LOCAL WINS PRICE INCREASE /. -GINN'S OUTLOOK VERY MISLEADING
| FHP oi : (cont'd, from Pg,1,Co2,2)
A recent case filed by Steward Toni. bas en : Lie ey
Smith of Bldg, 12 resulted in a very satis-; . OUR MEMBERS should be reminded about
“factory settlement, This case filed by a | some of the things that helped to create
Cl, "A" Winder complained about the prices | this unemployment, They should remenber
on the winding “job. When the foreman gave .| that GE, Westinghouse and Allis Cheimers
the usual unsatisfactory answer, the case | had a virtual monopoly on the steam .
was scheduled for a second step meeting, turbine market, As a result, prices
At this meeting the Union Committee, © charged to the Government have sky-
composed of Steward Toni Smith, Board rocketed, &
Member Angelo Durante and Coordinator Bill
Christman, was able to convince the company
negotiators that this case had a’ lot of
merit, :
The price of steam turbines has
risen 81% .in the last seven years while
prices of all electrical machinery have
’ risen only 25%,
After some negotiating, the following
settlement was made: the timing rate was.
increased from $ .74 to $1.02. The wind='
ing price was raised 35%, The man who
Take‘ the recent example of bidding
for a 500,000 KW steam turbine which TVA
awarded to’a British firm, With all the
filed the case will get retroactive make- experience, the manpower, the know-how
up pay on the rotor coil upon which the and the resources the company had ac=
original complaint was made, This settle- | quired in successfully producing a
ment also affects the other Cl. "A" Winder | previous 500,000 KW turbine, GE could’ be
on the job enabling him also to make sub- expected. to cut. its price to the Govt.
stantially more money in the future, Instead the price was raised,
BEFORE 1958, the United States Govt.
did not buy this equipment abroad, but
limited: its bids to domestic producers;
however, outrageous prices forced a
| reversal of this policy, Today, thousands
' of IUE members are out of work because
of the failure of these corporations to —
‘GE apparently has one standard for i submit realistic bids for these turbines
measuring their owl actions and.another for | and obtain the work,
measuring the actions of our Union, - | _- :
This is an outstanding example of
good negotiating by the Union Committee
in ‘behalf of its members,
caanientnes saeenu
DOUBLE STANDARDS
When there is a strike or a work 'This inventory is usually done on a-Sat, nea,
stoppage, GE issues letters to the employes {without any loss to the employes. However, |
and the community; they have paid ads in 4 this year GE arbitrarily’ says we will
the local papers and even go on radio and | have to lose a day's pay, but they won't
TV to inform everyone how unreasonable the (| go to the community and tell them that
Union is and above all how many thousands this will mean many thousands of dollars
of dollars the employes and the community lost to the employes and the community,
are losing by the action of the Union, I guess it depends on "Whots at Batt"!
sceneries
However, we hear none of this warm
concern for the employes when GE notifies
us that three departments will close down
for inventory, as follows: 1, Large
Motor & Generator ~ August 21st; 2, Steam
Turbine = August 24th; and 3, Gas Turbine- |
Amguah: Bhpitts (cont'd, next column)
LABOR LAW REACHES CRUCIAL STAGE = YOUR ASSISTANCE IS URGENTLY NEEDED
STEVARD-MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MONDAY - AUGUST 17TH
and Shift - 1:00 p.m
ist & 3rd = 7330 pam,
One of the most important issues ever isole object of its provision is the
to affect the American labor movement is |wholesale destruction of the trade
now being considered by Congress, The junion movement.
fight for fair labor reform legislation ~ a
and against legislation injurious to labor= 2. The labor movement is opposed to the
has reached a crucial stage and your assis- |[Rlijott Bill (HRS342) because of punitive
tance’ is imperative if we are to be success-|provisions dealing with: organizational + ‘
ful in this fight, picketing; the right of a union to respec\..’
another union's picket lines; a shameful
Great pressures have been applied on hyveakening of the employer reporting prov-
Congress by the enemies of labor in support |isions; and severe restrictions on the
of vicious anti-labor measures and the only !rights of unions, 7
way these pressures can be effectively coun-|3, The AFL-CIO is supporting The Shelley
teracted is for you and other members of "|Bi1) (HR8490) because it most accurately
this Local to write immediately to your reflects the position of the AFL-CIO,
Congressman, , “
ACTION REQUIRED
The AFL-CIO: has taken the following “—
position on this issua: my
l.. The labor movement is opposed to the
Landrum-Griffin Bill (HREACO)
Strike a blow in the defense of your
union by writing to your Congressman
because the |NOW, | DON'T DELAY --~ WRITE TODAY!
