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Nelson Praises Cooperation
"I
don't know of
Incentive Pay Program Is
Studied By Joint Council
To Help Solve Problems
WPB CHAIRMAN PRAISES COOPERATION
Washington, D. C. (ILNS). WPB Chairman Donald M.
Nelson told Washington reporter "that we are making consider
able progress" with the management-labor council to work out an
incentive payment program which would be acceptable to both
groups.
WPB has "never contemplated any general edict commg from
Washington on incentive plans for all of industry," Nelson de
clared. "Whatever we have contemplated has been selected with
respect to the type of industry, the need for it, and the ability
of both workers and management to get along happily under it."
Thus far, he emphasized. discussions'
have been only in a preliminary stage
and he expressed confidence that any
suitable plan worked out would be
accepted 011 a voluntary basis through
labor and management at the plant
level.
The recently established WPIi Man
agement-Labor Council includes Presi
dents William C.reen of the AFL,
Philip Murray of CIO. Erie Johns!on
of United Stales Chamber of Com
merce, Frederick ('raw lord of National
Association of Manufacturers, and one
additional representative of each of
the four organizations.
any better way o
approaching any production problems
than that of management, and labor
working together in the plant, botii
wanting to do more," Nelson said in
his press conference. "I have never
seen as good results as voluntary
agreement. Wherever voluntary man
agement-labor committees have been
established wholeheartedly by man
agement and labor, 1 haven't seen
single instance where it hasn't been
successful and very successful—in
helping solve production problems.
Some of the suggestions that have
come out of this cooperation have been
magnificent in production results."
He revealed I hat some of (he pro
duction ideas developed through labor
management committees have been
shared with our Allies to help them In
their production problems.
Sees Nigger Job Ahead
"We have got lo Keep oil doing :i
better job all the time in production
finding the way lo make llie things wo
want. The production job is nol. licked
by any manner of means, and will
never be until the war Is over," Nel
son said in answer to questions as to
whether lie anticipates unemployment
will occur because of program read
justments. "There is a constancy] in
creasing demand arid need for_j*rnc
tlcally everything that I know any
thing about in connection with tl»e
wa r."
Shenango
(Continued From Page One)
tent of collective bargaining as prac
ticed by the National Brotherhood of
(•iterative Potters in its lil'ly-t liret
years of existence, provides for a eon
tferenee composed of representatives of
the two parlies, which meets biennial
ly to formulate a wage contract, cover
Ing a period of I wo years, with a sixty
day reopening clause permitting tin
employees' side lo present a request for
an increase in wage* if co^t 11 villi
Increases of if conditions warrant
same.
The employer has I he same privilt
If living costs decrease or a business
depression is at hand, to ask for
decrease in wage rales.
There is also a Standing Committee
Willi three represent a! Ives of each side
meeting twice a month throughout (lit
year to take can* of matters develop
Ing through (lie constant process of
chunging shapes and designs which in
volves simplified or dlfliciili work oper
utions, establish prices ami worl
arrangements that will enable tin
Workers to maintain their established
earnings. We have another commillet
consisting of (wo representatives from
lalwir and management to rcccivc all
cases of discharged employees, win
feel that they were unfairly dismissed
The decisions of these bodies are Una
When yuu cast your ballot oil May
20 vote for alliliation with the National
Brotherhood of Operative Pollers,
Vote for an organization liial under
Stands your problems, an organl/.alion
that is composed entirely of pottery
workers, an organization which by its
past record has proven that Its sole
purpose Is to place before workers of
the pottery industry unionism in its
true form, guaranteeing Justice |o both
employer and employee.
Kansas Labor Law
iLituliuu, .1 I torn One)
Unions, si 11 low n strikes, boycotts
against lion union gtMids, jurisdictional
Strlkex, or any except peaceful picket
Ing in the immediate area of an indus
trial dispute.
Violations are punishable by tin
up lo $r00, Jail terms up to six mouths
or
Ih»th.
There is 110 special admlnis
tralive ayeiicy and enforcement is left
With the Slate's regular law ofliccrs.
