Quiet year for labor markets ends with 1973 renewal risk
Labor relations have been placid as the year ends with many small firm settlements but no major negotiations. As 1973 approaches, about 4,000,000 workers in several key industries face contract expirations or renewals, signaling a potential shift from 1972.
Labor unions plan broad wage demands across industries
The piece outlines expected union bargaining across electrical manufacturing rubber cement autos trucking clothing services transportation equipment and food and retail. It notes the Pay Board guidelines may be bypassed and wage increases in early 1972 exceeded the 5.5 percent ceiling, signaling broader demands despite wage caps.
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Color Of Orange And Home Sewing Tips
Mrs. Juanita O Connor discusses why orange color can appear green when mature and offers a fruit salad recipe using oranges grapefruit peaches pineapple and lemon juice. The column also presents a 10 point guide for sewing sweaters emphasizing fabric preparation stitching, zippers, and care to prevent shrinkage.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Wingate Sew and Sew Club Meeting
The Wingate Sew and Sew Club gathered November 18 at the Baptist Church with Lorene Kinnard as hostess. Thirteen members attended along with three visitors. next meeting December 12 at the Methodist church will be a Christmas party hosted by Julia Hancock.
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Lorene Kinnard
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Madelene King
Eura Lloyd
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Minnie Wil
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Bargaining Hopes Rise Across U.S. Industries Next Year
Petrochemical workers seek 50 cents an hour raises in year one and year two plus enhanced benefits including medical care and a health and safety fund. A 40 month electrical pact ends by May, with broad, costly demands likely. Rubber and auto unions push for large increases while auto firms weigh price shifts and potential 1973 model price boosts. Teamsters loom midyear amid broader industry bargaining.
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Teamsters Union
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Promising Career Seen in Speechwriting for Youth
The piece notes that many young writers crafting political speeches view speechwriting as a promising career path. It highlights optimism about future prospects and the appeal of influencing public discourse through prepared orators.
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