* Vol, 5B—No. 56
GE Propaganda "Tw
AFL-CIO.
The Voice of GE Workers, Local 301, Schenectady, N. Y. August 21, 1959
ists the True Facts”
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Much has been said about inflation and its bad effects on our
i] community and country.
Prices normally represent actual cost, labor and material plus a
fair profit,
Profiteers set prices not on the above standards but on what the
consumer is willing to pay with one goal in view--huge profits, Let's
take, for example, the top man of the largest electrical manufac
turing company, Mr. Cordiner,
Senate investigating committee:
He said under oath before a
“Although our prices must, in -the long run, cover all the
costs of doing business and yield a rewarding product for
each product line we offer,
we believe that the decisive
determinant in pricing is the’ value of the product to the
customer.”
Sesqui Parade August 22nd
Schenectady's Biggest Ever
So far over 50 floats and 24 bands have entered the sesqui-
centennial parade to be held Aug. 22 at 1:30 p.m. on down town city
streets. The march is being held in conjunction with the Schenec-
tady County sesquicentennial eclebration,
The parade is expected to last
2% hours.
One of the floats entered repre-
sents the industrial area union’s
council to portray Labor’s part
in the community.
Bands that will participate in
the parade include the Fort
Crailo American Legion, United
Scottish Organization Bag -Pipe
Band, Catskill Boys' Club, Cox-
sackie Girls Drum Corps and
the Fulton County Drum and
Bugle Corps.
Also the Third Naval District.
Band, the 579th Air Force Band
trom Stewart Air Force Base,
First Army Band, South Colonie
Band, Esperance Volunteer Fire
Department Band, Western Gate-
way Band, Interstatesmen spon-
sored by the City Permanent Fire-
men's Association, Wlectric City
Band sponsored by the City Vol-
unteer Fire Departnrent, Keveney
Academy Band sponsored by the
Niskayuna Fire Company and the
109th Air National Guard Group's
Gordon Riddell Scotch Pipe Band.
Among the marching units en-
tered are the Stanford Heights
Fire Department, Lady McRae
Lodge, Disabled American Veter-
ans, Schencctady County Sheriff's
Association, St. George's Com-
mandery 37 Knights Templar, U.S.
Naval Correspondence, Center, Pir-
ate Pup Tent 15, Schenectady
County VW, the Polka Dot
Horse Paraders df Hudson, the
Millerette Majorettes, the Well-
Mitchell and Sko-Kette Majorette
Units, .
Three Color Guard units have
been entered in the parade. They
are the Naval Correspondence
Centre, the Stanford Heights Fire
Department and the Schenectady
County VFW Council.
®
This statement confirms the
fact that G.E. does not only ex-
pect a fair profit on their
products but will, If possible, yield
the largest profit possible depend-
ing upon the customer's willing-
ness to pay.
The T.V.A. announced that G.EL
and other large electrical manu-
facturers, had inereased = their
prices on large turbines. 81% in 7
years, while other electrical ap-
paratus rose’ 25%. The steel com-
panies increased their prices $3.00
Per ton for every $1.00 increase
in wages.
These actions by large corpora-
tions on price fixing are the ma-
jor cause of inflation,
Your purchasing dollar has been
decreased through this sort. of
“price gouging.” You should take
an_interest in ‘this problem and
write what you think to Mr. Stev-
ens, Manager of Community Re--
(Continued on Page 2)
tion: IVE—29, No Union--3,
[UE Wins NLRB Election
Representation election held at the Watervliet Iron & Brass
Foundry on Thursday, August 13, 1959,
A total of thirty-two (32) eligible employees, Result of clec-
Negotiations for a contract will commence early next week.
Representing the Union will be an elected Shop Committee assisted
‘by District No, 8, IUB, President Jack R. Suarez and Interna~
tional IUE Representative Harold Martin,
LOCAL 301 NEWS
August 21, 1959
IUECIO LOCAL 301 NEWS
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF LOCAL 301,
REPRESENTING SCHENECTADY
GE WORKERS
Published by the Editorial Committeo
Prosidant , John H, Shambo
Vice Prasidant . Willlam J, Kolly
Treasurer wee Pat J. Donato
Recording Sacrotary ... Roy V. Schaffer
Ass't Recording Secretary..David Gunn
Chiof Shop Steward ... Joseph Mangino
Business Agant ...... ve. Leo Jandreau
121 Erie Blvd, Schenectady 5, N. Y.
Editor — Art Christopher
WE 3
GE PROPAGANDA
(Continued from Page 1)
lations, at the Schenectady plant,
and ask him to publicize your
views in his Works News.
