Westinghouse IUE CIO Strike Facts Outline Grievances
Westinghouse workers represented by IUE CIO strike over refusal to negotiate ground rules for time studies and wage increases. Company demands cancellation of the current contract for a five year deal with no safeguards while arbitration rules are weakened. Union cites past contract violations and asserts GE contract terms show higher pay and protections. Westinghouse accuses the IUE CIO of misrepresenting offers and warns against wage cuts and accelerated speedups.