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Multiracial Union Presses Scripto Boycott Backed by King
A biracial union led by Martin Luther King Jr urged a worldwide boycott of Scripto pens and papers after a second wage offer. The International Chemical Workers Union Local 754 rejected four cent per hour increases across the board, arguing separate gains favored skilled workers and harmed unskilled Negro workers at the Atlanta plant. The Scripto firm said the raise targets all workers to prevent disruption, while a SCLC spokesman planned global letters urging patronage withdrawal.
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