Remember:
The G.E: propaganda machine
jg still rolling along “twisting the
true facts’? on every issue that
comes along... no matter how
small and insignificant it may be.
Their aim is to divert your think-
ing from the real problem,
58, they said that if the
yves. voted against a strike,
ould ‘be 4,000 more jobs
. 1 in Schenectady ... but
that ifthe employees voted for a
strike that this city would become
a “ghost town”...
What really happened? The
people did vote “not to strike”,
and contrary to the G.E, prom-
ises, instead of more jobs, layoffs
followed in rapid succession and
Schenectady did start to become
a “ghost town”,
When President Carey says that
we owe GE ao strike, it is very
clear what he means because un-
der ordinary circumstances in
1988, when GH REFUSED TO
BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH” on
Employment Security, there
should have been a strike.
CETTE EEO EERE
"NOTICE
Members who elect to take a
layoff for lack: of work, because
no suitable jobs are available,
should not sign any forms of
statements requested by the
company, until they have con-
. sulted with their Union Repre-
sentive: or Union Office.
CURTUAUURTDETORULLQUENORAUTTEOQUR CROLL GUUUTLEA)
up on various points,
Rights of Members Voting—
allot for local officers and dale-
gates who in turn. elect national
officers. :
¥ree Speech-—-Everyone given
opportunity to speak at meeting
held locally each month.
To sue—Any member having
legal reasons can now under ex-
isting laws sue.
Fair Dues—Members vote by se-
eret ballot on any proposed dues
increase.
Rules of Dicipline—Members
can vote out officers who go
against wishes of membership.
Finances—Locally a financial
statement each month; national-
ly a financial statement each
quarter. : :
Salaries—James Carey $25,500.
‘Who Sets Salaries—Elected dele-
gates whoso salaries are set by
Locals. :
Laws—Taft-Hartley anti-union
to rigidly,
Racketeering Elements — IUE
code of Fair Labor. Practices,
picture in TUB,
Secondary Boycott—No issue in
Each. member votes by secret]
law. which unions must live up
Blackmail Pleketing — Not in|].
What Type of Legislation Is Needed?
Instend of the General Eleetrie Company having their propa-
gunda mill running full blast urging Congress to pass an’ anti-
labor bill, they shauld, in’ the “interest of honesty and - fairness,
issue a comparison of how the G.E. Co. and the IVE-CIO shape
Then leave it to the people whether the
IUE or the G.E. needs more government control.
Rights of Stockholders Voting—
Sharcholders are sént ballot on
which there is just names of
company’s choice—no. nomina-
tions from stockholders,
Free Speech-—-Meeting ‘held once
a year for a few hours,
To Sue—No records of employee
ever winning case against G.E.
Fair Dués—Stock prices can ‘be
manipulated by directors by is-
suing more stock,
Rules of Discipline—Stockhold-
ers can write letters which are
ignored.
¥inances—Financial statement,
once a year.
Salaries—Cordiner $475,000.
Who Sets Salaries—Board of Di-
rectors who set ‘own salaries.
Laws—If there are any that are
against price fixing and price
gouging, GB, doesn’t live up to
them.
Racketeering Elements — GE.
convicted many times in Federal
courts; also background of using
prostitutes to obtain orders.
Blackmail — Recall propaganda
of G.B. in 1958 to prevent strike
vote.
Boycott of Retailers—-G.E. brings
August 21, £959
LOCAL 301 NEWS
3
“Industrial and Economic Progress Day"
A Sesqui Feature at Union Halli, Aug 28th
Decorated booths, scientific dis-&
plays,. movies, plus live demon-
strations and entertainment will
he one of. the main features of
the eight day Sesqui-Centennial
Celebration at the TUE Auditor-
ium, on August 28th.
The day, ‘Industrial and Econ-
omic Progress Day," will feature
over 28 exhibits by Industry, La-
bor, -and Youth Achievement
groups showing the progress made
over the ‘last 150 years in Sche-
nectady County.
The doors will open at 11:30 A.M.
August 28th. Over 1,000 scats
will be arranged in the center of
the hall facing: the stage where
ene hour shows featuring movies
and live skits will be presented
at the following times: ‘
1:00-2:00 PM. 2:80 - 3:30 P.M.
4:00 - 5:00 P.M,
A film ‘produced ‘by the AIL-
CIO starring Robert Young and
his TV: cast of “Wather Knows
Best" will be shown in addition
to a G.E, film and other indus-
trial features.