Opponents of lite law complained
from the first that no such legislation
would quiet the shouts about union
practices in war industries. No Slab
law, Ihcy wild, could touch unions
^operating on Federal war projects.
And union attorneys .set to work
mapping a test suit expected io sires*
tin*
1 |M'int.
Under some interpretation^ Hie first
anion registration under the new act
may not be required until next Febru
tiry.
President Koosevelt's order
trans­
ferring control of wages from the War
I/ibor Hoard, on which organized la
bor had at least a minority represen
tation, to Economic Stabilizer Byrnes,
and ordering him to refuse approval of
wage increases greater than allowed
by the Liltle Steel Formula, amounts
to
a grave injustice
to
the workers.
The Little Steel Formula permits
wage increases of only 1.1% over Jan
1, If Ml, although actually the cost of
living has gone up by 24% since then.
Far from the worker's wages con
tributing to the higher cost of living
they have only been striving desper
ately to keep up with It.
The injustice of this formula lias
been somewhat, modified by the fact
that the War Labor Board could grant
increases to remedy inequalities, that
is, to bring up lower paid workers lo
the standards won by workers else
where where the unions were stronger
or the employer less stillborn, llut this
reasonable rule, which made sonu
justice and flexibility possible under
the Little Steel Formula has now been
wiped out by the President's order.
Secondly I here were nearly 10,000
cases for wage increases pending
fore llie War Labor Board, some of
them as long as a year and some of
I hem representing voluntary agree
ments between the employers and tin
workers which awaited only llie tech
nical approval of the War Labor
Board, all of which have
IMCII
adverse
iy affected by llie President's order
This is bitterly unjust for it penalizes
the workers through a reduction in
their standard of living, either for the
delays of the War Labor Board, or in
some cases for the dilatory tactics of
their employers.
While tiie hold (he line order by the
President also subjects other prices
control, that is merely locking (lie door
after the horse lias been stolen so fat
as the workers are concerned, for tlit
cost of food has skyrocketed far be
yond the average increases in thu
wage rates.
While the workers are tints suffer
ing a reduction In their standard of
living even before paying taxes, tin
receivers of salaries bigger than .$57,
(Hto, through the anti-administration
majority in Congress, have had .tlx
ceilings on their Salaries removed
Surely this is favoring the rich and
penalizing the workers. II is a Irihut*
to the patriotism of the "uuionccrs" as
I lie labor-haters sneeringly call them
that men like Nick Zona rick, the Presi
dent of the Aluminum Workers, and
nearly all other labor leaders except
Koosevelt hating John L. Lewis, ar»
still urging union members not to
strike, even though the President's
order amounts technically to a breach
of the original no-strike agreement.
ALFRED BAKER LEWIS,
Member Local 180
American Federation of Teachers,
SWEDEN READY TO AID
IN FEEDING CHILDREN
OF OCCUPIED NATIONS
Stockholm (ILNS),— "Sweden's re
ply to the appeal by Herbert lioovw
(lor an arrangement whereby the
neutral countries of Sweden and
Switzerland would provide food for
the children in the Axis-occupied conn
tries! Is self-evident," says an editorial
in the Stockholm newspaper Dagcns
Nyheter. "The Swedish government
and all Swedes who work for the re
liel of the occupied countries, arc
anxious to help as soon as posslhlu
with men and ships-and in certain
circumstances, also with food. Pro
posnls to this effect have repeatedly
been made by Sweden. Sometimes tlx
prospects for this aid appeared prom
ising, but then something would bloci
the way. One clrcuiasiancc (hat has
hindered progress, especially as it con
eerns the Norwegians, has been tin
reluctance of the Allies to establish
precedent. The attitude lias been that
a* soon as they would extend help in
one direction, the same aid and lacili
lies would be demanded by others.
"Sonic countries, however, are worm
off than others. Their children, their
sick and their aged need iuunediah
help and s|ccial care. Plans to aid
the Norwegian children were com
pleled. Then the (Jernians sloppe
the safe conduct trallic through which
it was intended the relief could in
given. Tiie main thing is that sonu
thing must be done during the critica
period of the late winter and tin
spring. The time lost now cannot la
made up if children die. or are in
jured for life. This i u dreadful
thought."
