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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1946
Page
6
The Shop Committee met Formica management without Lem Markland and made progress on union shop wage increases and plant seniority across shifts. The Executive Board approved rent increase plans and proposes remodeling the third floor for union use with potential rental income. membership vote will decide.
Formica Local 757 offers sympathy to Charles Cole as his father dies. Several departments on second shift report 100 percent defense and strike fund contributions. The Shop Committee reports ongoing contract talks and urges transparency with members.
Local 766 United Electrical Workers calls for a Fair Employment Practices Ordinance with enforcement powers to combat discrimination and protect democracy. The resolution condemns race creed and color bias and urges ousting of Elston and Hess for treachery with opposition to inflation via strong OPA controls to shield workers from economic strain.
In Wisconsin the Allis-Chalmers plant story of a jack rabbit entering a UAW line drew press praise for scab access but a Loyal Order of Jack Rabbits Local 63812 official protested the coverage. The bunny reportedly sought its tools and a new job, tired of a company tolerating many rats.
Emerson Sonnycalb president of Local 765 United Electrical denied plans to resign after the Allis-Chalmers strike ends though The Enquirer reported he would step down. He said he may not run again, citing years of union service and urging new leadership to have a chance.
The United Cemetery Workers reelected its entire officer slate led by Talmadge Zipperer and outlined a plan to unionize Cincinnati cemeteries. Officers include Charles Zapfs as vice president and financial secretary, John Riehle as recording secretary, M. V. Sanders, LeRoy Sanks as doorman, and Herbert Zapf as nominating chair. The union aims a citywide organizing drive while a labor dispute continues with no new developments as of press time. Judge Chase M. Davies fined several leaders on contempt charges related to a recent picket-line disturbance. fines ranged from 50 to 500 dollars and a two week continuance on a blanket ban motion.
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