Labor Roundup CIO Demands Warn of Strikes Ahead
CIO President Philip Murray cites a survey by economist Robert R. Nathan showing wages could rise up to 23 percent without price hikes but warns lagging purchasing power may spur a new wave of wage claims. Industry leaders caution that such forecasts invite broader labor disputes and hurt bargaining efforts. In Tokyo, U.S. Navy mine sweepers Champion and Waxwing head home after clearing mines.
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UAW Board to Decide Auto Wage Demands Next Year
UAW executive board may unveil wage increase demands at a Thursday press briefing after their third meeting this week. Rumors point to about 2 a day, boosting average earnings from 30.40 to 32.40 dollars, while offers of 10 11 cents an hour were also reported. Reuther challenged General Motors chief C E Wilson on the effect of wage hikes on car prices.
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Truman Plans Christmas Eve National Address
President Truman will speak to the nation in a Christmas Eve broadcast tied to White House tree-lighting ceremonies. He may deliver the address from Washington or Independence depending on travel plans for the holidays.
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Butchers in Coastal California Strike Over Five Day Week
About 1200 butchers in 50 coastal markets near Long Beach walk out as leaders demand a five day week with Sunday and Monday closings and a $70 weekly scale. The union seeks action through Krasnosky and potentially Chicago HQ after owners kept markets closed pending new talks.
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Aluminum Workers union votes to strike at three Kerr plants
Aluminum International headquarters in Louisville announces that over 10,000 employees at three Aluminum Company of America plants voted to strike for a new contract. The walkout signals broad union action to secure wage and benefit terms.
Textile Workers Vote Wage Increase in New England
Emil Rieve of the Textile Workers of America announced a 10 cents hourly wage increase for about 90,000 cotton textile workers across New England and the Middle Atlantic states in Boston. The move signals a significant labor gain amid postwar industrial shifts.
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Solon insists Truman should resign over coal crisis
Senator J William Fulbright praised President Truman for handling the coal strike but urged him to resign for the country and his party. He defended the recommendation despite criticism from fellow Democrats and Republicans, arguing the chief executive should step down.
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Health Department Workers Get Raise
Eighteen health department employees will receive a Christmas raise on December 15. Travel allowance increases from 25 to 35 dollars for 15 workers, mainly nurses. Three others gain salary boosts: Fred Mathews sanitarian from 200 to 215 dollars monthly, Charlotte Lopez clerk from 105 to 112.50, and Danny McGee registrar from 185 to 200.
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