Steelworkers launch drive to unionize Oakley Machine Tool Colony
The United Steelworkers of America begins a campaign to organize the Cincinnati Milling Machine Company and neighboring firms in Oakley. After NLBR contract victories at Cincinnati Bickford Tool Co and Williamson Heater Co, the union seeks speedy National War Labor Board decisions to secure retroactive pay and better terms. Local workers face layoffs and wage cuts as the drive advances, with a semi monthly newspaper The Millitant announced as the union voice. For info call Cherry 4246 or visit 806 Keith Bldg.
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United Steelworkers of America
Cincinnati Milling Machine Company
Oakley Machine Tool Colony
Whitehouse
NLRB
Cincinnati Bickford Tool Co
Williamson Heater Co
United Steelworkers
USA
War Labor Board
Regional
National War Labor Board
Washington
Millitant
Voice of
The
Cin. Balcrank Co
Century Machine Co
Cin. Planer Co
le Blond Co
Keith
Steelworkers to Launch Wage Increase Campaign
United Steelworkers CIC set Sept 11 in Pittsburgh to draft demands for substantial pay raises under a new wage directive contesting the Little Steel formula. Philip Murray, CIO head, said the drive targets living-cost rises and a 40 hour week restoring roughly $52 monthly.
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Pittsburgh
Murray
District 25 USA to Hold October Conference at Gibson Roof Garden
Preliminary plans set for the third annual District 25 conference of the United Steelworkers of America to be staged October 20 and 21 at the Hotel Gibson Roof Garden. District includes western Ohio and northern Kentucky. Al Whitehouse is district director. Philip Murray pledges attendance if not elsewhere.
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United Steelworkers of America
Hotel Gibson Roof Garden
Cioana
Kentucky
al Whitehouse
CIO
Philip Murray
USA
Whitehouse
Conference expected attendance includes notable officials
Clinton S. Golden and Van A. Bittner plan to attend with David J. McDonald as secretary treasurer. Mayor James G. Stewart Governor Frank Lausche and other government representatives are also invited guests. A banquet and entertainment will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday Oct 20 with nearly 500 attendees last year. Steelworkers and their families are urged to attend as delegates. The Wage Policy Committee meets Sept 11 in Pittsburgh to set new union wage demands.
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Cleveland
Homestead
CIO Pres
Philip Murray
Steelworkers Union
Pittsburgh
Murray
James G. Stewart
Frank Lausche
Wage Policy Committee of the
USA
Block Busters Defeat Central Carts In Six Two Victory
The Block Busters beat the Central Carts six to two with standout play by Stubby DeWald. The team prepares for the elimination series starting next week while facing Crossey's Comanches this Thursday.
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Deacon Bland
Stubby DeWald
McDonald
Local 1861 to Meet Friday at Junior Order Hall
All members are requested to attend the next regular meeting of Local 1861 on Friday September 7 at the usual venue the Junior Order Hall 3938 Spring Grove Avenue.
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Junior Order
Spring Grave Avenue
Martin Becomes USW Editor
George Martin, district director of the United Shoe Workers of America, CIO, is promoted to editor of the national Shoe Workers Union magazine and will serve as legislative representative based in Washington. He is vice-president of the Ohio CIO Council and will keep his Greenhills home. He photographed CIO Labor School activities at Antioch College last month. copies of his pictures can be requested via Jackson 8763 R.
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George Martin
United Shoe .Workers of America, Cio
The
Shoe Workers Union
Washington, D. C
Martin
Ohio Cio Council
CIO
Greenhills
Antioch College
Jackson
AFL
al Jorsdan
George Bannister
Nero
American Oak Leather Company
Bannister
Battle of the Rhine
Germany
Union Baptist Church
Labor Service Draws Packed Union Baptist Audience
A Labor Day service at Union Baptist Church drew standing room only with about a thousand attendees. Max Sein of the Greater Industrial Union Council spoke on the "Story of Later Day" as Dr. Wilbur Allen Page delivered a long pastor's sermon on Labor.کز
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Union Baptist Church
Max Sein
Greater Industrial Union Council Cic
Wilbur Allen Page
Electrical Workers Urge Action to Lobby Congress
The piece urges unemployed workers to write congressmen and senators, push for a 65 cent minimum wage, stronger Social Security and housing, and to confirm union seniority details with Formica Insulation Co. and Kirby numbers. It stresses timely outreach via postal cards and letters and to notify the union if they move town.
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Formica Insulation Co
Kirby
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Steel
the “Mill” Co
Claire White
United Auto Workers
Olga Mader
Claire
YWCA
Clinton S. Golden
van A. Bittner
David J. McDonald
William Medick
Crossey
USW
George Grigsby
American Oak Leather Co
Local 214
Robin H. Everett
Cincinnati
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