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f.) i" Five Sanitary Locals Affiliated With The N.J. Building Council Many Benefits Seen For N. B. O. P. Sanitary Potters By New Tie-Up URGE EXPANSION Workers In Other States Are Asked To Join City, State Councils Official' notice was received July 9 from Secretary Harold Pierson of the New Jersey State Building and Con struction Trades Council, informing First Vice President E. L. Wheatley that the five sanitary locals in New Jersey, now affiliated with their re spective City Building Trades Coun cils, have been duly admitted as a unit into the New Jersey State Build ing and Construction Trades Council. The Executive Board of the N. B. of O. P. is pleased to hear of this prog ress and its appreciation will be sent to the Executive Board of the New Jersey council for the cooperation and assistance given in making this affil iation possible. The membership employed in the sanitary potteries has been greatly interested in seeking membership in the Building Trades Council and now that it has actually been accomplish ed, all feel that greater progress can be made to the benefit of everyone concerned in that branch of the trade. First Vice-President Wheatley will act as the representative and dele gate of the potters' unit to the coun cil meetings and convention. National officials have always be lieved that at least 60 per cent of all manufactured goods in this country is handled or installed by some mem ber of the Building Trades Union. If such an estimate is correct, it is rea sonable to assume that with the strength of the Building Trades Union being accorded in coordination with other International Unions not now affiliated with the Building Trades Council that at least 60 per cent of the total industry of the country could be organized by following out a program, if necessary, of no mechanic handling or installing products that were not made or produced under union conditions. The National Brotherhood of Op erative Potters Convention in 1940 endorsed the Board's suggestion that sanitary and porcelain locals seek ad mittance into Building Trades Coun cils in their respective cities and states. The national officials again make the same recommendation be cause if it is possible in New Jersey where one of the strongest Building Trades organization functions, it can also be accomplished in other states where potters' locals are chartered Credentials have been received for the delegate to represent the potters (Turn to Page Two) Convention Report To Be Heard on I8th Local Union 45 By Members Asked To Support USO Campaign Headed By Templeton Trenton, N. J.—Local Union No. 45 held its regular meeting last Friday but it looked as though most of the members had not recovered from the Fourth. Our delegates to the convention were all present except Brother Da vies who is still suffering from an acute attack of lumbago which caused him to leave the convention before it was closed. We hope he will soon be well again. It was decided to call a special meeting for July 18 when we hope a good crowd will attend to hear the report on the convention. Vice President Charles Zimmer in stalled the officers and also express ed our appreciation of the loyal and efficient manner in which our outgo ing president filled the office. Brother Ross Templeton answered W very suitably and pledged his support to Brother Cooper who succeeds him He stated he hoped he would be able to continue to attend in spite of the long trip from Lambertville. Brother Templeton also reported that he had been asked to take charge of the U S. O. campaign. He plans to ask all our ex-service men to help him put this over. We hope there will be a very hearty response from all our members to this most worthy cause If you are missed, please volunteer your help and financial support. Brothers Blum and Yaeger were with us from Local Union No. 49 and they too spoke very highly of the sup port and cooperation given by Broth er Templeton and wished the very (Turn to Page Two) Bridges Spurned By Longshoremen Vote For A. F. of L. In Three Far-Western Ports Recently Tacoma, Wash.—The Communist grip of Harry Bridges on the long shoremen of the West Coast was broken when the International Long shoremen's Association of the Ameri can Federation of Labor won sweep ing triumphs in NLRB elections held in three coast ports. The vote was: In Tacoma—ILA (AFL), 523 ILWU (CIO), 50. In Anacortes—ILA (AFL), 33 ILWU (CIO), 0. In Port Angeles—ILA (AFL), 78 ILWU (CIO), 3. The vote followed the recent order of the National Labor Relations Board reversing its three-year-old ruling set ting up a single coast-wide bargain ing unit for longshoremen. Under the new ruling, which permitted the longshoremen in these three ports to decide for themselves who their col lective bargaining representatives should be, these workers demonstrat ed conclusively that they want no part of Harry Bridges or Commun ist domination. Joseph P. Ryan, president of the International Longshoremen's Associ ation, hailed the election results as full vindication of the long fight put up by that union against the vicious ruling of the Labor Board which has now been reversed. He declared the vote indicated that the longshoremen of the Pacific Coast are anxious to get free of the CIO and Harry Bridges. Future Bright For Pottery Industry Lack of Foreign Competi tion Shoots Sales Along At Great Pace Cambridge, Ohio.