Local 301 will have a booth fea-
. turing “Union Achievements” over
the years. re
The Youth Achievement Group
ig expected to display some un-
usual scientific inventions of our
young scientists of the future.
The exhibition is open to the
public (ndmission is free) and a
TULL CPE ELLE Lee LULU
ATTENTION!
WE URGE YOU TO WRITE
TO YOUR CONGRESSMAN
AND SENATORS TODAY TO
SUPPORT. THE . PROVISIONS
OF THE SHELLEY BILL AND
OPPOSE THE LANDRUM.
GRIFFITH BILL.
TUTEUREECLUULUL LEE LLELELEPELU CULL OLe LL
$1.79 STORY
INDIANAPOLIS (PAI—A news-
letter published by Local 725, Re-
tail Clerks International Associa-
tion, published some strong am-
‘munition for unionism recently—
the pay voucher of a non-union
worker,
The record showed regular earn-
ings for 3544 hour weels of $14.50.
With a Social Security deduction
of 21 cents and withholding tax
of $2.20, the net amount received
came to $11.79. Quite a stake
these people have in “right-to-
worl laws.
erowd of several thousand people
is expected to view the displays.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Notre Dame, Indiana
Office of the
Director of Students Accounts
Mr, Leo Jandreau, Business Agent
Local 301, IUR-AFL-CIO
121 Erie Boulevard
Schenectady 5, New York
Dear Mr, Jandreau:
August 10, 1959
We are pleased, indeed, to acknowledge receipt from you of Local
IUE. law suits again retailers unless
, ‘ retailers keep prices high to
gouge public on prices.
Hot Cargo—Will not deal with
suppliers who are not in favor
yy with purchasing agcat.
Hot Cargo—Not an issue in IUE. |.
_ Of course, GE, will say we think IUE is run democratically
and is honest but we are after racketeering unions, We say to
G.E. that the laws urged by G.E. are against all unions, and, if
there are law breakers, prosecute them under existing laws which
cover all situations adequately, and, if the G.E, is so morally con-
scientious, it would clean up its own house first and start dealing
in an honest, forthright manner with American workers and the
American public,
301 International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers,
AL,,-C.1.0., 121 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, New York check
#8034, for $1,000.00. This remittance covers your award of o scholar-
ship to incoming freshman student Paul A. Graziade; the award to
be distributed to Mr. Graziade’s account at the rate of $250,00 the
year, or $125 the semester.
Any time in the future, if you would like a report on how well Mr,
Graziade is doing on his college level program, kindly direct your
request to the Office of Academic Affairs, University of Notre Dame;
Notre Dame, Indiana. They will be pleased to report to you, at any
time. :
In behalf of Mr, Graziade and the University of Notre Dame, many
thanks for your Kind aid,
Very truly yours,
B. E, MOORE,
(By JD)
Emerit E, Moore
Director of Students’ Accounts
Trenton Strike
Enters 3rd Week
Local 445 in Trenton, N. J. is
now entering its third week on
strike against the General Elec-
tric Company in Trenton.
The issues involved in the
strike deal with a number of
grievances protesting the com-
pany's action in cutting. piece
work prices and preventing op-
erators from making day rate,
and the company’s attitude to
wards its employees and the
Union by the use of threats and
intimidation.
The local is also protesting the
company’s action in diciplining
several employees involved in the
dispute. Eighty-five percent of
the people in the Trenton local
are incentive workers.
Just two days before the strike
started, the company discharged
the Local President, Louis Chaia-
rello, and suspended the Chief
Steward, Russ Patterson, in an
effort to further intimidate Local
445’3 members.
The Local stuck by its guns
and is putting up a solid front
against. the company and ig now
maintaining a 100% effective
picket line’around the plant,
Loenl 455 members will be .
needing moral and financial sup-
port in order to bring this strike
against this glant corporation to
a successfgul conclusion.
WHY CLERICAL
PEOPLE NEED UNIONS
WHY CLERICAL office cm-
ployees need union organization
was shown in a survey of the
NATIONAL OFFICE MANAGE-
MENT ASSOCIATION, Tho sur-
vey, covering 509,000 clerical em-
ployees of 7,590 firms in 128 U.S.
Jand CANADIAN cities, showed
that clerical wages are trailing
manufacturing wages badly and
average only $70 weekly, Some
68 percent of U. S. firms require
clerical employees to work a 40
hour workweek and 12 percent
work 37.5 hours. Only five per-
cent of these white collar em-
ployees have a 35 hour workweek
while four percent work more
than 40 hours. Overtime pay con-
ditions, also, generally lag behind
manufacturing industry.
