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NATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF
OPERATIVE POTTERS
VOL. XL, NO. 17
The interim report by President
.‘Green, received from George L.
Googe, director of the Southern cam
paign, contained these highlights:
1.—AFL unions during the drive
have already won more than 200
NLRB collective bargaining elections.
2.—In four-out-of-five cases, Mr.
Googe declared, no election is needed
because it is possible to convince the
employer that the AFL unions rep
resent more than a majority of his
employees and he is willing to sign a
contract.
3. —A special report listed 99 new
companies where the Southern Con
ference of Teamsters has successfully
completed organization and signed
new agreements with the manage
ments.
4. —Another special report on the
textile industry listed 18 plants where
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Odis D. Dutton
Elected President
Of Local Union 183
Los Angeles, Calif. Local Union
No. 183 elected the following officers
for the last six months of 1946: Odis
D. Dutton, president Clyde Pruitt,
vice president Julie Amy, financial
secretary Franklin H. Campbell, re
cording secretary Gettie Gillian,
treasurer Brother Fitzpatrick, de
fense. fund secretary James Lamb,
-x statistician John Bratcher, inspector
^Brother Zeigler, guard Brother Mil
kier, trustee for 18 months.
W This local has not met for a month
due to the fact that our vacations
eliminated our regular sessions.—
O. C. 183.
New York (FP) —The NLRB’s
ability to contribute to peaceful labor
relations was seriously undermined
by the 79th Congress, Henry Zon,
former Federated Press Washington
correspondent, charged in the Guild
Reporter, newspaper of the American
Newspaper Guild.
Ane appropriations cut of almost
^$700,000 and a “piece of legal hocus
pocus,” the administrative procedure
act, are the two knives the late Con
gress slipped into the NLRB before
adjourning, Zon said.
Labor Board officials said the ap
propriations cut, amounting to 13 per
cent of the board’s tentative budget,
is the worst in its history and comes
at a time when the board is least pre
pared to meet it. The budget was
slashed from $4,747,900 to $4,069,500,
the bulk of it from salary allocations.
Already some 200 of the board’s
990 employees have been lopped from
its payroll. About half of these were
members of the professional staff and
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Chicago.—More than 100,000 new members have been added
to the rolls of the American Federation of Labor since the recent
inauguration of its drive throughout the South, AFL President
William Green reported to the Executive Council meeting here.
The interim report, filed by George L. Googe, Southern or-1
ganizing director, said 800 new collective bargaining relationships,
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80 per cent of them without the necessity of employee elections,
Other outstanding developments at the first week’s meeting!
of the Council included:
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1.—Strong endorsement of James C. Petrillo, president of the
American Federation of Musicians, i»4---------------------------------
his challenge of the Lea Act, regard
ed by the AFL as punitive legislation
designed particularly to injure Mr.
Petrillo his entire organization.
2. —A de.mite .stand serving notice
on President Truman that the AFL
will refuse to participate further in
discussions of the International Labor
Organization if he follows the re
ported recommendation of Labor Sec
retary Schwellenbach to alternate
American labor representation on a
50-50 basis between the AFL and
CIO.
3. —Sharp criticism by Mr. Green
of NBC cancellation of a speech by
CIO President Philip. Murray, coupled
with a denunciation of Murray’s at
tack on the California State Council
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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL WARNS TRUMAN
IT WILL DECLINE ANY PART IN ILO
IF THE CIO IS GIVEN AN EQUAL VOICE
Outing Enjoyed
By Employees Of
Universal Pottery
Cambridge, Ohio. The eleventh
annual picnic for employees of the
Universal Potteries, Inc., and their
families was held Saturday at the
Cambridge City Park, with approxi
mately 1,000 persons in attendance.
The day’s outing was dedicated to the
employees who served in the armed
forces and have returned to their
former jobs. y I
Mil G. D. AgheW, genial fnan
ager, welcomed /tha ax-seryiqemen,
stating, “they were winners during
the war and we are glad to have
them at the plant where they will be
producers and winners for the com
pany.”
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The picnic, one of
cessful ever planned,
guidance of Brother
son. A picnic dinner
6:30. Free dancing was enjoyed from
9 to 12, with various a
tests held.
Harry Thomp
Wenjo8yedefrom
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Strike, Lockout Halt
this obviously means increasing in- |^e country,
ability to handle board cases quickly.
