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Vol. 1'— No. 39
The Voice of GE Workers, Local 301, Schenectady, N.Y
January 7, 1955
Area Meeting at Local 301 January 22 . . .
Resolutions on Job Transfers to Be
Introduced in Senate at Albany
[UE-C1O Local.301 has been
advised by Senator Campbell,
that he will introduce in the
State Senate at Albany, to
concur with, the action: taken
by the Schenectady, - City
Council, a resolution -concern-
: the transfer of work ‘trom
‘sw area-such as Schenectady,
already hard hit -with: unem-
ployment. He'will also requesi
that the Federal Government
he petitioned to transfer more
Government Work to arcas
such as Schenectady.
‘Last October, the Indus-
trial Control Job Committee
of IUE-CIO Local 301 suc:
“ceeded in the adoption of such
‘legislation by the Schenec-
tady City Council. At that:
time, the Union's committer
pledged to follow through un-
til such legislation was actu-
ally carried out by Congress, ,
so that General Electric
would be prevented from
transferring the jobs of thou-
sands of men and women who
depend on these jobs for a
livelihood. .
Elections Completed . . .
Executive Board Election Results
.. Beginning at midnight Tuesday, January 4th, through the
following day until 6:00 -p.m., the’ Union's 575 Shop Stewards
came to the Union Hall to
cast the ballots that decided the
make-up of 1955’s 1UE Local 301 Hxecutive Board. — 31 mem-
bers were reelected to the Executive Board, showing definite
appreval of their record of last year, which included dumping
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TAKING OATH: “More than 450 men-and women crowded
Local 301 Shop Stewards.
of office as. UE
on Page, 4.
nion Hall I
nut
75 other members, sworn in at the alternoon meelings are,
WE-Cl0 UNION SETS UP NATI
Meetings For All Local Leadership on
Contract Negotiations Campaign
The National Union ‘of IUE-CIO, in conjunction with the
IUE-GE Conference Board,’ has started the 1955 Contract
negotiations campaign by-setting- up eight (8) regional meet-
ings across the country. ‘
The meetings will be attetided: by Local Officers, Execu.
tive Board Members and Shop Stewards. The purpose of
these meetings is to enlighten: the.-local leadership on the
problems and issues the GE workers are about to face in the
1955. negotiations with General’ Electric. °
At’ Local 301 for This Area ©
The meeting for this area will be held at our own Local
301 Headquarters, Erie ,Blvd. and Liberty St., on Saturday,
January 22, at 9:00 a.m. The other GE Locals that will par-
ticipate in this area meeting are: 301 Atomic, 320 Syracuse,
359 Waterford, 364 Auburn, 365 Maqua, 254 Pittsfield, and
255 Pittsfield.
Local 3 . Board Members will canvass all their:
Stewards so.that.jsome" estimate may be made of the
seating’ capacity to be'required. It is the duty of all IUE Shop
Stewards to attend this‘most important meeting, in order to
have an informed-membership on the problems and issues of
the 1955 negotiations. *« :
Nationwide Meetings us
Similar meetings will take place across the Nation during
January and February ofall IUE-CIO Locals. Meetings during
these two months will be held at Rome, Ga.: Lynn, Mass.;
Cleveland, Ohio; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Louisville, Ky.; Newark,
N. J.; and Los Angeles, Calif... 0.
_A General Electric Conference Board Meeting has been
scheduled for February 25, 1955 ¢ in. Newark, N. J. :
— IWE Local 301 Shop
— Stewards Sworn In
Last Monday night's Shop
Stewards’ meeting, the’ first
ofthe year, included swear. .
ing-in. ceremonies for the rep-
- Fesentatives. of Local 301's
“membership for 1955,
Guide Mario Bagnato ad-
ministered the oath at both
sessions of the meeting, More
-than:525: of IUE=Loeal 3801's
_ 575 Shop Stewards took part
cin. the ceremonies with over
450 attending’ the night meet.