—The July holi days are over for the members of Lo cal Union No. 122 and as business seems plentiful, the next six months should be active ones. Despite a heavy downpour of rain the first meeting of July was well attended. The delegates who just returned from Atlantic City gave us an interesting and complete report of the proceed ings Optimistic views were prevalent regarding the immediate future of the pottery industry because of less ened foreign competition. Mike Flynn of the Protective Conference seems to have an eye for bad weather effect ing the American worker after the second World War is over and the na tions recuperate for war number three. There seems little historical reason to expect the present conflict to be the last—particularly if Uncle Sam pays all the bills. I wonder if the war experts are overlooking what appears to be a splendid chance for Britain to invade Hitler territory as it is? President John Tulip advises all members owing over three months' dues to pay up and avoid a $15.00 re instatement fee, plus some inconveni ence and possible ill feeling and loss of insurance. Brother Ralph Morgan was report ed sick with a possible mild attack of tuberculosis. Brother Paul Haught is subbing for Brother Morgan on the (Turn to Page Two) Washington, D. C.—The organized workers of Argentina, one of the most powerful of the South American re publics, stand solidly with the patri otic workers of the United States in determination to resist the efforts of the Nazis to bring their poisonous doctrines to the Western World, the head of the Argentine labor move ment declared. This statement, by Jose Domenech, secretary-general of Argentina's Gen eral Confederation of Labor, appear ed in the American Federationist, of ficial monthly magazine of the Amer ican Federation of Labor. Although designated as secretary-general, rath er than president, Senor Domenech's position corresponds to that of Wil liam Green in the A. F. of L. He is the unquestioned chief of organized labor in the Argentine Republic. Senor Domenech's article was rush ed to the United States from Buenos Aires by Pan-American Airways clip per. tO TH* enow or 0EATH flUtftt 0!9?« J*M$ MINNIE MARSHAL!* Cfcemtcal Sank & ®ru«t Company *Ai.DO*rA«TOftlA f«*M l«MM- K«N«rON AVKNUK AT Require Employers To Give Statement Earnings While Working on Jobs Covered by Social Security Act Employers are required to give their workers statements showing earnings while on jobs covered by the Social Security Act. This announce ment is made by Glenn H. Pittenger, manager of the Youngstown, Ohio, field office of the Social Security Board. He said such statements must be issued at least once a year and that a statement covering wages earned in 1940 must be issued not later than February 28 of this year. The Youngstown social security office will advise employers concerning the type of wage receipt which is re quired for this purpose. Workers who are taking jobs in de fense industries or in the construc tion of new buildings resulting from the national preparedness program may come under the Social Security Act for the first time, especially where they have been doing farm work or have been in other employ ment not covered by the Social Se curity Act. A special booklet tell ing these and other workers how to calculate their future benefits under old-age and survivors insurance may now be obtained without charge through the Youngstown, Ohio, field office of the Social Security Board. Requests for this booklet, known as the "How to Calculate Your Bene fits" pamphlet, will be filled if ad dressed to Glenn H. Pittenger, man ager of the Youngstown, Ohio, field office of the Social Security Board. Two plans for security in old age are outlined in a new booklet which has just been issued by the Social Security Board. Copies may be ob tained without charge by addressing (Turn to Page Tivo) Domenech, Labor Chief In Argentine, Pleading For Hemisphere Solidarity "So far as Argentina is concerned," he wrote, "the workers have a clear idea of the present reality. The pub lic demonstrations we have staged in which we have reaffirmed our devo tion to demoncracy are an eloquent expression of the way we think. "They prove that the campaigns of confusion which are designed to dis tract us from our duty fortunately do n»t succeed in troubling the minds and hardening the hearts of the workers in our country. "We believe that we workers of the Americas must use at present our best talents and energy to defend against the enemy both inside and outside, the legislation which pro tects us, the life of our trade unions the rights we enjoy as individual* the freedom of press, association and public meeting—in short, everything that counteracts the forces which seek to exploit and enslave us. "Our program must have common (Turn to Page Two) Official Organ of the 'Natio nal Brotherhood of Operative Potters VOL XLV., NO. 12- EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1941 .00 PER YEAR First Death Claim Is Paid Uhcter NBOP Group Insurance Plan 4 The National Brotherhood of Operative Potters announced through the office of Secretary-Treasurer John Mc Gillivray that the Union Labor Life Insurance Company had paid its first claim upon the death of a member of the National Brotherhood who was insured through the group insurance proposal sponsored by this organization for all of its members. John Marshall had been an employe of the Royal China Company of Sebring, Ohio, for many years. The group insurance proposal for employes of this plant became effective as of June 1st, 1941. On the day thereafter Mr. Marshall was stricken ill and immediately rushed to the Cleveland Clinic Hospital, where he died on June 10th 1941. After the necessary forms had been completed, the Union Labor Life Insurance Company forwarded its check for $500.00 to Mrs. Minnie Marshall of 156 East Maryland Avenue, Sebring, Ohio, who was the under the policy. The National Brotherhood of Operative Potters is happy that in some small way it contributed in building up an estate for Mrs. Marshall which will help to defray some of the expenses caused through the un fortunate death of her beloved husband. The National Brotherhood is also appreciative of the fine service ren dered by the Union Labor Life Insurance Company in tha prompt payment of this claim. The Union Labor Life, Labor's own company, has built up a reputation of being cognizant of the many problems and complications sur rounding the employment of wage earners, and again they indicated by their action why Labor is so proud of its institution, and why in turn the institution should command the respect and support of all. In addition to the death claim check, Mrs. Marshall also received a check for benefits under the Hospitalization and Disability Coverage from the Hoosier Casualty Co., which company furnishes the disability protection offered by the N. B. O. P. Group Insurance Plan. This is by no means the first disability check issued. Each day many of our members are now receiving hospital benefits and weekly payments for loss of time due to disability. The Hoos ier Casualty Company is to be complimented on the excellent service which they are rendering our insured mem bers. On some few cases there may have been a little delay occasioned by the fact that Francis P. White, who is in charge of the insurance program ftr both companies, was himself disabled for some time, due to injuries sus tained in an automobile accident. More than six thousand members are now insured under the Brotherhood Group Insurance Plan and each week many new groups arebeing added. Radio Advertising For Pottery Ware Boosted By 0020 Shows Advemfeges Adver^ tised Brands Have Over Other Cigarettes, Pipes Steubenville, O.—Hi, folks! This is Local Union No. 20 again. Here we are back to work after a week's vacation and a safe and sane (or-was it?) Fourth. Our glost tunnel kiln was down for repairs—thus bringing a few days' vacation to those of that department. Once again, we are saddened by the passing of one very close to us, Broth er William Speaks of our decorating kiln lost his wife, July 8. To broth er Speaks, his son and daughter, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy. Sister Autten of our bisque depart ment is a patient at The Ohio Valley hospital, while Sister Nell Brady is a patient at the Gill Hospital. We wish them both a speedy recovery. Our plant is represented by quite a membership in the group insurance and we feel it is a fine thing. May all take advantage of this policy. Sister Juanita Caughenour of the decorating shop became Mrs. Stedina during our vacation. "Lots o' happi ness, Juanita!" Sister Agnes Carlisle had her son, William, with her over the Fourth. He in training. Bud Lodge surprised his family Saturday morning with a visit from Camp Shelby. Bud's dad is our president. During the world war our trade's production was declared non-essential. Nevertheless, we have a great part to do in these hours of defense emer gencies. No! They don't armor the battleships with our eight-inch plates and they don't use our gravy boats for transporting troops, nor do they pack six-inch shells with our "throw outs" but the potter's dollar, which he so unstintingly contributes, goes just as far toward attaining the es sentials as does the sweat of the man who is rolling armor plate. But, for us to continue our most important part in the defense program, we must have work and if we are to work, our wares must be sold. Therefore, I feel too much emphasis cannot be placed on the slogan—"Buy Ameri can." Have you ever stopped at a pottery counter in one of the stores to watch the customers? They must be cer tain that the set of dishes will be to Aunt Susie's liking, or will contrast nicely with the new table cloth with out conflicting with the daffodils in the dining room wallpaper, or the col ors will blend with the handles of that 79c steak knife set—or what have you But how many turn the ware over? Sure—a lot of them, in fact most of them turn it over but they're look ing for blisters and flaws—not "back stamps." What does it matter to them, so long as the ware suits their needs, if it's made in Scio, Liverpool Newell, Steubenville, Joisey, Japan South China or Jug Run? That's where we the potters, come in. We must impress them with the (Turn to Page Two) Ntir Yocfc. li t, 90GX0 wife and beneficiary L. U. 96 Appreciates Convention Report Members Believe Sanitary Now Receiving More Recognition Perth Amboy, X. J.