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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1947
Page
3
The International Teamster argues that destroying the union shop harms democracy and industry. It contends open shops seek lower wages and consolidates non-union bias, insisting unions endure through lawful protection and majority action. It warns legislative bans would erode industrial harmony despite political aims.
About 2 000 wholesale bakery workers in downstate Illinois will receive a six cent hourly wage increase under a new contract. The agreement was signed by the negotiating committee chair on behalf of 86 operators and an AFL Bakery and Confectionery Workers union international representative. Paul Pruit and Allan Delaney of Baker's Local No 294 represented the Alton local at Springfield during negotiations.
In Prosperous Oklahoma City, Henry W. of Hooker made a remarkable comeback. After a stint in Canada investing in a sin a farm in Alberta, he lost his rent. Returning after World War I, he acquired land in Oklahoma, raised wheat and hops, and recently found a cash reserve of $350,000. He planned to set aside $20,000 for a world tour, but his entire fall was tied to this venture.
The AFL executive council discussed strengthening the labor press and eradicating racketeers at its spring meeting. A three member committee was appointed to survey the situation and report at the Chicago meeting opening Sept 8. The appointees are Matthew Wolf, George M. Harrison, and W. C. Birthright.
A New York employer, former Kiwanis member, argues that union busting harms industry. He recalls past power struggles, praises the Wagner Act for protecting workers rights, and warns that repealing it would not stop unions. He advocates democratic, intelligent employer action and attention to general welfare.
In a House hearing Hoover asserts that the AFL polices Communist influence within unions. He contends many workers are patriotic citizens focused on family security and that Communists gain entry when members are outmaneuvered. He warns against outlawing the Communist Party and cites unions as a frontline in spotting Reds.
The Alton Dam was first constructed from the Alton side of the Mississippi by means of a cofferdam.
Delegates from Owens-Illinois bottle factories east of the Hockey Mountains prepare to travel to Columbus Ohio for a wage conference May 25 at the Devchler Wallick Hotel. The meeting will discuss 26 wage issues affecting miscellaneous workers and seek terms for a new contract. Special representatives from the executive board depart Alton to join the talks.
Some of the electric cars used today by the Mline's Terminal Company were in operation twenty years ago, as the electric line to St Louis is mentioned in a short transit note.
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