ing and another. 75 at the
“afternoon session, These men
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; se lees a
ast: Monday evening to take the oath
Executive Board
Eleciion Results
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the discredited UE and affili.
ating with IUE-CIO: In all,
the Board is made up of 39
members. Several of the
Board members replaced had
declined to run because of ill
health or other personal rea-
sons,
The following were reelected to
the Board: Willian Kelly, Willian
Stewart, David Stoekheim and Don
Hart, ull of 273, first shift. Also
William) Christman, 11, 18, 42;
Frank TAmico 40, 60 MIM; James
De Masseu, 48, 49, 60; Vincent Di.
Lorenzo, 67 69, TL 84 77; dosepl:
Drozdowski 10C 26 28; Neil Dube,
wt, 28, 24; Henry Kaminski, (18, 72,
76, Sd, 227; Mdward La Bombard,
87, 97, 109; Paul Landolfo, 285,
Sunday Lupi, 81, 89; John DeGral’,
85; Elroy Marine, 67, 9b, 98, 95,
NBA, TOL, 108, 105: Howard Me-
Loan, CAP and Race Track; Ger-
ald O'Brien, 15, 17, 19; Paul Rosa,
60; Charles Scott, 62, 60, 64, 66;
William Templeton, 5, 387, 18, 4, 6,
7, 60, 61, G8, 25; Allen. Townsend,
46, 50, 60,53 Ord; Anthony Vil-
lane, Knolls, Malta, Alplaus,
Flight Test; Joseph Whitbeck, 8,
10, 53; Lury Williams, 12, 14, 16,
293; and Larry Gebo, 273, third
shilt,
Newly elected Board members
were: Earl Coons, 273, third shift;
Helen Nichols, 59, 260; Elmer Col-
lis, 278, third shift; Joseph Sick-
inger, 278, first shift; and Dennis
Bourdeaus, 60, 273, 107 (Bldg.
Trades).
The important post of womar:
Rourd Member-at-Large was won
by ‘Font Smith, Bldg, 28.
* Those reelected as Board mom-
hers for the second ‘shift were:
Ralph Vitallo, Thomas Moorman,
James Brown, Fred Pacelli, Wil-:
liam Garrison,
Newly elected for second shift
Were: Joseph Koral, and Walter
Martin, .
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Bldg. 268:
tests Foreman
Arthur
Kiss’
Smith pro-
attempt to
‘use data’ from 2 time studies ta‘
Gsibublish price. Shop Steward R,
Nedvidek has filed a ease for price
to be flrured from the new time
study.
Bldg. 60: oS. Van Allen feels
that job 285A8%9-4 which involves
machining a tupered bore, should
be classified as "AA", Shop Stew-
ard Ml. Milking hus filed a case to
lade the job from Class “A”,
Bldg. 69: Esther Rafferty left
work on 6/15/54 due to a back
injury. Union demands she be
plaved since she is now able to
return to work,
Bldg. 60: Co Wagner was taken
oF his regular PW job and as-
signed other Work, Shop Steward
R. Ginae has filed a case for pay-
ment cat average earnings which
Foreman Belak has refused.
Bldgs 273: R. Hogan has. re-
placed a Class “A™ man, Shop
Steward Strohmaier has filed a
case for proper classification and
rate for work assigned and per-
formed,
Bldb. 269. Shop Sleward R: Ned-
videk hus filed a case for Arthur
Smith requesting a tine study on
Job 15000 MW Pt. 84, 2nd opera-
tion,
Bldy. 16. Shop Steward W. Bi-
kowiez hus filed a euse for B. Di-
Salvatore protesting cut in stand-
ard price with na change in
method, Union demands correction
of contract violation,
Blhd, 273. Shop Steward W.
Lipe has filed a case for payment
for work performed by A. Chris-
fensen and W. Brown as per agree-
ment reached with Foreman Bo-
hanski,°
Bldb. 278. J.
