Ludwig
Ash Grove
Greenhills
Compton
Winton
Walter Marx
Otto Kruger
Harold Braun
Bill Medick
Jake” Rentschler
Dayton Acme
Bland
Schroer
White Collar Officers Will Be Chosen By Lunkenheimer Union
The United Steelworkers Local 3526 nominated officers for election at the July 2 meeting. Candidates include Ben Issler or John Gecks for president, Walter Vanover and Herman Hersh for vice president, and Edna Woelfel for recording secretary. Other posts include Mike Sieve, Chris Brauninger, Dewey White, Clifford Coldew ey, Arthur Naumann, Martha Rostock, Cathrine Grote, and Erwin Schubeler. James Steele urged membership growth and explained benefits of collective bargaining, seniority, vacation and sick leave improvements. Members not joining before charter renewal face a $3 fee. Loraine Covert reported on union-sponsored paper.
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United Steelworkers
Lunkenheimer Company
Ben Issler
John Gecks
Walter Vanover
Herman Hersh
Edna Woelfel
Mike Sieve
Chris Brauninger
Dewey White
Clifford Coldewey
Arthur Naumann
Martha Rostock
Cathrine Grote
Erwin Schubeler
James Steele
USA
Ray Sowder
Sillopex
Loraine Covert
the Sun
Five Wildcat Strike Leaders Discharged at Andrews Steel
Five leaders in a recent wildcat strike at Andrews Steel Company Newport Kentucky were discharged under the union contract. Al Whitehouse United Steelworkers district director said the United Mine Workers district 50 instigated the action. The strike, sparked by alleged organizing and a disputed hearing, has ended with all plants operating normally.
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Andrews Steel Company
Newport
al Whitehouse
United Steelworkers of America
Whitehouse
United Mine Workers District 50
UMW
Albert M. Foltz
Steel Local 22
Foltz
Women at Home and Work in Buffalo Area War Era
The survey shows most women stay at home to support families. It notes 60 percent of working women in 1944 were employed before Pearl Harbor and that 50 percent more women expect to work after the war than those employed in Buffalo in 1940.
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Pearl Harbor
Buffalo
United Electrical Workers Picnic At Valley View Sunday
The United Electrical Workers Local 765 sponsors an all day picnic Sunday at Valley View Carmargo and Shawnee Roads with a motorcade from 2408 Harris Avenue Norwood at 9 p.m. Activities include dancing acrobatic acts egg throwing races tug of war baseball game and free sandwiches beer soft drinks and ice cream with adults paying a dollar at the gate.
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United Electrical Workers Local 765
Valley View
Carmargo
Shawnee
Harris Avenue
Norwood
Sonnyearth
Ink Spots
Bill Rhein
Harry Overstake
Art Furhman
Charles Fagin
Bill Fitzater
Elmer Steinman
Harry Prues
Homer Cochran
Madison Street
Stewards Back New Publishing Co. Purchase
The 766 Stewards Executive Council endorsed buying 30 shares of Peoples Publishing Co after Rollin Everett outlined the firm’s aims. Ed Donalson and George Tompson reported on Washington visits during Price Control Week. Hess praised wartime leadership and urged price control progress. Taft and Elston drew criticism for opposing wage and price controls. Herman Schwegman chaired.
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UE Local 766
Peoples Publishing Co
Executive Council
Rollin Everett
the Sun
Ed Donalson
George Tompson
Washington
William Hess
Europe
Hess
Donalson and Thompson
Charlies Elston
Robert A.taft
Funeral services for Mrs Gen evieve Sepate
Mrs Genevieve Sepate wife of Joseph Sepate dies after long illness at Good Samaritan Hospital. Sepate, a business agent for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, resided at 1624 Hewit Avenue. Funeral services were held June 23.
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Genevieve
Sepate
Joseph Sepate
Good Samaritan Hospital
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Hewit Avenue
Bragdon Named Executive Secretary for Mayor's Committee
Springfield editor Marshall H Bragdon was named executive secretary of the Mayor's Friendly Relations Committee by Dr Claude V Courter, the committee's executive chair. At the annual dinner Xavier Union House in Springfield Robert Weaver of the America Council on Race Relations urged full employment and a housing program to reduce race frictions.
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Marshall H. Bragdon
Springfield
Mass
Claude V. Courter
Bragdon
Xavier Union House
Robert Weaver
Chicago
America Council On Race Relations
1728 Contract Ratified at Lunkenheimer Plant
The membership of USA Local 1728 ratified the new contract now in effect at the Lunkenheimer plant. Negotiators were James Gallagher and A Whitehouse, with Whitehouse as district director. The Powell Valve Company contract was signed and member ratification expected this week with Bis hop and Whitehouse representing the union.
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USA
Lunkenheimer
Whitehouse
James Gallagher
Powell Valve Company
Bishop
We Are All Brothers film shown at Pants Makers Local 135
At a meeting of Pants Makers Local 135 part of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, a film strip We Are All Brothers on discrimination was shown. Walter Millard, secretary of Adult Education Council, provided running commentary as the Public Affairs pamphlet Races of Mankind was distributed. Roy Beck is business agent for this local, Russell Ravencraft president, and Hilda Schuler secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Organization
We Are All Brothers
Pants Makers Local
Adult Education Council
Walter Millard
Roy Beck
Lecal
Russell Ravencraft
Hilda Schuler
Sec
Delayed interview with Nazi Ambassador Hans Thomsen abroad
The Washington Daily News published a delayed interview with Nazi Ambassador Hans Thomsen before departure from the United States. Thomsen claimed media hostility and asserted a bias against German aims, reflecting wartime propaganda tensions.
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Washington Daily News
Hans Thomsen
America
Maziemre
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Harry Rose
Harry Stelzle
William Easton
Claude Lee
Henry Schwertzer
William Sweitzer
Lucian Deipz
John Schmits
William Medick
Dillman’s Tavern
AB Medick
Seccerenes Hasz
Wee Benzing
Ceseeees
Clark
Sas
Brooks
Egan
Dudley
Cox
Dayton Acme AB
W. Stockdale Cf
Fam
Sone Piapplee
Sonnycalb
Jo Ann
Janice
Virginia
Emerson
Margaret
Wildcat
U. E
Madison Road
Camargo
New Publishing Co
Elston
Taft
Bretton Woods
Thompson
Herman Schwegman
ACW
Mayor's
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