—The regular meeting of Local Union No. 9 held on July 11 marked one of the largest and best meetings held here in some time, although the weather was very hot and everyone was just returning from vacations. Installation of officers was held at this meeting with the following being installed: Louis Turkus, president Nels Peter Hansen, vice president John Ki.-h, secretary Hans Miller, financial secretary and defense col lector Walter Galecht, inspector Andy Vamos, guard Sam Garlufsen, Chris Madsen, Arnold Detniar, trus tees Walter Lybeck, statistician. Brother Hugh Church gave a re port on the recent Brotherhood con vention held in Atlantic City. It was voted to concur in the action taken by him on behalf of L. U. 9C. A rising vote of thanks was given the dele gate. The members present were con vinced that sanitary is beginning to get the same recognition a3 the gen eral ware trade. It is hoped that the time is not far off when a general agreement can be reached with the trade. Brother Church and the mem bers of Local 96 wish to thank the Executive Board and the delegates at the convention for the fine treatment given Brother Hugh Church. Brother Church wishes to express his person al thanks to the ladies who attended the convention It was reported at this meeting that the cost of living is continually rising and that the brothers should not lose sight of the fact that in order for us to pay our bills it will be necessary for the wage earners to bring home pays equal to the task. Articles were (Turn to Page Two) New York, N. Y.—Mayor La Guar dia proclaimed New York the fash ion center of the entire world—not by default on account of the war in Eu rope, but by right of creative talent and skilled iabor. He spoke at a cer emony at City Hall marking the of ficial adoption of the hall-mark label of the New York dress industry. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt added that New York's claim to fashion supremacy is founded also on the good taste of a buying public that recognizes and properly evaluates good designing and good work inn ship. The label, she added, will have significance for her because it v ill convey assurance that the articles were produced under proper working conditions and could be worn "with a comfortable conscience." Endorsement of the label that from now on will be inserted in every dress manufactured in New York by any of the 800 concerns comprising the Dress Institute—along with the units Contract Signed With 177 By Case & Son Manufacturing Co. Force Ship Lines To Fire AFL Men Violation oi Law By C. I. O. Pressure Excused By NLRB Ruling Washington, D. C. (ILNS).- Two steamship companies which discharg ed 20 employes belonging to an Ameri can Federation of Labor union in 1937 will not be required to reinstate them with back pay, under a preliminary 2 to 1 decision of the National Labor Relations Board. The decision was based on the con tention that the technical violations of the National Labor Relations Act of which the companies were found guilty were involuntary and forced by action of a CIO union. The finding was the first the labor board has made in favor of excusing an employer from rehiring employe. found to have been discriminated against because of union activity. The finding, in the form of a proposed board order, was not final and the various parties were given 20 days in which to file exceptions and ask oral arguments. The board will then make a final decision. E. S. Smith Dissents Dr. Harry A. Millis, NLRB chair man, and Dr. William M. Leiserson, board member, constituted the major ity which wrote the proposed order affecting the New York and Puerto Rico Steamship Company, and the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Company, Edwin S. Smith dissented, contending the discharged workers should be reinstated with back pay. The board said that the Puerto Rico line had discharged ten members of the A. F. of L.'s Commercial Teleg raphers' Union and refused to hire two others, and that the Cuba Mail line had dismissed eight A. F. of L. members because of threatened or ac tual sit-down strikes conducted by the American Communications Associa tion, CIO, in the Summer of 1937. The companies had no other alter native than to ''entirely cease opera tions" if they had not capitulated to CIO demands for discharge of the A. F. of L. telegraphers, the Labor Board said. Technical Violation Found "It is plain, and we find," the board said, "that the respondents, under sub stantial pressure from the A. C. A., discharged or refused to employ the employes named in the complaint be cause of such employes' membership in the C. T. U., but were forced to do iSo by the strikes conducted by the A. (Turn to Page Two) Rally Is Held By Local Union 138 Local Planning Picnic To Be Held Latter Hali oi August President Harold