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Min (4-Hn 9 OFFICIAL ORGAN NATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF OPERATIVE POTTERS VOL. XLI, NO. 11 ■K accede to the UMW’s demands for the health-and-welfare fund, the wage increase, and the Federal ?Iine Safety Code. The anthracite contract, which rought all but a small fraction of the nation's coal industry under the new agreement, actually im proved on the soft coal pact. Be cause the hard coal miners work a seven-hour day (contrasted with the eight-hour day for soft-coal under the new agreement) the wage raise will carry a 10 to 15c greater hike than in bituminous. The UMW’s victory was com plete for more than 98% of the entire industry. The new contract caused a small furor in Congress, however, as Rep. Fred Hartley (R., N. J.) squawked that it violated the new Taft-Hartley law and that every coal operator who signed it was liable for criminal penalties. Hart ley was flatly contradicted by the co-author of the law, Sen. Robert Taft (R., Ohio) who saw no con tradiction between the agreement and his anti-labor statute. There were four basic points in the new contract, which will now cover approximately 500,000 min ers thruout the country: 1-A 45c wage hike—almost triple the 15c “pattern” set in other major indus (Turn to Page Two) Washington (LPA)—-AFL Vice president Matthew Woll told Chairman Taft and the members of the Joint Committee on the Economic Report last week that “Wage rates need corrective read justments upward and we hope that some prices can be corrective ly readjusted downward.” He add ed that to achieve a balanced econ omy, we also need “corrective ad justment downward of some pro fits.” Woll told the members of Con *Vess that “The AFL is convinced jjiat the feast and famine policy of American industry which in gener al has allowed prices and profits to climb to such unprecedented heights that consumer buying pow er is dangerously lagging will in evitably lead to economic recess ion unless corrective action is tak en immediately.” The AFL spokesmen went on to warn that if business could make peak profits in a reconversion year, “Either profits must boom to un precedented heights in a consequent price policy IUIoIlq apo ^lahl ™dllv Aq ■«■■■', i^l’^Ff y y r.<p></p>SlIITAnnDI'C i -'’r flp^nrl InfllKtrV ■HUUvU I I UllUwl W I V ^JIVI & Washington (LPA—John L. Lewis and the United Mine 11"®^ Workers-AFL made their victorv comnlete last week as the |ann?j* conventlon» .^anthracite coal industry fell into line behind the soft coal op- iterators in signing a history-making contract which gave the niOn Practlca*ly everything it had asked for. The anthracite agreement, covering 75,000 hard coal ^miners, was signed SO swiftly thlt the 30-day termination jjfliotice was not served and signing constituted a speed record coal negotiations. It followed by only a few hours the sur- reader. Qf operators who earlier lhis Ilut2,0"- as a whole. rWoil Says Lower Profits “WillNetHealthyEconomy 1947 with new lower instituted bust or a must be The AFL, he reported to Joint Economic Committee, “has had to resort to all kinds of methods to find out their employ ers’ ability to pay.” “In asking for access to infer- profits*” Vi 11111IReport 1 s'. ____ .’ [President William Gr&en of the I nllMW w- IHflW Af Be DlSCUSSed July 24 Iness matters were ____________ [of Local Union No. 75 on June 10, [under the new Housing and Rent eii iX xi az!?- xiSl Wrx i int |would have ample time to discuss |of rent controls we have under this year swore t£at they would never- —----------------------------------------I Following the report a qCestionI visory board. Rent control is’Mie 00JC jf0nO|*f PFOGFeSS BSHICI Mflq0 X0J||Y0|*V Trenton, N. J._Our delegates to [ning3 were granted withdrawal [representatives to the Rent Advis the convention wefre back with us [cards. at our last meeting and gave very ®u£,,nex^ meeting 13 scheduled interesting reports. For two of Thursday evening, July 24. them it was their first experience, This should also prove a very in and we were glad to hear that Bro. ^resting session as several pro-paVffigS Hannah was honored by being call- bkms now in the developing stage ed to the chair