Labor Roundup: Radio Networks Face Possible Strike
The Hollywood AFRA chapter authorized the national board to call a strike if four major radio networks do not accept new contracts. Negotiations since Oct 1 stalled October 30, with a key demand for a clause barring networks from piping to affiliates that refuse to negotiate. Stars present included Jack Benny, Jack Haley, and Penny Singleton as leaders spoke on AFRA goals.
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Movies Leaders Meet to Settle Strike Jurisdiction Disputes
Leaders from the Conference of Studio Unions and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees conferred with Joseph T. D. Keenan, Chicago Federation of Labor secretary, about future jurisdictional fights. Keenan, offered a $25,000 a year post, has not announced acceptance. A Matson Line vessel bound for Hawaii was delayed in San Francisco as the maritime unity committee refused clearance amid the west coast shipping strike. The Maritime Commission noted the governor of Hawaii requested the supplies and CMA warned it could reject future clearance applications.
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Hawaii
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Pilots Seek Arbitration to End 18 Day TWA Walkout
Pilots in the wage dispute at Trans World Airline study a government arbitration proposal to end their 18 day walkout. With talks stalled, union leaders weigh the plan as a possible path to resume flights and avert further disruption.
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Strike Shuts Westward Ho as Hotel Workers Walk Out
About 220 AFL hotel and restaurant workers including cooks, bartenders, and staff at the Westward Ho in Phoenix Arizona refused to work after culinary workers joined the walkout in a dispute over SHEN.
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Poland Poland Polish Treasure Dispute in Ottawa
Ottawa reports strong signals that Poland’s missing art treasures held in Canada may soon be accounted for amid ongoing quarrels between rival Polish factions. The Greek Catholic church and Redeptionist seminary in Quebec are mentioned as holding assets, while Prime Minister Mackenzie King downplays government involvement.
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Transmitters in Frankfurt Fire Paralyzes Dana News Service
Fire destroyed the radio transmitters of the German Dana News service in Frankfurt, Germany, today nearly halting the agency’s news distribution. The blaze disrupted transmissions across the region and disrupted daily operations of the German news organization.
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Frankfurt
Germany
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