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Reznor Plant in Mercer Exposed for Open Shop Practices
A critical report on Reznor Mfg Co in Mercer Pa details a small 150 worker plant producing 300 000 stoves annually under an open shop system with piece work and long hours. The piece rate and welfare appeals are described as exploitation with workers lacking representation. The piece notes union hopes and a wish for worker ownership. Also covered is a court ruling nullifying section four of the Lever Act and the release of three rail workers indicted under it.
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Reznor Mfg. Co
Mercer
Reznor
Reznor Company
W. H. §. Thompson
States District
Pittsburg