Amalgamated and MacGregor Agree on 15 Percent Wage Increase
A joint announcement by Arthur Hartmann and Henry Cowen states that the Golf and Tennis Division of Sports Products, Inc. and the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America have reached a new contract. The agreement provides a 15 percent immediate wage increase, time study based piece rates, seniority, arbitration, and paid vacations. It sets a 40 hour week, 8 hour day, and overtime provisions for weekly workers and all piece workers. The deal is effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf
Sports Products, Inc
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Arthur Hartmann
Cincinnati Joint Board
Henry Cowen
MacGregor Golf Inc
Hartmann
Death Prompts Union Burial For Loyal Member
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America arranges a union burial for Harry Foote a special order cutter who died at St Francis Hospital leaving no local relatives. Walter Grainger coordinates the ceremony burial plot and pail bearers while a nationwide search finds Foote’s brother in San Francisco.
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Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Harry Foote
St. Francis Hospital
Foote
Amalgamated
San Francisco
Walter Grainger
Grainger
Pail-Beavrers
Spring Grove
CIO
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hisey-Wolf Unit Seeks 20 Percent Wage Increase
The Hisey-Wolf unit of Amal Gamated Local 766 requests a 20 percent general increase in the new contract. Also sought are five extra paid holidays and an extra vacation day for each five years of service after the first five. The current contract expires Nov. 30 and includes union shop and checkoff. Demands for the Lodge and Shipley and American Tool units are being prepared, with meetings set for Nov. 8 and Nov. 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisey-Wolf
Amalgamated Loca
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Talmadge
Tom) Raley
Raley
Lodge and Shipley
American Tool
American Tool Unit
UTSE Women Back Ernie Waits Campaign Effort
The Women's Auxiliary Local 809 pledges strong support for Ernest J. Waits CIO-PAC endorsed Democratic candidate for state legislature. Auxiliary presents a $90 contribution and plans doorbell campaigns through election day November 5 to mobilize voters.
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UTSE
Ernie
United Transport Service
Ernest J. Waits
Cio-Pac
Tessie Doe
Doe
Formica Notes and Local Meeting Highlights
Nicholas Draginoff Jr. was seriously burned by hot water but is recovering at home. Two newborns were born in the machine shop, a boy and a girl. At a Oct 15 meeting Mr Williams announced workers would be paid for time lost on Oct 11 while a letter to the international VP explained future nonpayment for demonstrations. A Oct 17 meeting discussed the press motors job evaluation with representatives from each shift and stewards present.
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Nicholas Draginoff
Nicholas, Jr
Nicky
Johnny
Joan
Williams
Press Motors
UE News nominates Reno and Heine for presidency body
The 765 UE local held a Saturday meeting on October 19 to nominate officials for 1947. Walter Reno and E G Heine lead the slate for president, with multiple nominations across vice president financial secretary recording secretary and executive board. The union reports 60 new members since the strike end and roughly 150 workers back at work wearing UE badges. A Victory Dance is set for October 26 at UAW Hall with free admission for members and families and a $2 couple fee for other union guests.
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United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Walter Reno
E. G. Heine
Arthur Fuhrman
Jake Valerius
Elmer Stone
Mary Pierce
Hallie Fultz
Betty Winburn
Luther Gilbert
Wilfred Carnes
William Danz
Emsley Simmons
Joe Schaeffer
Howard Wheaton
Sue Doerger
William Fitzwater
Ray Sturch
C. N. Jones
James Sargent
Ben Armstrong
Sam Daulton
Lawrence Sebree
UAW
Vine Street
Shop workers dispute grievances and weekend work policy
The machine shop classifica tion Jump Drill moved to the B bracket with 189 points. The Shop Committee raised grievances numbered 1450 1460 1461 1457 and 1467 covering labor mold treated materials and press departments. Workers told to report Saturday if asked to work Sunday and if they do not call the company will replace them. Bob Quade was elected to the executive board at the last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Bob Quade
Local 1861 notes cheer Carl Klein recovery
The notes express sincere well wishes for Carl Klein’s speedy return to health. Mentions of other items include a third floor group, a dance with a necktie party between the Deacon and Butch, Tony Stahly welcoming a girl, and Ed Storer returning from the Army with changed weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Steelworkers
American Can Co
Carl Klein
Deacon
Butch
Tony Stahly
Ed Storer
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Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Henry Seibert
Joseph Lepate
Amalgamated Business
Harry
Hamilton, Ohio
Hamilton Ave
Northside
Fanger & Rampe
Pearl G Broadway
A. H. Blanz Co
E. Eighth St
Cherry
Premier Press
Cincinnati, Ohio
UNION
Albert
E. Fifth St
Government Square
Postoffice
Bulleta
American School
Union Trust
Cincinnati
P.A.C
Formica Notes
Helen Ferguson
UE News
Reno and
Heine
William Medick
Craft Cleaners
Quality Dry Cleaning
Kirby
C. H. West
Prop
The
Oakley Building and Loan Co
Madison
Taxaco
Yestinghouse Appliances
Hines Brothers
20Yre
Experience
Dick Pflaum
Banner Tire
Madison Road
Hackberry
Pierce Croner
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