Ask
for Union Labeled merchandise.
President Is Urged
To Veto "Vicious"
Farm Labor Bill
Told Object Is To Freeze
Workers To Low Wages
Of Dixie Planters
Organized labor, liberal farm groups
and numerous religious cooperative and
civic organizations this week urged
President Roosevelt to veto legislation
to recruit farm labor.
The measure appropriates $20,100,
000, the bulk of which is to lie turned
over to county farm agents and state
extension services, but is hedged about
with restrictions which opponents in
sist make it unworkable.
The bill makes it illegal to trans
port workesr out of a county without
the consent of the farm agent. Another
provision authorizes the establishment
of minimum standards of wages, hous
ing ami other conditions for imported
workers, but forbids similar protection
to Americans.
"Worse Than Wasted"
In a telegram to the President,
Julius (». Luhrseii. executive secretary
of the Railway LalMir Executives' As
sociation, vigorously assailed
provisions, contending "the money
would be worse thn.n wasted" by
county agents. "Organized railroad
workers respectfully ask you to dis
approve the measure," Luhrsen de
clared, "and will support your veto
and requests for funds 100 per cent.'
When the bill was before Congress
Critics charged it had been dictated by
the Farm Bureau Federation, which
will control its administration through
county agents.
"Freezes" Workers
The main purpose of the measure is
lo enable large commercial Interest
lo hoard surplus labor and to keep
wages and working conditions below a
decent level, according to Secretary
II. L. Mitchell of the Southern Tenant
Farmers' Union.
"It is very disturbing," Mitchell
said, "to learn that our government is
transporting farm workers by airplaiu
from the Bahamas to Florida at a
time when thousands of American clti
zens are jobless in nearby states."
The People's Lobby, headed by
Bishop Francis J.
McCoimcll,
told tin
President the legislation was put
through Congress by a "selfish, well
entrenched mono|Mly which is heavily
subsidized by the government," and
added.
"Next, to the submarine menace, this
monopoly constitutes the greatest
Ihreat to the successful prosecution of
the war.
"Big Southern plantation owners
life insurance companies and othei
Simon Legrees of factory farms in th
West threaten food shortages to insun
high prices to consumers, ail for tin
benefit of speculators, all representee
in both Senate and House. This groiq
should stop its perversive activities
and turn American. We are fighting a
people's war."
Capital And Labor
Warned To Unite
Solve Problems Together Or
See Freedom And De
mocracy Die
New York. Labor and industry
must solve the tremendous economic
problems of (lie future together or
stand aside and see democracy, fret
enterprise and competitive capitalism
go down, speakers dec I a red at a ses
sion on "nomocracy and War" at
tended by more than three hundred
delegate lo the annual convention of
I he Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel
Waldorf-Astoria.
In an atmosphere of striking accord
between the two traditionally lioslih
groups, the delegates beard Roherl
Walt of the American ^Federation of
Labor say thai Industry's workers a 1st
were Industry's customers: that "you
cannot run a business without cu
toiners, and you cannot have enough
customers to live oil unless wag
earners have dependable and adequab
incomes."
Mr. Watt, urging a partnership of
business and labor, said lie was "situ
ply trying to he realistic."
"If we fall to do tills job ourselves
It will be manhandled by befuddled
ideological folks who are so seriously
conscious of carrying out a great mis
sion that they have very remote con
tact with reality," he continued, "if
we take time out to remember the con
sequences of the lack of employment in
other lands, I am sure we will striv*
together with all our great skill and
resources and do tin? job ourselves.
"If we are going to have democracy
we are going lo have jobs, and vic
versa. You cannot understand (he word
unless
you
have democracy, and again
vice versa. We want 110 sham front
or fictitious paternalism, no rabbit pit
which Is lifty-fllty on u per capita
basis.
Try the New Betsy Ross
Enriched Sandwich Bread
GODDARD BAKERS
THJT POTTERS HEftALD
POT-HASH
By A. POTTER
Attention of the entire country, espe
cially organized workers, has been
(K'used ujKin the threatened coal
Strike. John L. Lewis, who seems able
to defy almost anyone and get away
with it, apparently is standing firm in
his original demands for a flat $2 per
day increase. Even .though a large
number of people feel the miners are
entitled to an increase in wages, we
ire glad that a truce has been reached
ind work resumed in an industry so
vital to our war effort.