while the commit- |W111 be «P *r discussion. Every The officers for the next six |ly wage increases. months were installed by past pre-1 The board, acting under provis sident Al Davies, and a few intro- |ions of the National Railway Labor ductory remarks were made by our |Act, met here with representatives new president John Cooper, (Turn to Page Two) with more reasonable profits but a [Vene in this case, too, if the confer- [ed completion of its 13th consecu continuing strong, stable, mass |ences become deadlocked. About [tive year July 6. Reference was market.” |300,000 workers are involved. The [made to the anniversary by Ross The answer to the price-wage [rules change issue is the same that [Martin, announcer, in opening the spiral “does not lie solely in high- [caused the railroad strike last [program. He pointed out that the er wages,” Woll went on, “but in [year. [program was established in the industry returning to the almost If mediation fails the act pro- [summer of 1934 and has been on forgotten American tradition of |vides for voluntary arbitration or [ever since and noted that it is pre mass production at lower unit [investigation by a fact-finding [sented by WTOP strictly as a pub costs and lower prices for an increasing market.” I mation as a basis for collective Centralia Coal Co. has been bargaining the AFL representa- fined on ..wI1, tive asserted, ”we are not asking for trade secrets or similar mater-II |ogio*_d th ial that is clearly private property. II J. maximum Dro. “Honest distribution,” he said, max,n,um pro “necessitates supplying to each I ’[Act s z» Smith Makes I UrgesState Labor Groups I^OcalNo.75 On Rent Advisory Boards I Important Matters To I (President William Gr&en of the “Unquestionably the well George Smith, “Real responsibility for the kind (proceedings of the 53rd convention. Ilaw depends on there Taking each resolution as it «p- Green wrote in a letter to the state [peared in the printed program, [federations. “Do your [George gave the highlights of the [have good boards recommended to [action taken by the delegates and your Governors. |the arguments pro and con for “Make every possible effort to [adoption or rejection of each reso- [make sure that labor is well rep- Alton (Edmonson and Henry Jen- [press for the appointment of labor tee on Officers’ Report was read, [member should make it a point to .. Ibe present and join with his fellow I Washington, D. C. (ILNS).— The delegates than e [workers in furthering the interests [Members of the executive board of for rending them Mid they h.,d a lf swell time and felt that much pro ub(Jr in Charlesto„ re. gress was being made in *an.tary, Icently to formally endorse and and that they had become better I0QQFG OGGKS I O Lake Dians for the organization’s acquainted with the organization k. .. J- [loGOfOf UGlTlGfluS The differences in contracts in I lgan june an(j extends throughout sanitary has brought about a pecu- Chicago (ILNS).—The National [juiy liar situation in our mould shops [Railway Mediation Board has in where we have many apprentices, [tervened in an attempt to break *n. jf® ®f E' A’ CarteJ» We hope a remedy for this situa- |the deadlock over demands of the [president Volney Andrews, Secre tion will be worked out satisfactor- [country’s 1,000,060 nonoperating *w n ily in the near future. [railroad workers for 20 cents hour- fCharleston ML W. Oates, Keyser new president John Cooper, Jr., |of the 17 unions involved and plan-1------------------------------------------------------------------- asking for the full support of the |ned later conferences with repre-1. sentatives of the carriers. Both [LODOf NGWS KGVIGW KaCllO TFOgFa/II sides asked the board to try for a ever I committee before any strike can I lie service. be called. I Coal Co. Fined In II Mine Disaster [I y group information on purchasing, 11 ’X: Griffith of the overhead, depreciation, reserves, Washington Circuit Court costs of production, salaries of ex-|| cepted the firms plea of nolo ecutives, taxes, compensation for contendere, under which, with office staff, production staff and ou^ admitting guilt, the com stockholder, returns from sales P,iny subjected itself to a judg and other sources, gross and net ment or conviction, |f 0 rUSneS U. I I the -..