The NLRB’s case load is now|
higher than at any time since 1937,
Zon reported, with a backlog of about)
The type of case coming before the|wo, er.s
board is also changing, Zon said.|coal mines
Prior to 1939, most cases consisted of The court
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Trentonian Is Now
Frank Mills, packer, was winner of I PnUtMlinn
the grand prize and was presented UaUy a UDHCailOn
with a table model radio. There were I ..
100 prizes awarded to various con-( Trenton, N. J. (FP) The
testants Itonian—a newspaper born of the
No picnic is complete without a |Printers’ st”ke against the wealthy
ball game. A softball game was the |^ern*Z. ^amiowners of the
source of entertainment in the after- |t°n became a daily
noon between Plants 1 and 2. Brother (August 12.
Frank Campbell, president of No. 1221 A flurry of good wishes
announced the afternoon events and Ibrother unionists cheered members of
Earl Tritt, plant superintendent had (Local 71, International Typographical
charge of announcing the evening af- (Union (AFL), who have been on
fairs. Istrike since January 16 to get a
Appreciation is extended to the (union shop at the Times, which had
committees for the splendid work |a monopoly grasp on Jersey’s capital
they did in this most successful pic- |city.
nic.—O. C. 122. But with the Trentonian’s circula-
climbing over the* l(),0C0 mark
A*as M- F# ,rs Si
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(among progressives, union families
Alnmfdn rnrtinn---------- land Just P,ain PeoPle wLo want a
Aiameaa construction i
Oakland, Calif. (FP) Practically (over.
all heavy construction and excavation A fierce circulation battle is prob
in Alameda County has been halted (ably in the offing, but it looks as
by a strike by the International (though the Kerneys started some
Brotherhood of Teamsters (AFL) (thing bigger than they are.
against thrw contracting firms. Other I Three i5.minute radio spota on
contractors in the Alameda County WTTM loPal NBC outlct an ele(,tri(.
branch of Associated General Con-1 signboard and an.out SUpp„rt
tractors then ceased work and locked L, do»ens of union |oca|, wll| ive
O“t their employees. 1 tQ th(1 bab dai]
The strike arose from failure of I ...
the three companies to pay retroac- (present the paper is serviced by
tive wages guaranteed by a contract (Federated Press and Transradio
signed May 4. IPress. AP and UP wires are expect
led to be installed within two months.
od, newsy tebloidt the monopoiy is
Art Hoffman, whiz-bang editor of
(the thriving infant, said: “This opera
(tion is working out so well that we
(are thinking of taking on a fe4r other
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(back-slid publishers in othar parts
complaints of unfair labor practices I yisory worker case to be argued on
like discriminatory discharge, anti-|^s me^t8 in October. J. & L. is run
union propaganda and company Pin8 interference for industry on the
unionism. After 1939 the majority of I issue.
cases involved designation of appro-1 The court held the company “failed
priate bargaining units and union to make a sufficient showing of in
majorities. Now the trend is back to-1 jury or*of irreparable injury which
ward the complaint case, the percent-1 might result to it during the interim
(pending determination on the merits.”
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feared the backlog may run over. the| .... rm.
8,00ft. mark by the end of the next Washington (FP)-The U S Cir
fiscal year, since the board is receiv- ™1’ Court AP?eal? h“ dIcnied
Ing a constantly increasing number of !emp?r?,YJ"“n't,on VJ' Jon“
cases. New eases during the past La“Kh'" ®teel, S?.1? w^h 8™Kh‘ to
fiscal year totaled more than 12,000 fc?"1 United Mme Workers
compared with approximately 9,750 AFL? »"d the K»''«™ment from
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EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1946
A. F. L. Sounds Aggressive Call
BRING THEM TO LIGHT
Local Union No. 5
Hears Fine Report
On Convention
Evansville, Ind.—The report of the
delegates to the National Convention
was given at the last meeting of
Local No. 5. We extend our thanks to
the delegates for the well given re
port.
Sister Theresa Montgomery re
signed as inspector and was elected
recording secretary by acclamation.
Sister Beatrice Brinker^has resigned
as recording secretary. Sorry to loose
such an efficient secretary, but she
has taken a trip to the altar.
Brother John Schutz was elected
inspector by acclamation.
Sister Clara Peck has returned to
work after an illness and Sister El
nora Krietzer is in St. Mary’s Hos
pital where she underwent a minor
operation.
President Frank Miller would like
suggestions as to how to increase the
attendance at the local union meet
ings. This time we had refreshments
after the regular meeting and every
one enjoyed themselves.—O. C. 5.
Regular Session
Held Last Week
By (/. No. 44
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Sebring, Ohio.—Local Union No.
membership met in regular session
last week with President Hamilton
presiding. Routine affairs of the or
ganization were transacted.