Potters working at the Shenango
IMittery in New Castle who will vote 011
May 20 for affiliation with an org
anization to represent them in col
lective bargaining with their employer,
an see how much benefit they will
derive frdm affiliation with District
No. HO. United Mine Workers of Amer
ica. Is this the tyi»e of organization
my
OIK'
these
would want to represent them?
Is the CIO grab catchers any better,
what benefit could you hoje to derive
from such organizations? Stop, look
ind listen. Compare the past records
the CIO and
see
whether you an
willing to let your future well-beinj:
rest in the hands of .those who know
absolutely nothing of your problems.
(Jo to the polls on May 20 and cast
your vote for the National Brotherhood
•f Operative Potters, one "who knows
your problems.
While most of us are familiar with
the anti-labor bills lefore many Legis
latures, do not be surprised to see
Congress come through with measures
of the same stripe. And one does not
have to look very far to find the reason
for this it's old John L. (Bushy
Brows) Lewis. It is. not improbable
this man may be the cause of labor
losing many of its hard-earned gaiu.
Therefore, it again becomes the duty
of every union man .to keep in touch
with his representatives in both stat«
and national capitols, urging them to
do all they can to prevent the passage
of any bills that would interfere with
the lights of labor.
Well, well! Believe Lt or .not (apol
ogies to Ripley), but the OP
A lias
finally admitted I hat prices, particu
larly in the food line, are "practically
out of control." Even though all of its
have been aware of this for sonu
months, we are at least glad to know
these' officials have finally awakened to
lliis well-known fact. Congratulations
to theui for their alertness in this
ma Iter!
this ofie over: A motorist
having a.n "A" eaiil is entitled to four
gallons of gas per week, or 208 gallons
per year. At IV per gallon this would
total $37.44. Xow let us say this
motorist pays $12 for his llee'use, $
for federal use tax stamp, $1 for
driver's license iVnd $1 for tire insiiec
tion, or a total of $11. In other words
a motorist in this class pays fees
totalling $11) so he can buy $.'{7.44 worth
of gasoline. And don't forget that
large part of the gasoline money goes
for taxes, too. After this analysis may
be we had better go into hiding!
During past years about this time
potters were getting all worked up
over llie annual picnic staged by their
organization. It's tough to forego such
a fine affair, but .that's just one of Hit
many things that brings home to
the fact that we have a war on our
hands.
Invest ill Freedom
War Bond!
In
case
Buy another
N O I E
To Members Who Are In
sured Under The N. B. Of
O. P. Group Insurance
of an accident or sickness
for which claim is to be made untie
the N. B. O. P. Group Insurance, be
sure to:
1—See a physician Immediately.
2—Report the accident or sickness
to the N. B. 0. P. Headquarters at
once.
3—Written notice of claim must be
submitted within 10 days in the case
of a sickness and within 20 days in
the case of an accident.
Bungling Of OPA
Blamed For Great
Potato "Mystery"
?rice Ruling Diverted Na
tion's Reserves Into Hands
Of Black Marketeers
One of the great mysteries has been
the virtual disappearance from the
market
of
millions
of bushels
of
potatoes.
In many sections of the country
housewives for several weeks have
sea relied in vain for this standby of
the average family diet.
Even army supply officers have been
bafiled in their efforts to obtain sufli
ient potatoes for the armed forces. At
numerous camps throughout the East
spuds" have been missing from
menus for many days.
The situation is so bad that the
Federal Food Administration has as
signed agents to watch shipping points,
with instructions to head off any con
signments intended for black markets.
Army Seizes Shipment
At Philadelphia this week a carload
shipment of 45,000 pounds of Maine
potatoes was seized and turned over
to the army for soldiers at Fort Dix.
Unless the earth has opened up and
swallowed potato reserves, they should
be adequate until llie new crop conies
in a few months later. Several weeks
ago a survey disclosed a supply so
large that rationing was considered
unnecessary. Then almost overnight
millions of bushels went into hiding.