-........ I In addition tribute was paid to I II Na,hvHI (ILNS)._The gc- Eljc Potters HernId ft I EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO, THURSDAY, July 17, 1947 GROURPICTURE OF DELEGATES ATTENDING 53rd ANNUAL CONVENTION AT ATLANTIC CITY To Ask Fpt Labor Members* Washington, D. C. (ILNS).— ory Boards. He said: [American Federation of Labor has dispensed with |ment of labor representatives to I’z sbort orl®r at the last meeting []ocai advisory boards to be set up .. i board? utmost [resented oneac^ renui jbee was held and the delegate was [only remaining tool to curb a fur- [asked many questions pertaining [ther drastic rise in living costs for [to certain resolutions in which we |our workers.” [were particularly interested. A ris- Harry C. Bated, chairthan of the e ing vote of thanks was extended A FL Housing Committee likewise [Bro- Smith for a job well done. [urged all Central Labor Unions to I to O. C~- Doud l0Uyfng UHVe a settlement after the railroads re-ICG/GDFQrGS jected the wage increase demand. The 5 brotherhoods of railroad Washington, D. C. (ILNS).— operating workers have demanded [The Labor News Review with Al changes in 44 working rules. The [bert N. Dennis, broadcast weekly Railway Labor Act provides that [over Station WTOP of the Colum Jthe mediation board would inter- |bia Broadcasting System, celebrat- -C ongratulations for Dennis Mr. Dennis and his program by I Carl J. Burkland, general manager I of WTOP. Mr. Burkland, who was lout of town, sent the following (message: I “Today’s broadcast of the Labor I News Review with Albert N. Den Inis marks Its 13th birthday, a I birthday which is celebrated here I at WTOP with deep appreciation I of the value of this oldest and I most informative labor program. I Next week (July 13) begins the 114th year, and we expect there will I be many more after that. I “Every American citizen today (recognizes the importance of being I well informed on the problems, the [trends, the labor. The gains and losses of recent fight over the ized interest groups who have fought to cripple any form of rent Jolts GOP With wGCOHCJ OX BSH U& [savings Bonds campaign which be- B. S. F. Sarver, Parkersburg, and D. Stephenson, Huntington. Bernard S. Payne, director (Tum to Page Two) of 5a? V'P1 MJ. k Time In Trek controls quickly made their recom- Erwin, Tenn.—There’s one thing WM mendations to the Governor. Work- |y°u can saY for Bros. Bill Camp-[ ers and their families will be the [bell an* E. J. Sanders when it Unions, therefore, to take immedi- [their local union. Leaving Atlantic ate action in recommending quali- [City immediately after the conven- fled labor representatives for ser- |tion adjourned on Monday after- vice on these boards. [noon, July all state federations of labor ask- Img_°n Tuesday evening, July 8. mission to the Governor. Please [that came before the delegates in write without delay to the secre- [session. As they are old heads at tary of your State Federation of the game, their reports were very Labor giving him the name or [interesting and to the point. I am names of able and qualified labor [sure every member in the hall was representatives you propose for |of the same opinion as your O.C. in service on the area rent advisory [stamping the mark of approval on .. rABlUUL I Veto Threat For t? ,o"ows:'presi,entalate jy n*|| a second time on July 8 by a 302 to 112-vote. I Republican Senators Milliken f* ThlFtGGIlth BirthdaY judiced, factual reoorting of the si (Turn to Page Five) |a job well done. A rising vote of TT ... ... [thanks was extended both brothers. |_ Hamilton, Ont.—-Since this is [Hoyle recording secretary, C. A. [Lozier financial secretary, Horace [Atkins defense secretary, Homer Washington (LPA) President [Richmond treasurer, William J. Truman last week rocked the Re- [Campbell statistician, E. L. Kerr publican machine in Congress back (Tum to Page Two) on its heels when he announced that he would again veto the GOP rob-the-poor tax bill which was steamrollered thru the House foriQ* j. C9F6CIT LGKGS MOIl 1PI tK |r ICK ArL MllfO/l In the Wyandotte contest the Taft-Hartley bill has fully drama- |SIU received 47 of the 69 valid tized the need for the American I votes cast. The other votes were tized the need for the American [votes cast. The other votes people to understand issues clearly |f°r no union. and to decide for themselves which Union spokesmen declared side is the side they favor in any [the National Maritime Union, CIO, given labor problem. It is the ob- |had been represented in the elec- Washington, D. C. (ILNS).