No. 44 has a new landlord. The
Veterans of Foreign Wars bought the
building, but we can continue to use
the meeting room.
There was an open meeting of all
members of the N. B. O. P. in the
Sebring district held August 8. Our
National President James M. Duffy
and three vieje presidents, George
Turner, James Slaven and T. J. Des
mond, along with Secretary Jordan
were present. We were very pleased
to have so many of the official family
visit us at one time.
Brother Duffy informed us that the
Board does not approve of so many
outlaw strikes as there have been in
Sebring recently. There were a num
ber of heated arguments in which
President Duffy capably handled the
situation on the outlaw strikes, but
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AFL Garment Workers
Win Increase In Wages
New York (FP)—A wage increase
of 5 4/10 per cent for all employees
of companies belonging to the Union
Made Garment Manufacturers’ Asso
ciation has been negotiated by the
United Garment Workers (AFL).
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Employees
Hold Picnic
Over 400 Attend Fine
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Contests were held throughout the (Turn to Page Six)
day. Following is a list of events and
winners:
50-Yard Dash, Single Women—
Farm Union Given
Charter By AFL
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Local 20265 will initiate 75 new
members when they meet Sunday.
This increase puts the total member-
khip of the local over the 700 m*rk.
The Sebring Central Labor Union,
Local 44 and Local 192 reported en
dorsement of the Dever-Sharpnack
Salem, Ohio.—Salem China Com-Jbenefit fund, the fund to help Se
pany employees, members of Local (bring’s only two double amputee vet
Union No. 42 held their annual picnic (erans. These donations must be
at Craig Beach, Lake Milton, Satur- (turned in to the American Legion by
day, August 10. There were over 400 (September 1.
present and a good time enjoyed by Local 121 reported a regular meet
all, especially the young fry. |ing. The French-Saxon liners were
The committee in charge of the af- (paid protest money. The decal work
fair was headed by Phil K. Laughlin, |ers ask for adjustment on decal
and comprised of Danny Karp, Ever-[prices.
ett Jackson, Ralph Whiteleather, A motion was made and carried to
Leona Walter, Florence Means and (give Smith Larkins, former secretary
Margaret Lodge. We owe this com- (treasurer, a vote of thanks for his
mittee a vote of thanks for the grand (fine work in the Council.
picnic. At the close of the meeting a com-
(Radio Station WIP Gets
Baby Show Winner—Larry Reader. |j Qfrikp
50-Yard Dash, Boys 8-11 Years- I ippeO D.V OLFlKe
First, Allen Bowker second, Thomas! Philadelphia (FP) Philadelphia
Ehrhart third, Larry Staffer. |dial-twiddlers are getting nothing but
75-Yard Dash, Boys 11-14 Years—(canned music and static from Station
Don Morrow, Fred Drotleff, James (wiP these days, and harried execu
Fetty. |tives left to run the station when its
50-Yard Dash, Girls 6-11 Years—(staff of 45 struck are getting nothing
Marlene Greene, Pat Schmidt, Shirley [but headaches.
McClish. The strike was called July 17 by
75-Yard Dash, Girls 11-14 Years—[Local 1, American Communications
Irene Brunner, Peggy Hunter, Donna (Association when its contract with the
Staffer. (station expired with the company re­
Shoe Race, Boys—Don Morrow, (fusing to bring wage rates up to in
Larry Staffer, Sam Fetty. |dustry standards.
Shoe Race, Girls Donna Staffer,
Ma 1 "e D0M For International Bill Of Rights
This organization becomes the|ment, which was prepared by AFL
106th national or international union (Vice Presidents Matthew Woll and
affiliated with the American Federa- (David Dubinsky. “Without an effec
tion of Labor. |tive system of international security
The headquarters of the new AFL|to prevent economic aggrandizement
affiliate are in Memphis, Tenn., and |and preclude territorial and military
its president is H. L. Mitchell. Other (aggression, the possibility for pro
officers include F. R. Betton, a negro, (tecting human rights and expanding
vice president Miss Dorothy Dowe,(human welfare on a firm foundation
secretary-treasurer, and Barney B. (is doomed to failure.”
