Griffin Strike Ends as UAW Local 647 Gains Demands
Local 647 United Auto Workers members reach a settlement after a strike. The agreement includes a 13c general wage increase, union security, vacation, seniority and grievance improvements, plus additional economic gains. Louis Strickland notes other contracts advancing for Local 17 with ILSCO Co and talks with Trailmobile Co yield pay and clause improvements.
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United Auto Workers
Griffin Wheel Unit
Albert Busch
Busch
Louis Strickland
UAW International
Ilsco Co
Strickland
Trailmobile Co
Death Fund to be Administered by Board Says Educator
Cliff Thomas of Local 392 United Auto Workers reports the Executive Board backs the Flower and Death Fund administration by the board to boost benefits. James Delaney, former Machine Shop member who rejoined the Army, died in Germany on March 15, 1947 and was laid out May 7 and buried May 8. Local 392 expresses sincere regret.
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Cliff Thomas
United Auto Workers
James Delaney
Machine Shop
Germany
Witt and Stermer
Warns Against Cancer Fund Imposters In Cincinnati Area
A warning was issued against impostors canvassing for funds for the American Cancer Society by Mrs. Justin A. Rollman executive director of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County unit. An erroneous report claimed no coin boxes were used. boxes are distributed widely and authorized. Joe Lepate, Amalgamated Clothing Workers rep, said boxes have been issued to CIO unions in Cincinnati and collections may continue.
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American Cancer Society
Justin A. Rollman
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Joe Lepate
Amalgamated Clothing Worker
Cancer Fund
CIO
Playbowl Opens Summer Bowling League in Cincinnati
Industrial workers in Cincinnati area invited to join the Playbowl league at 1206 Linn Street. Leagues still open though games began last week. For information call Cherry 9065.
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Cincinnati
Linn Street
Call Cherry
Wage Boosts in Auto Industry Would Have Raised Prices
If wage boosts since 1940 had been passed to consumers the pre increase would be 12 percent yet actual prices rose 59.4 percent as stated.
Norwood Vets to Meet on May 26 for World War Records
Norwood Local reports Veterans Committee chair Joe White invites World War I and II veterans to a May 26 meeting with lunch arrangements. Chevrolet delays truck cab jig rework in Indianapolis, delaying new model start. workers’ pay and orders affected as NAM urges price controls removal for faster production.
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Joe White
Veterans Committee of Local 674
Joe
Chevrolet
Indianapolis
NAM
Congress
Drain winter thin gear lubricants step up protection
A brief note urges moving from winter thinning gear lubricants to summer level protection. It highlights switching to higher viscosity lubricants to reduce wear as temperatures rise and equipment operates harder.
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Griffin
Aimater Police OF
Norwood
By Eddie Hellkamp
Fisher Body
Sohio
Moet Cors
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