Members Demand Action From Wright Aeronautical Union
Local 647 UAW CIO members packed Union Hall at Vine and Daniels Sts to condemn Wright Aeronautical Corp. for evasive contract negotiations. William J. Beckham Devert Owens and regional reps Paul Miley Fred Andrews and Jim Desmond spoke on stalled talks and company tactics. The union voted to urge immediate bargaining action and appointed Al Busch to fill the unexpired financial secretary term.
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Morale and Management Clash at Wright Aeronautical
A critical letter derides Wright Aeronautical Corp for poor worker morale and hostile supervision. It urges top management to show genuine commitment to employee welfare and labor relations or risk harming production and the nation’s war effort.
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Sixth War Loan Drive Opens At Wright Aeronautical
Labor teams prepare to mobilize support as the Sixth War Loan Drive begins Monday and runs through December 16. Cooperation between Wright Management and Union committees is key to the drive’s success following a strong War Chest showing.
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Sixth War Loan Drive roles outlined in Cyclone
Notice urges every Steward and Chief Steward to read the explanation of their part in the Sixth War Loan Drive on the last page of this issue. The instruction emphasizes thorough understanding of duties for the campaign’s successful execution.
War Loan drive at Wright Aeronautical opens November 20
Local 647 UAW-CIO collaborates with Wright Aeronautical Corp to exceed prior plant totals. Joint union management committees foresee payroll deduction plans as a key achievement. Campaign runs Nov 20 to Dec 16 with bond purchases deferred to after year start. A detailed booklet explains all campaign details.
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Labor Union Purchases of War Bonds Reported
Labor union members bought between 10 and 12 billion dollars of War Bonds over the past three years, about one third of all bonds sold by the Treasury. Director James L. Houghteling of the Treasury Department's labor relations division released the figures.
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