— ject of the Labor News Review to |tion but withdrew before the vot- [Labor unions must be cool at this assist our listeners in developing a [ing was completed. [time and should warn all members sound knowledge and understand- Similar elections are scheduled [against panic, anger or any emot ing of labor. In my opinion, the [SOon for employes of companies |ion that might result in any foolish Lubor News Review is successfully I with 33 Great Lakes ships, a union [striking back at an imagined in performing that function. [spokesman said. These await an [justice, growing out of the passage .B~:: Cronin China Co. Picnic September 1 II Bl BRk ones to suffer if the wrong persons [comes to fulfilling a mission for are appointed to these local boards. [Local Union 103—there is little ,, xu _____ It is up to your Central Labor [time lost in making a report to 1 Quick Action “Imperative” [night in their trek homeward to be “President Green has written to [present at our regular union meet- ‘the brothers rode all ing them to receive rocommenda-[Both gave very good reports of *t -c imnnrfancp tions from our Central Labor Un-|the proceedings of the convention, [^Y6.11^. 01 ions in each state, for prompt sub- not overlooking one single issue~|40M^ |U|Am|aAI*C 1G1 IviCfll 3 KZf Ir I [•"uIJ’lMvl rvilify A new ret of officers presided at Prst contortion to the Herald our meeting with the new be- l?he .«?' correspondent, vice pi^sident, Homer hxpre^,th® feeJ*n*s ]two delegates that attended an N.B. of O.P. national convention from Local Union 191, Hamilton, Detroit (ILNS.—The Seafarers [most cordial welcome and (Col.) and Wherry (Neb.) immed- [International Union, AFL, won a Ivisit we enjoyed in our short stay iately howled that it was an “im- [significant victory when unlicensed [during the convention by a group propriety” for Truman to veto a [personnel of 4 ships operated by [of delegates with whom the spirit bill that had not yet reached his K*16 Wyandotte Transportation Co. [of Brotherhood has been a by word desk. However, the bill contained |on ,the Gre*t Lakes selected it as [for many years. We hope that the only one minor change from the |their bargaining agent. [newly found friendship will extend measure vetoed by Truman last It was the second time recently [beyond our associations during (Tum to Page Two) [that the AFL union had been chos- [convention time. [en to represent Great Lakes sea- We wish to express personally [men. It won the right to represent |to all those delegates who so gen |personnel on 2 vessels operated by [erously attempted to bring the na [the Huron Transportation Co. in (Tum to Page Two) [June. 1 that Force for Good Will [order from the National Labor Re- [of the Taft-Hartley bill, the July “Mr. Dennis, I think you are to [lations Board. [issue of the Machinists Journal j. I Icautions in an editorial titled, “It’s be congratulated for your unpre- StiH LegaI to Vote Governor veros most controversial labor news |. a [backs, like a spoiled child, scream items during the past 13 years. By [LODOF MewSIfFv |ing and kicking,” says the official sticking to the facts, you have [publication of the International made your program attractive not Columbus, Ohio.