Chrysler Strike Opens Vital Wage Struggle
The United Auto Workers walked out at 16 Chrysler plants as they press for wage increases tied to the rising cost of living. The strike, supported by 75,000 workers, targets profit-taking and wage policy seen across big industry. Workers plan to vote Sunday amid public appeals for support.
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Mundt Bill called dangerous monstrosity by CIO News
The Mundt Bill, or Subversive Activities Control Act of 1948, is blasted as dangerous by CIO News. It would empower the attorney general to label groups as communist fronts after hearings, compel member and financial record disclosure, and curb civil rights and liberal groups allegedly unfairly. Critics warn it could drive the Communist Party underground and be misused against labor and liberals.
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Clothing Workers Hear Murray Lash Monopoly
At the Amalgamated Clothing Workers CIO biennial convention in Atlantic City Philip Murray denounced monopolists and “pirates” of private industry. He urged a balanced economy and condemned fascist or communist dictatorships while warning against a split over the third party and Marshall plan. He also signaled possible action against the steel industry as the 2 year no strike pact nears expiration. continued on page 7.
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Packing strike lingers as workers stay out across companies
Continued eight week United Packing Workers strike pressuring meat brands Swift Armour Wilson Cudahy Morrell Rath as back-to-work moves fail. Rail workers strike ends as government seizes railroads by presidential order.
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Labor leaders named to Hamilton County Welfare Advisory Board
CIO Head Welfare Member William Black president of the Greater Cincinnati Industrial Union Council and Harry Williams of the AFL Electrical Workers were named this week for membership on the Hamilton County Welfare Advisory Board. The appointees will be approved by City Council and become official next week by action of the Board of County Commissioners. The board will advise Fred Breyer director of welfare for the county. City Welfare was transferred to the county last fall after Rollin H. Everett urged appointment of the advisory board.
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Chrysler workers vote to strike amid 9 to 1 union tally
The United Auto Workers vote 9 to 1 by secret ballot across Michigan, Indiana, and California to strike after Chrysler refused wage and price concessions. The union cites Chrysler profits and argues a 30 cent per hour increase is affordable while maintaining high returns.
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GM Strike Vote Meeting Promised Sunday at Turner Hall
A 2 p.m. Sunday May 16 strike vote will be held at Turner Hall 1407 Walnut St. The GM department of the international union ordered the vote to express the local’s official stance on a possible strike over contract demands after 60 days of talks and 35 bargaining sessions with General Motors without progress. The contract is set to terminate May 28, with proper steps taken to certify.
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