United Steelworkers Attack on U S Steel Over Bargaining
CIO chief Philip Murray charged that U S Steel is bludgeoning the government to avoid bargaining with the United Steelworkers. He urged Labor Secretary Schwellenbach to press the company to resume talks on wage increases, noting the industry’s high profits and demand for price relief to cover possible wage hikes.
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Washington
U. S. Steel Corp
U. S
CIO Pres
Philip Murray
Sec. of Labor
Lewis Schwellenbach
United Steelworkers
CSO
Murray
Schwellenbach
OPA
Strike Vote Planned by United Steelworkers in Cincinnati Area
United Steelworkers of America under district director Al Whitehouse schedule a strike vote in the Cincinnati area for November 27. A meeting of all union officials and shop stewards will be held November 25 at the American Legion Hall to outline voting plans and poll locations. Some companies fully cooperate by listing eligible employees and allowing voting on company property. The vote will decide the union’s demand for a $2 wage increase stemming from a Wage Policy Committee meeting in Pittsburgh. if approved, broader strike plans will follow.
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United Steelworkers of America
al Whitehouse
Cincinnati
American Legion Hall
Broad
Whitehouse
Pittsburgh
Form Youth Political Group Forms in City
A liberal youth group is organized for young people to engage with current issues. About thirty have shown interest. first meeting planned early next week. Ward clubs will form under a central council. Contact Mark Kroll at Park Way 2450.
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Mark Kroll
Parkway 2450
Medick Urges Local Vote Yes On Strike
Our last meeting included three district representatives and details on a strike vote. Voting runs 7 to 7 50 a m for day men and 4 30 to 7 30 p m for night men at a plant location. All clock-punchers may vote on a work stoppage, though the real issue is a $2 raise.
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Medick
Andy Kummer
al Jordan
Jim Gallagher
Ray Sowder
Jake Rentschler
al Triemplar
Joe Ennis
Bonus Due At Goldsmiths Wednesday
On Wednesday November 21 all employees of MacGregor Goldsmith will receive a 5 percent bonus. Eva Jercher, company nurse and member of Amalgamated Clothing Workers Local 200, notes the bonus is a longstanding company practice and calls it a cause for rejoicing. She plans to save hers, while others plan Christmas trips and gifts, with many buying Victory Bonds as part of a patriotic effort.
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CPA
MacGregor Goldesmith
Eva Jercher
Amalgamated Clotheing Workers Local 200
Eva
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