—Gov. Thomas [Association of Machinists. “The only to the rank and file of work- |j. Herbert vetoed the Van Aken |Taft-Hartley law is passed. It is ers, but you have made it must [tj]i restricting the authority of |the law of the land. Only time can wLen’Tn thpIlabor UIli°nS’ statins WaS am- I^Jj1™ good how bad it IS. men and women the field of I “The experienced union man management. You are, therefore, a [biguous and unworkable. |feels the act .g. ^^4 pro. strong force here in the nation’s Gov. Herbert said the bill failed Locate outbreaks so that more capital, operating on behalf of [in its purpose to serve as a com- [vicious restrictions can be justi tolerance and good will in labor re- [plementary statute to the Taft- Ified,” the editorial asserts, indicat two the lations, a field of endeavor which Hartley Act “with which act I am| ng jabor may take all Americans realize is vitally im-1 in full accord.” Icourses not counted on by portant to our national life. I AFL President William Green Idrafters of the act. “On behalf of your listeners and [urged the veto action as did the WTOP. I want to wish you, Mr. Ohio Federation of Labor which “The law still permits a worker Dennis, and your program, the [fought hard but unsuccessfully to |to quit his job,” it observes. “Men Labor News Review many prevent enactment of the bill by [will learn to do so effectively. The happy returns of the day.” [the state legislature. |law seems to make much litigation Can MEMBER INTERNATIONAL LABOR NEWS SERVICE Annual Outing Of II A A If there are any doubts in the minds of the so-called labo [baiters that Labor-Management cooperation in the pottery [industry is merely a term of speech and in no way an actual |ity, employees of the ^ronin China Company in conjunction [with their employers, cln be looked upon for the answer. Although this is somewhat of a belated report of the ah- |nual picnic of the firm and their employees, due to your scribe WWWTC W7WW KIA|flIlftlAF my Ontario. Although we have been organiz led only a short time, the spirit of [Brotherhood as exemplified by the |N.B. of O.P. is instilled within our [ranks and we hope to carry on in Isuch a manner and policy, come hell or high water. Our personal thanks for the .pleasant Cautions Against Foolish i Action On New Labor Law “This is no time to lie on our Still Quit Work ... $2.00 PER YEAR Kn/** 4: »I' 4 1 ■■WrWli a delegatetQ the recent convention, the success of the 1 in labor relations stand- in taoor reiauons that I cannot help from pag&ing the word alpng to the The Journal further predicts that labor will obey the Taft-Hart-1 ley Act to a greater degree than employers did the Wagner Act. Court Fight To Cost Money “You may be certain that there will be no group of big-wig law yers of the Liberty League telling labor that the act is unconstitu- Tur it to Page Two) it suina ’trade. The outing was held June 25, at Taylor Lake, four miles south of Minerva. Over 500 employees and their families gathered at the pic turesque spot to participate in the day’s fun which included entertain ment for the young as well as the old. Contests of every description were on the agenda with suitable prizes for the winners in the var ious events. "i One of the highlights of the day was the beauty contest in which Miss Helen Hines of the decorat ing department was selected “Miss Cronin China for 1947.” Helen Lukacic of the same department was a close second and Miss Gloria Bowan, receptionist, third place. The indoor ball game between the clayshop nine and their oppon ents from the decorating shop furnished plenty of thrills despite the lopsided score of 18 to 4. Mrs. Ida Cassiday, 69 Mrs. George Shultz, 59 and Mrs. Larry Maley, 56 were the three oldest ladies to register. Henry Deardorff, 82 David Coulter and Frank S. Harsh, age 76, carried off the hon ors for the males. William “Red” Hawk, Louis Brim, Jr., and Mayor W. Ray Brown were the winners in the contest for the loudest necktie. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dombroski, (Turn to Page Two) ffl 1 I will where contracts exist so men learn how to work without con tracts on terms which they have agreed upon among themselves. This is not collective bargaining, but the bargaining is not neces^ sary if there is only one price. “It so happens that a man’s labor is his natural monopoly to sell at his price or withhold re gardless of price. The only places where that ceases to be true is in, the penitentiary or in a totalitar-i ian state. What many gleeful em ployers and their mouthpieces have? overlooked is that you can’t have a totalitarian state for workers in which the employer is free. We predict that the employers will sicken of the constant supervision of government under this act long before labor squeals.” 4 4 i t*. T#S i y '-4