For tlui.t situation the Oliice of Pricf
Administration this week admitted it
was to blame. The big mistake, offi
cials said, was in failing to place an
over-all price celling on all potatotes.
Ruling Favors Racketeers
Instead, two price levels we're estab
lished—one ttf $3.75 a hundred pounds
for tabic potatoes, and another of $4.25
a hundred pounds for seed potatoes,
There is no difference between the two
grades.
Immediately practically every bush?
of potatoes Ix'canie "seed.'. In order to
dispose of them, dealers were required
to secure from purchasers a certificate
testifying the potatoes were inteneled
for planting.
Since the supply of "seed' jwitatoes
resulting from this hocus-iocus tiecame
greatly in excess of (lie legitimate de
maud, dealers have
IMMMI
unable
dispose of their stocks, except through
black markets. That is
where
thou
sands of bushels have gone.
Consumer Is The Victim
The ultimate victim, of course, was
the consumer. When able to obtain
potatoes, he has been compelled tefpay
prices much higher than the lega
ceiling.
S. Robert Schley, head of a big Bal
tiniore commission firm, declared tha
the plight of housewives and .the army
Is due entirely to the "stupidly of tin
OPA.
"It has arranged matters so that flu
black market ami the bootlegger con It
get away with the entire' potato crop,
Sclile'y said.
The difference between what (lit
owner thinks his house is worth and
what a buyer is willing to pay is some
thing colossal.
frr.
ATTENTION
POTTERS!
The following shops as
listed below are the only
union Harbor shops in the
Chester and Newell dis
trict. Check the list and if
the shop you have been
patronizing is not listed, it
has been declared unfair to
organized labor and not
worthy of your patronage.
NEWELL, W. VA.
William Kaufman
Waldo Hall
CHESTER, W. VA,
F. A. Hissam
J. E. Sager
Furniture—Stoves—Bedding
Linoleum Curtains
Drapery Rugs Carpets
Radios Appliances
Convenient Terms
EXCHANGE YOUR CASH FOR BONDS OR STAMPS HCRE.
"MAKE IT FUN TO STAY AT HOME"
CROOK'S
^THE BEST PLACE TO BUY AFTER ALL"
ESTABLISHED 1880 EAST LIVERPOOL OHIO
Boys In The Service
(Continued From Page One)
written. Private Cook is a British
soldier and has high praise for our
fighting men stating they have plenty
of nerve.
Both men promised short work of
.the enemy if we would only supply
them with the equipment they need.
Private Cook also told of the good
work the Red Cross is doing to make
them as comfortable as possible.
Several people who heard the letters
read were ple'ased, they were sorry
they had donated so little for so much
ippreciation. It is not too late for
all of us to do our share and get 0111
boys back home victorious. Buy that
extra War Bond next pay and join in
the fight.
We have some complaints about one
of the shops that does not allow
visitors in the plant. When a boy in
the service comes home on furlough
the first person he wants to see is
'Mothej'" and "Dad." If it is during
working hours naturally he will go to
the shop only to he refused admittance
although he worked there before going
into the service. We are inclined to
believe the executives of the plant
would not be quite so strict if they
we're properly approached about this
matter.
The decal girls at the Royal art
having some trouble over doing elecal
on underglaze ware. They presented
their case before the Standing Com
mittee and are now waiting a elecisiou.
All members are urged to check
their elues book and see if it is paid
up-to-date. Remember after four
months in arrears you automatically
suspend yourself, thereby losing your
insurance. Protect your loved ones by
protecting yourself, pay your dues and
assessments promptly.—O.C. 121.
Potters At Trenton
(Continued From Page One)
tables to help their slim pocketbooks
and Uncle Sam to win the war.
To Local Union 50—We were ve^.v
pleased to take note of your bowlin
aspirations a few weeks ago in th
Herald and hojie circumstance's w i
e i e i u i e n I n e n o
far distant future.
We are saddened by flic action 1
the Ohio State Senate with regards
Demand the Union Label.
3
Si
1
limiting the hours of female worker
which makes us think that it may
a good thing that our legislative repn
sentatives recessed even though tin
did not pass the Silicosis Compensate
bill.—O. C. 45.
