Striking Forces Shake Auto Industry In 1936 Sitdown
Detroit February 4 1936 The United Automobile Workers and General Motors faced a protracted sitdown strike that shut plants in 14 states and left 38 600 Flint workers idle as wage losses climbed toward 21 million daily. Key issues included union recognition seniority pay and a 30 hour week while negotiations stalled after GM demanded plant evacuations before arbitration. The dispute drew in Governor Murphy Secretary Perkins and President Roosevelt though no violent outcomes occurred.
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California
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Radium Poisoning Countermeasures Discussed by Scientists
Robley D Ryans of MIT described a new instrument to combat radium poisoning by measuring gamma ray emissions from radium implants in the body. The device aims to detect radiation at minute levels and could advance quantitative study of radium effects in tissues.
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Science
Philadelphia
Tech
American Philosophical Society
Robley D. Ryans
Masssachusetts Institute of Technology
Atam
Medinal
Plantes
Detroit Conferees Endure Long GM Strike Talks
In Detroit on February 11 observers called the GM strike settlement talks an endurance contest. Over eight days and into a ninth hour, officials from General Motors and United Automobile Workers labored behind closed doors to avert a costly autoworker dispute. Governor Murphy and conciliator James F. Dewey urged continued peace as the negotiations stretched across long hours in a municipal court building on Detroit’s near east side.
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Iran
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Amogst
James F. Dewey
Near East Side
Newlyweds Need 25 Per Week For Fair Chance
In Philadelphia a Young Married Couple's club tested weekly wages for marriage prospects. They conclude a man should earn at least $25 before proposing to ensure a fair start. The study notes that current statistics show many young men earn around this level over 22 to 24 weeks, leaving little for future family costs.
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Perkins hails GM UAW pact as helpful and fair
Washington reports Secretary Perkins welcomed the agreement settling the General Motors strike. She commended Governor Murphy for his patient handling and noted labor department cooperation to achieve a timely settlement in the national interest. The statement cited firmness and responsibility of GM and UAW representatives.
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Alforts
Newsies Celebrate End Of GM Sit Down Strike In Flint
In Flint Michigan workers awaken to news of a General Motors settlement ending a 42 day sit down at Fisher body plant No 1 and other occupied factories. Pickets stay on duty while National Guard lines tighten around the area. Mayor Bradshaw voices relief as talks move toward normalcy and workers rally in jubilation for peace.
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General Motors
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Automobile Workers of America
Detroit
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Solie
Terms of Agreement Ends Detroit Strike Between GM and UAW
Detroit February reports the 1937 agreement between General Motors and the United Automobile Workers ending a 44 day strike. It outlines union recognition, bargaining terms, plant evacuations, resumed operations, no discrimination, ban on strikes during negotiations, and court contempt actions dismissal upon court approval. involved parties include General Motors, United Automobile Workers, and courts in Flint and Cleveland.
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General ‘Motors
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General Motors Corporation
International Union
United Automobile Workers of America
Ibis
Uhe Corporation
Flint
Mich
Cleveland
Ohio
Striking Workers Picket Fisher No 1 Plant Amid Evacuation
Roy Reuther, union organizer, cautions to cheer only after terms are firm as pickets and strikers clash at Fisher No 1 plaint. The scene includes plans for a celebration once evacuation ends and a pickup by the finance company looms for a picket.
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Fisher No. 1
al Inver
Mat Picket
Walt Disney Releases New Silly Symphony Briefly
The Blind Mousketers, latest Walt Disney Silly Symphony, opened at Hading City Music Hall and at the Bivoli theater with You Only Live Once. All Disney productions are released through United Artists.
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Hading City Music Hall
Bivoli Theater
United Artists
Irish Terriers Are Producer's Hobby
Frank Lloyd, veteran producer director of Maid of Salem, at Paramoulyt, raises blooded Irish terriers on his ranch and owns two ace horses, Gueenus Colors sired by Man of War, with Holly winning on February 20.
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Holly
Frank Lloyd
Paramoulyt
Postoffice Sight to Old Resident on Island Drive
In Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts on February 20 a longtime island resident described a trip to the post office. A local woman who had lived on the island for thirty years had never visited the postoffice until a drive with Orlend.
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Misa
Orlend
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