Heekin Contract Signed Acknowledges Union Gains
Negotiations between Heekin Can Co Norwood and Local 766 of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America ended with a contract granting key gains. The agreement includes maintenance of membership and check off, a strong seniority clause, union proposed grievance procedure, higher starting rate, and wage increases with vacation time based on years of service. The contract takes effect Oct 30 and was praised for orderly talks led by the union negotiating committee and Margaret Sonnycalb. The group included Elmer Snow Al Spitzig Charlie Davis Marie Clements Jim Dumford and Theodore Smith.
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U. E. Local 766
Heekin Can Co
James Dumford
al Spitzig
Charles Davis
Theodore Smith
Margaret Sonnycalb
Elmer Snow
Marie Clements
Norwood
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
Hockins
Charlie Davis
Jim Dumford
Prospects for Education Aid in Election Result
Washington report notes election results influence federal aid for education. Analysts say policy support and budget priorities could shift depending on party control and coalition talks. The piece highlights potential funding paths and legislative hurdles facing education initiatives.
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Washington
Vets Plans By UE Are Announced
Washington reports detailed union proposals from the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers CIO to General Motors. The plan seeks reemployment rights for veterans and job protection for civilians, with joint union company reconversion planning, veteran treatment for handicapped returnees, and seniority rules for those reemployed after military service.
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Union
Veterans Com
ATV Agreement and Company Assistance Fund Move
The document notes two points: first, the ATV remains covered in the agreement. Second, the company will establish an assistance fund to support affected parties.
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Ew Atv
Fitzgerald Forecasts Good Times at Victory Celebration
Albert J. Fitzgerald representing the CIO told a Madison Square Garden audience that Americans will produce peace materials for the United Nations with the same unity shown in wartime. The event honored the Soviet Union’s 27th anniversary and featured remarks by Edward R. Stettinius and Andrei Gromyko among others.
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New York
United Nations
Albert J. Fitzgerald
CIO
National Council of American-Soviet Friendship
Madison Sq. Garden
Soviet Union
Edward R. Stettinius
Andrei A. Gromyko
Earl of Halifax
Joseph Davies
Henry J. Kaiser
G. Bromley Oxnam
Formica and Allis Cases Ready for Directive Orders
Local UK officers report two War Labor Board cases prepared for directive orders. One involves Local 757 and the Formica Insulation Co. The other concerns Local 765 and Allis-Chalmers.
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War Labor Board
Local 757
Formica Insulation Co
Local 765
Allis-Chalmers
Universal's Salome: Where She Danced Redheaded and 20
A brief notice notes Kathleen, a redheaded 20 year old, as the daughter of im siar in a local social column.
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Universal
Salome
Kathleen
Im Siar
Steel Wins Plant Organizer Returned Vet Finds Changes
United Steelworkers of America won a Greater Cincinnati election at Sawbrook Steel Castings Company Lockland by 218 to 198. Ray Sowder, staff representative, led the campaign and reflected on shifts in NLRA rules and employer participation in elections. He urged stronger protections to preserve workers free choice in unionizing.
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United Steelworkers of America
Greater Cincinnati
Sawbrook Steel Castings Company
Lockland
Usa-Cio
Ray Sowder
C.I.O
A. L
War Labor Board
Sowder
N.L.R.B
Fur Workers Get Holiday Bonus
Members of Fur and Leather Workers Local 214 will receive a holiday bonus from the Oak Leather Co. George Grigsby, president, said plans were completed at the last meeting for an election victory party to be held December 2.
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Oak Leath
George Grigsby
Pay 4197 Back Wages In October
Nine Cincinnati area firms paid 4 197.59 in back wages to 46 workers in October for wage violations under the Wage Hour and Public Contracts laws. Ohio workers overall received 64 500.54 in back wages for the same period, reported by the U S Department of Labor officials.
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Cincinnati Area
H. Paul Engle
Cincinnati
U. S. Department of Labor
Grace G Glascott
Ohio-Michigan
Ohio
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Southern Conference For Human Welfare
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Formica
Teasey
Federated Pictures
Ter W Lewis
Jerome Walter Bullock
James Daniel Bright
Joln Dun
Tan. Shaw
Ainettt Arison
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Atward Neal
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Greater Cincinnati Industrial Union Council
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