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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1947
Page
3
A discussion on hiring lawyers for labor unions explores distrust between organized labor and the legal profession. It argues unions need specialized labor law experts to secure rights, reduce costs, and improve community conditions, noting potential salary structures and benefits for unions and members.
A narrated color slideshow film released by United Hatters Cap and Millinery Workers Union highlights the history of trade union pioneers in the hat and cap trades. It frames early labor battles from 1822 to the Danbury Hatters case and promotes union education and organizing. The piece, produced by David Scheyer and commented on by M. Ornburn, aims to widen circulation within unions and serve as a training tool for new workers.
A garbled OCR item references a Workers union election of officers and a meeting schedule. It mentions a date change to the first Friday and notes attendance at a church gathering. The text fluctuates with names and places, but centers on union events, officer elections, and meeting timing.
The Labor Department released a 30 page pamphlet titled Arbitration of Grievances by the Division of Labor Standards through its Labor Education Service. Authors Simkin and Kennedy are Philadelphia arbitrators who served on the War Labor Board. Copies are free in limited quantities from the Division of Labor Standards.
Shell Company announces a second bonus distribution for about 300 workers, with a December 2 date and a planned payout of three fonts to all but a few exceptions. The move links to a signed agreement governing the payout and collective agency participation.
Wage boosts for seven members of the Machinists union at Heskett Machine Ind Engine Co in Alton Illinois were secured under a renewal contract. The raises, retroactive to September 1, 1946, follow a modification of the wage line established in District No 9 and include other beneficial working condition changes, reported by Business Agent Patrick Ryan.
Russell Miller Milling Company at Jerseyville signs a new contract with Elevator Workers Local No. 21246 after four weeks of negotiations. It covers 13 workers with a 300 hourly raise, one week vacation for one year employees, two weeks for three years, paid holidays, and a closed shop. The deal marks significant gains through organized labor, highlighting progress for unorganized Jerseyville workers.
Excerpt portrays wartime fear as Wisconsin's Joseph R McCarthy rises amid coal crisis and draft tensions. The piece warns of court martial penalties including death and links the rhetoric to the 1940s political climate surrounding Bob LaPollette and John L. Lewis.
Local bakers affiliated with the Tinos State Bakery Workers Council convene to focus on pre draft contract terms ahead of an April 1 presentation. Frank Bettlo, business agent of Bakery Confectionary Workers No 294, joins delegates Paul Pruitt and Allen Delaney at the panel.
The American Federation of Labor condemns land taken by manufacturers Curlee and Style Mart with factories in St Louis and Mayfield. Stores linked to these brands are urged to stop handling their goods as labor movement advocates a nationwide canvass to identify and pressure outlets. The drive aims to curb unfair practices and support union labor.
The Teamsters Local Nev 8 elected new officers for the year 1947 with Guy Becta as president and Lawrence Peeling as vice president. William Nare recorded secretary and Lynn Kessinger served as secretary, with Bernard taies acting as treasure. The piece notes the incumbents’ plans for growth and a hopeful new year.
Fragmentary lines describe creeping Tong shadows enveloping a person as hope and inner light flicker and fade, contrasting a past world of happiness with looming ominous rumblings and a sense of impending doom.
A fragmentary line reflects a somber moment as hope fades and light flickers briefly in a personal reflection on loss and resilience.
A long time member of Bartenders and Waitresses Local No 243 died shortly before Christmas at the St 8 years ov st Patrick’s pare ish. Burial was in Green Wood cemetery. Widow Hazel Watsker resides at 611 East 6th street. Surviving relatives include two Local 243 members. The union extends sympathy to Mrs Wat ker. Also notes shoplifters in the United States include about 5 percent women who consume about 80 million dollars of cod annually.
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