Henry Wallace speeches to Office Workers Convention in Cleveland
Henry A. Wallace secretary of commerce told CIO unit members white collar workers are not forgotten and urged recognition of engineers technicians social service workers and others who served on the home front. He condemned anti progressive forces, urged a progressive America, and called for FEPC and anti poverty actions. President Merrill cut his own pay to align with rank and file. Delegates urged higher wages and expanded political action. Bellboys at the Hollenden Hotel funded convention costs for locals 87 and 132.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Wallace
Secretary of Commerce
United Office and Professional Workers, Cio
Cleveland
Wallace
Society of Sentinels
Detroit
America
Europe
Britain
Soviet Union
Russia
FEPC
Congress
UCPWA
Lewis Merrill
Spain
Hollenden
General Bradley Backed By CIO Veterans Group
The CIO Veterans Committee commends General Omar Bradley for revitalizing and liberalizing the Veterans Administration and serving veterans efficiently. It notes his warm hearted efforts, acknowledges pushback from vested interests, and affirms support for his continued work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Bradley
CIO Veterans’ Group
Washington
CIO Veterans Committee
Omar Bradley
Veterans Administration
The
Five Guilds Form Council In Ohio Valley District
Delegates from Dayton Indianapolis Columbus Cincinnati met in Cincinnati to establish the Ohio Valley District Council for sustained organization work. Springfield joins as the fifth member. Bill Blatz of Columbus is international representative. Myron McGeehan of Indianapolis is council president. Russell Lusby of Cincinnati is vice president. Bill Lampert of Cincinnati is treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley District Council
Dayton
Indianapolis
Columbus
Springfield
Bill Blatz
Myron McGeehan
Russell Lusby
Cincinnati Guild
Bill Lampert
UTSFA Speaker Urges PAC Activity
Charles Finlayson chairman of Local 320 UTSEA Washington spoke at Local 809 UTSEA meeting urging Political Action as the only way to secure labor gains. Local 320 new cooks and waiters of the B&O railroad have made rapid progress. Earl Davis Local 3809 president urged quick PAC action plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Finlayson
United Transport Service Employes
Washington
Utsea
Finlayson
Local 809
Local 320
B & O Railroad
Earl Davis
Local 3809
CIO Offers Hand to Phone Union Over Wage Strike
Memphis report says the CIO offered full international union status to the Nazi Federation of Telephone Workers if they vote to join. Allen S. Haywood, CIO vice president, announced after NFTW authorized a coast-to-coast strike over a $2 daily wage increase. NFTW covers about 50 locals in 43 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
CIO
Nazi Federation of Telephone Workers
Allen S. Haywood
NFTW
United Steelworkers Reject 12 12 3 Percent Offer By American Can
Negotiations with American Can Co. paused as industrial relations chief Michaels flew to New York. The union rejected 12 1 2 percent plus six holidays and limited holiday pay, despite OPA price increase potential. Premium system changes were accepted by the union, while mass support grows for strike relief and a union shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Medick
American Can Co
Mr. Michaels
New York
Whitehouse
OPA
Truman
FBI to Probe Two Killings on TP and W Rail Line
The FBI will investigate the February 6 killings of two TP&W Railroad strikers in Springfield Alabama. U S Attorney Doyle announced federal action after a DOJ entry on February 20. The probe centers on McNear’s importation of strike breakers, threats to union members, and possible firearm tax violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Federal Bureau of Investigation
George P. McNear
Toledo Peoria & Western Railroad
U. S. Dist. Atty
Doyle
Dept. of Justice
Tp&w
McNear
Clo Man Promoted to First Assistant Labor Secretary
Washington reports Secretary Lewis Schwellenbach named John Gibson as first assistant secretary of labor succeeding Dan Tracy. Gibson, former president of the Michigan State CIO council, is the first CLO leader to hold the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sec. of Labor
Lewis Schwellenbach
John Gibson
Dan Tracy
Gibson
Michigan State Cio Council
CLO
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Henry Wallace
By Ruth Schechter
Bradley
UTSFA
By Nathaniel Jordan
Phone Union
United Steelworkers
Metal Trades Association
FBI
Whetsel Ave
Madisonville
Fanger & Rampe, Inc
Pearl & Broadway
All the Family
CLO Man
RED Cross
Amorini
Jefferson
Madison Rd
Hamilton Ave
Northside
Hilltop Furniture
E. McMillan
Lou’s Service Station
Harrison & Queen City
Queen Optical Co
Palace Theatre
East Sixth
ST. Cincinnati
di Pilla
Hyps
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