Clothing Workers Start Negotiations At Two Plants Here
Amalgamated Clothing Workers began contract talks with Hutchison and McGregor-Goldsmith at two local plants. Henry Seibert leads Hutchison talks, Joseph Lepate directs McGregor. Contracts expire late this month. ACW reports 80 percent voter registration and ongoing PAC activity.
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Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Hutchison and
McGregor-Goldsmith Companies
ACW
Cincinnati
Henry Seibert
Hutchison
Seibert
Joseph Lepate
McGregor
Hillman Health Center Takes Building for Free Care Plan
The Sidney Hillman Health Center gained possession of a six story building on September 7 to be remodeled for free complete health service for 60 000 clothing workers. Named for the late ACW CIO president the center aims to begin operations early next year in the former YWCA site with a total revision cost of 250 000 excluding equipment.
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New York
Sidney Hillman Health Center
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
CIO
YWCA
Steelworkers Local 1861 PAC drive targets Congress
The 1948 campaign urges members to fund and vote for anti Taft-Hartley labor goals. It emphasizes that PAC supports newspaper ads radio programs and literature to inform the public about pro labor positions and to oppose foes of labor in Washington.
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PAC
R. A. Taft
Price Control Debate Returns to Congress
The remark recalls criticism of price controls and the 80th Congress as the author reflects on past rhetoric about economic policy and governance.
Invites Wagner as Speaker At Local Meeting
A lively meeting passes a motion to invite Sarl Wagner, the Second District Congressional candidate, to speak at the October gathering. The session includes remarks on inflation, wartime promises, and pay, with stalwart humor about pay envelopes and a call to attend the November vote.
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Babe Clemmons
Otto Taubert
Brother Jordan
Brother Black
Sarl Wagner
John Hug
Inflation and Wages Drive Postwar Price Spiral
Federated Press argues postwar inflation is led by profiteering in business and industry. It notes price rises precede wage boosts, corporate profits jump, and workers' real wages fall over 15 percent since 1945. Measures to end inflation require curbing profits.
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Natl. Assn
NAPA
Picnic Plans and Union Anthem At Dimity Diaper Event
Mr. Dilworth hosts a Sunday picnic honoring the Dimity Diaper Employes Boss-Worship Song Fest Assa executive committee. Luther notes the militant union tone as Dilworth praises the firm and previews contests with a cash bonus for a 25 word entry.
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Luther
Mr. Dilworth
Pop
P. Jesper Dilworth
Dilworth
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