Taylor, organization director. It called on the UN to take the lead
Mr. Taylor said the union will at- (in having the major powers “jointly
tempt to help processing plants into (adopt a policy of positive, gradual
AFL unions. |and systematic reduction of their
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Campaign Charted By
Executive Council To
Defeat Labor Enemiespi•iW--■IBS
CHARGES OBSTRUCTIONISTS WITH
BETRAYING AMERICAN PEOPLE TO
LOBBYISTS FOR SPECIAL INTERESTS
Chicago.—The AFL Executive Council demanded a sweeping
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congressional house-cleaning in the fall elections and set the po
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As the first action of its mid-summer meeting here, the AFL
headers denounced the “dismal record’’ of the 79th Congress and
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decided to mobilize the full voting strength of the Federation’s
seven million members to elect a better Congress next November
(“which will honestly and faithfully carry out the will of the Amer
|ican people.”
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Sebring Trades &
Labor Council Hear
llnteresting Report
Sebring, Ohio—The Sebring Trades
|& Labor Council heard a report on
the Ohio State Federation of Labor
[Convention at its semi-monthly meet
ling Wednesday evening.
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The convention was held last week
in Cleveland. Russell Barnett and
I Emil Huber gave the report. Six
(hundred and fifty-six delegates at
tended. Speakers at the session in
cluded William Green, president of
the American Federation of Labor
Mr. Wilbur, Mr. Copley of the Amer
ican Legion and Phil Hanna. Reso
lutions before the convention totaled
117. These dealt mostly with unetp
ployment compensation and wagef.
Without mincing words, the Executive Council charged that
•the last Congress had engaged in
Council received five new dele
into their midst from Local
the Strong Manufacturing
The new council members are
The
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20265,
union.
Russell Barnett, Emil Huber, Marion
Duff, Paul Washall and Clyde Berry.
United Nations Get AFL Proposals
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ternational bill of rights was submit
|ted to the United Nations Economic
(and Social Council for action by the
AFL with the added plea that the
Chicago. The AFL Executive (world body make avoidance of an in
Council authorized the issuance of a (ternational armament race its para
charter to the National Farm Labor (mount task.
Union, comprised of 30,000 members “Total preparedness and total war
who are employed as laborers on |are incompatible with the welfare and
large farms and plantations, mostly (liberties of the people of all coun
in the South. (tries,” said a preamble to the state-
Excellent Report
By Delegates Is
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legislative assaults against the
masses of American Workers, that it
had shown "shameful subservience to
lobbyists for special interests” and
that it had failed to provide for
human needs during reconversion.
“Candidates have been elected to
Congress who are committed to poli
cies destructive of the welfare of the
majority of the American people,” the
Council declared.
“This must stop or our democracy
will fail.”
In order to halt the reactionary
trend, the Executive Council issued a
broad directive calling for the expan
sion and intensification of the politi
cal activities of the American Federa
tion of Labor in the coming months,
“far beyond the scope of any previous
campaign.”
As the first step the Cormcit -^r
dered that full information on the
voting records of each member of
Congress seeking reelection be pre
pared at National AFL Headquarters
and placed in the hands of all AFL
members “so that they can elect the
friends of labor and defeat its ene
mies.”
The Council followed this up by
urging that local unions, State Fed
erations of Labor, and city central
bodies appoint special campaign com
mittees to. see to it that the qualified
voters among the seven million AFL
members and their friends register
and vote in the Congressional elec
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Trenton, N. J.—Local Union No. 35
delegates gave their reports of the
annual convention at the last meet
ing. The reports were interesting and
well received by the large number in
attendance. Fourteen new members
were taken into the local.
Brother George Newbon is report
ed resting comfortably at his home
after a five-day session in the hos
pitaL Brother Weiss, jiggerman, and
Sister Wilson, liner are on the sick
list. We hope to see all three back to
work soon.
Sister Kathryn Kitson, liner, was
given a going-away luncheon by the
ladies. She has a six months’ leave
of absence and is going to visit rela
tives and friends in England.
Trenton locals take notice—No. 35
is getting its top bowlers together
for the coming season. Better get
your scorers out.—O. C. 35.
armaments of all categories, descrip
tions and services.”
Despite the victory over Nazi
Fascist aggression, the people in
many parts of the world “are still
denied those basic rights which are
the essence of freedom and the web
and woof of
life,” it said,
tion—no less
must, within
in the forefront of its tasks the ad
vancement of democracy and the
standards of social well-being.”
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“Every victorious na
than the vanquished—
its own borders, place
Basic human rights which the AFL
suggested be included in the general
peace treaty and be binding on all its
signatories include the following:
1. “Every human being—irrespec
tive of race, color, creed, sex or na
tional origin—has the right to pursue
his or her work and spiritual develop
ment in conditions of freedom and
dignity.
2.
Freedom of expression and as
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