Neville announced at the last meeting of Local Union No. 138 that a rally will be held at the session tonight. Plans will also be made for a picnic to be held the latter part of August. Invitations have been sent our na tional officers to give us talks on our labor movement and methods. We feel if we can secure these men they will be able to enlighten us on many points with which we are not famil iar. We hope to have a large turnout to start our new members out on the right foot. O. C. Union Label Featured In Ceremonies Establishing New York Style Center 138. holding membership in the Interna tional Ladies' Garment Workers Union and the Joint Board of the Dressmakers Union—was indicated by the participation of David Dubinsky and Julius Hochman. Emphasis was placed on the co operation of labor and mpl».*er groups in the use of the label when Mr. Dubinsky handed to Mr. Hoth man a check for $25,C00, the first payment of the $100,000 pledge of the I. L. G. W. U. in support of the Dress Institute. As a background for the ceremony —in which each seamstress plied gold needle—a much enlarged repro duction of the label was hung on the wall above the speakers' rostrum. In black lettering on a white ground, it reads, "New York Creation, N. Y Dress Institute. Made under the standards of the I. L. G. W. U." At the left is a silhouette of the New York skyline. Three-Week Strike Ended By Agreement Signed In Robinson, 111. INCREASE GRANTED Five Per Cent Wage Boost Is Added To 10 Per Cent Received In May Members of Local Union No. 177 of Robinson, 111., saw a year-old ambi tion, the signing of a wage contract with their employer, the W. A. Case & Son Manufacturing Co., become a reality last Saturday at the end of a two-day conference. The local was organized by the Na tional Brotherhood of Operative Pot ters slightly more than one year ago and since that time the aim of the membership and the officers has been a signed agreement with the manage ment. The firm, which has its head office located in Buffalo, granted a 10 per cent wage increase last May 1, but re fused at that time to consider sign ing a pact with the employes. After a month and a half spent in attempting to accomplish their objec tive, the members decide to call a trike on June 20. President James M. Duffy and Vice President Charles Jordan worked in conjunction with the shop committee and were able to make arrangements for a conference to end the three week work stoppage with the Buffalo officials of vhe firm at the Robinson plant last Friday. By Saturday a workable agreement had been nego tiated which calls for an additional per cent wage increase. In addition to the wage con ession, the firm agreed to improve working conditions with special emphasis on the lighting system, ventilation and the cleaning of *H departments. The pact also calls for an equal di vision of work and the payment of time and one-half for four holidays during the year. Charles Jordan and members of the committee signed in the interests of the local while Willard G. Young, plant manager, affixed his signature for the firm. The contract includes the usual 00-day reopening clause and will be effective for one year, ending July 31, 1942. The officers and the members of Local Union No. 177 have worked ex ceptionally hard the past year. The organization has an excellent founda tion and promises to continue to im prove year after year. A n i- i a o Stand Endorsed By Boilermakers Board Full Defense Aid Pledged In Statement of Council At Kansas City Kansas City, Kan.—The Executive Council of the International Brother hood of Boilermakers pledged its full support to President Roosevelt in the national defense program. In a forthright declaration of pol icy, the union said: "The authorized signature of any accredited representative of this In ternational Brotherhood affixed to a working, collective bargaining agree ment, guarantees the employers, party thereto, of strict adherence to and compliance with, all of the terms em bodied in the pact. "This organization selects its mem bership, and there is no haven within its portals for the disciples of Com munism, Fascism, Nazism or other enemies and perverters of free, dem ocratic institutions. "Our Brotherhood has as a result of its GO years of practical educational experience attained the qualifications to render unexcelled and unequalled services to the railroad, shipbuilding, construction and metal manufactur ing industries in all matters involving industrial relations. "The fact that our nation is now girding to defend with all of its limit less resources the very fundamentals of the inalienable rights of individ ual liberty, assured by the provisions of our Federal Constitution, should not be construed to mean that those treasured rights and privileges should be even temporarily suspended. "Inexperienced leadership of so called 'independent,' 'industrial' and foredoomed 'company unions,' present an ever-present industrial menace and through their doctrines of class hatred and alien philosophies, jeopar dize our entire creative plans. "We repose our abiding faith and confidence in our American govern mental institutions, and in our in (Turn to Page Two)