Thursday, Mny 0, 1043.
N O I E
Important Announcements of Loral
Unions arc to lie found in this
Column
4$ $ 'S'
NOTICE FINISHERS
The following1 is a replica of the official ballot for
general election of National officers and delegate to the
A. F. of L. convention, which according to law, must be
printed in each issue of the Potters Herald during the
entire voting period of the general election.
Sample
FOR PRESIDENT
(Vote for One)
DI'FFY, JAMES M.. (Turner)
Local I'nion No. 7(5
HALL, JOHN R., (Turner)
All members of Local Union No. &
53 are urgently requested to at- *t*
tend our next regular meeting oil
May 13 and cast their vote for
National officers. Polls will open
at 7:30. p. m.
Local Union No. 41 Sehring, Oliio
FOR SECRETARY-TREASURER
(Vote tor One)
McOIIJJVKAY, JOHN I)., (Handler)
Local Union No. 10 East Liverpool, Ohio
FOR FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
(Vote
for
*2* «j»
FINAL NOTICE
Brothers R. Maley McCloy and
William Hoy, members of Local
Union 131, are requested to con
tact their financial secretary he
fore their next regular meeting or
they will be lip for suspension.
j» $• «j» $» j« 1$
Enforcement Of
(Continued From Page One)
ceivable to think that with many of
our sons ami daughters in the service
defending their country against the
tyrant of the Japanese government",
that any merchant would stoop so low
as .to offer for sale products of that
country. Wake up potters it is time to
act.
The death claim of Brother Richard
Robson was approved. Dick as we was
familiarly known by his many friends,
had been in poor health for the past
few years but always found time to
attend local whenever his health would
permit. Our heartfelt sympathy is ex
tended to the bereeaved family.
Brother Clarence McKinnon who has
been 011 the sick list for the past few
months is up and around again.—O.C.
12.
DOCTOR SHOES
FOR FOOT
COMFORT
Flexible and
rigid arch
tyles in ox
o s a n
high shoes.
$10.00
X-ray Fitting
BENDHEfM'S
East Sixth Street
One)
WIIEATLEY, E. L., (Kilmnan)
Local I'nion No. 9 East Liverpool, Ohio
FOR SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
(Vote lor One)
Ilt'LL, FRANK, (Decorating Kilnman)
Local I'nion No. 124 East Liverpool, Ohio
NEWTON, CHARLES, (Kiliilireman)
Local Union No. 5!) Sehring, Ohio
FOR THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
(Vote for One.)
JIYTDEN, FLOYD, (Kilnfirenian)
Lot a! Union No. 130 East Liverpool, Ohio
SLAVEN, JAMES, (Decorator)
Local Union No. 121 East Liverpool, Ohio
FOR FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
Vote for One)
ZIMMER, CHARLES. (Sanitary Caster)
Local Union No. 45 Trenton, N. J.
FOR FIFTH VICE PRESIDENT
(Vote for
One)
NEWBON, GEOIUiE II.. (Kilnman)
Local Union No. 35 Trenton, N. J.
FOR SIXTH VICE PRESIDENT
(Vote for One)
DIC.MAN, GUY, (Jiggerman)
Local Union No. 12..'. East Liverpool, Ohio
TURNER. EOR E, (Caster)
Local Union No. 4 East Liverpool, Ohio
FOR SEVENTH VICE PRESIDENT
(Vote for One)
JORDAN. CHARLES F., (Kilmnan)
Local I'nion No. 59 Sebring, Ohio
FOR EIGHTH VICE PRESIDENT
(Vote for One
HADWICK, JOSHUA, (Jiggerman)
Local Union No. 12 East Liverpool, Ohio
COFFEY, JAMES, (Kilnman)
Local Union No. 122 Cambridge, Ohio
FOR DELEGATE TO A. F. OF L. CONVENTION
(Vote for One)
I'ACE, iEORE, (Kilnman)
Loral Union No. 113 Huntington Park, Calif.
SIMI'SON, JOHN, (Sanitary Caster)
Local Union No. 45 Trenton, N. J.
Buffalo, N. Y.