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Labor unity and six hour day push at CWA 4400
The Local 4400 CWA CIO gathering honored Joe Beirne while outlining union history from CWA formation to CIO affiliation. Speakers pressed six hour traffic bargaining amid automation, noted Bell System job cuts, and urged united action. Francis Flanagan praised labor religion ties and community service. Past presidents and dignitaries attended the testimonial dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Joe Beirne
National Federation of Telephone Workers
C.W.A
C.I.O
Bell System
United Union
United States
Beirne
Carlton W. Werkau
Walter Schaar
Frank A. Thernes
C.so
al Whitehouse
C.S.O
Edward B. Hellkamp
Steve Chevalier
Ernestine Locknane
Long Lines
Henry Puls
Western Electric Manufacturing and Sales
Miss Locknane
Howard Deters
Deters
Frank Thernes
William M. Dunn
James E. Sigafoose
Howard Pratte
Harold R. Zimmerman
Harley Holliday, Jr
CIO
George di Nucci
CIO International
Bill Taylor
Uaw-Cio
Ed Hellkamp
CIO Council
Harold Zimmerman
4400
Zimmerman
Greater Cincinnati