Union Services Beyond Bargaining Highlighted
A CIO executive touts union offerings such as a new Avondale Child Care Center and housing advisory work. He argues the union’s broader services save lives and prevent evictions, urging members to read pamphlets at the Union Hall and rely on the union for daily living problems.
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Avondale
CIO
National Advisory Council On Housing
Parties planned across departments at Union Hall
Many parties were scheduled this week for coming months by departments throughout the plant. They will be held at the new Union Hall. Check with your department representatives and find what is being done about a party for your department. Every group that has staged a party thus far is waiting for a chance to hold another one. Start plans today for your party. Your steward can take care of all arrangements.
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New Union Hall
Local Union Drives Blood Donor Event For War Effort
The article promotes a Red Cross blood donor drive organized by local unions to ease first time donation fears and transportation. Donors can join a departmental group or arrange carpooling via the Union Blood Donor Committee to support wartime appeals and show workers' commitment.
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Red Cross
Cincinnati
Our SCHOOLS and the issue of teachers salaries
An editorial argues for reinstating a Reading Public Schools teacher and criticizes low salaries. It notes the March dismissal sparked a pupil strike, then rehiring for the term. The piece urges recognizing teachers’ responsibility and paying them accordingly amid debates on youth education.
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Reading
Convention to Be of Extreme Significance at UAW-CIO Meeting
Delegates from a local union prepare for the UAW-CIO International Convention led by Secretary-Treasurer George F. Addes who calls it the largest and most important in the union’s history. Delegates are allocated by local membership and amalgamated units, with Jim Todhunter on the Credentials Committee and William Beckham as delegation chairman.
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Uaw-Cio
George F. Addes
Jim Todhunter
William Beckham
UAW-CIO Convention Details For Grand Rapids
Delegates will be allotted votes by membership counts with a 8 vote cap. Eligibility requires 12 months continuous International good standing and 3 months in local union. Convention at Civic Auditorium Grand Rapids with Pantlind Hotel HQ and housing provided. Local unions urged to reserve housing with the Director of Arrangements.
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Gether
International
Civic Auditorium
Grand Rapids
Pantlind Hotel
UAW
Uaw-Cio
Pantlind
More Labor On School Boards Urged To Aid Education
The piece argues that schools must become more attractive to youth by offering competitive salaries to keep capable educators in the field. It warns of schools losing talent to higher paying ventures and urges increased labor representation on school boards as a key step in modernization and retention.
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Tors
Will We Sell Out Vote for Peace or Peril in 1940
A civic call to voters to study Senators and Representatives records about international policy and the League of Nations. The piece urges readers to compare 1919 politics to today, warning against “digressive” forces and urging turnout to support pro peace candidates.
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Wilson
League of Nations
League
Overseas Gifts to Be Mailed for Overseas Personnel
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker announces a mailing window from September 15 to October 15 for Christmas gifts to Army and Navy overseas personnel. After October 15 gift parcels require a written request. Pack gifts in sturdy boxes and reinforce with tape or twine to withstand long journeys and crowded shipping space.
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Frank C. Walker
Army
Navy
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