Union label campaign prints on shirts across the nation
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America CIO launches a nationwide union label in men’s shirts with a $750000 annual push. First labels imprinted in Troy New York Paterson New Jersey and Atlanta Georgia on shirts from Cluett Peabody and Company and the Manhattan Shirt Company. Potofsky asserts union-made goods offer best value and fair conditions, with 16 million unionists and supporters urged to seek the label. The union plans widespread retailer and public outreach to expand the program.
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Grievance Procedures Vary by Plant and Contract
When a grievance cannot be settled by the steward and foreman it advances to the next step in the procedure. Steps differ by plant and are outlined in the union contract with possible three or four stages.
Labor Leader George Mean Poised To Head Merged Union
October Reader's Digest profiles George Mean an Irish born plumber's helper rising to head the AFL CIO union federation as merger this December could unite 15 million members. The issue also warns about debt pooling scams and features a biologist view of love among 44 condensed articles.
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Steps in the union grievance procedure and arbitration
The guide outlines a four step grievance process from worker and steward to foreman, then union committee and plant head, then international union aid and top management, ending in arbitration. Arbitration is final, binding, and enforceable in court with an impartial arbitrator or panel.
Ownership and circulation statement for The Cincinnati Sun 1955
Public notice lists publisher The Cincinnati Sun address 616 Keith Bldg Cincinnati. Editor Steve Chevalier and managing editor Walter T. Grainger, with owner The Greater Cincinnati Industrial Union Council CIO. Average weekly copies are 15,000. Notarized by Matilda Metz on September 26, 1955.
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