Jonezak protest — discrimination
shown in payment for work, Shop
Steward Dickel hus filed a case for
proper payment,
Bldg. 66. .Shop Steward C. Scott
has filed a ease protesting discrim-
ination shown 'T, L. Moore. Union
demands record be eleared.,
Bldg. 64: Shop
Pelrah’s group: have. filed:airequest
for acwash room to be installed in
front end of the building: .
Bldg. 278: -@, Fitzgerald, ‘Der-
‘kowski and. D. Buell are. perform-
ing work of Clauss “A” Grinders.
“Shop Steward J. Olivieri has’ filed
_¥ycase for proper reclassification
aind: rates | A a 8
foes Bldgs52: Shop Steward -A.-Cam-
priello’s ‘group protest company’s:
attempt to time study. a job. of
oe drilling: and. counter. boring: since
«the price has been. established over
the years ;
Bldg 273: Group in ‘Shop Stew-
ard R. Rissland’s section demand
management: investigate and cor “
rect the unsafe working. conditions
“they are being subjected to; ; :
F, Wilkinson, classi-.
«Bldg. 77:
fied “as an Accumulator, is per~
forming the duties of a Class “B”
Stockkceper, Shop Steward: Pisano
has filed x case for proper reclagst~ -.
feation and arute adjustment. -
Dwyer and W.
Steward Av
TUE Local 30! handles ‘thou- |
sands of grievances at all levels
each year.
examples of cases, not settled at
steward-foreman level, to be pro-
cessed at management level,
These are just @ few
Eldy. 24:2. Pearl Small, Class “J
Inspevtor, i igned and perform.
ing the dutic
spector, Shop Steward N. Dube has
filed a case for proper reck ssifi~
cation ant rate adjutment.
Bldg. 273: Cranefollower in Shop
Steward K. Holcomb’s section pro-
test’ supervision’s ‘attempt to in-
stitute new practices rewarding re-
sponsibility’ of cubles, Union de-
mands management investiate for
discussion.
's
Bldy. 278: Sub-nre operators in
Shop Steward G, Kingsley’s section
protest supervision's disrevarnd of
normal working conditians on time
study. Union demands maniage-
ment investigute and: correct. this
situation, '
Bldg. 60: A. Rotondo, Stock-
room Tallyman, is assigned and
performing duties of a Tallyman—
Outside Vendor Material. Shop
Steward J. Mach has filed a cuge
for proper reclassification and rate
adjustment,
CAP: Shop Steward J. Giordano
has filed a case for Steve Marra
protesting assignment of addition-
al duties beyond Cheeker-Packer
classification,
Bldg. 85: Paul “Wait, Lathe
Operator, in Shop Steward W.
Donaghue’s section protests
threats of supervision in regard to
work quotas on this DW job. Union
demands management investigute
ind correct this situation at once,
Bldg. 273: Clyde Brooks, Chiss
“A” Milling Machine operator in
Shop Steward W. Davis’ section
has been laid off in violation of
contract, Union demands manage.
ment investigate and correct this
situation immediately,
Bldg. 85: Shop
Donaghue has filed a case protest-
ing discrimination shown H, No-
votny, Union demands manage-
ment investigate and correct this
situation.
Bldg. 69:
Steward Y,
classified us Prepare for Shipment
are being utilized to do Packer’s
work. Union demands proper clas-
sification and rate adjustment, «
Bldg. 28: George Kimball, Pro-
duction Follower, with 11 years’
Group under Shop
“service ‘has been -reached on lack
of work,
placement.
Bldg. 278:
taviano protest rate for work being
done ‘on’ the Newton Horizontal
Boring, Drill and Milling Machine.
Union demands proper
Shop Steward S. Vernon has: filed:
a cuse for proper. rate. increase.
James J: Cognatta’
~-Joneph Alols
Joseph: -Whitheck
«Milos Moon
Rudy Rissland
liam -Mastrlant:
bea’ Jendragy
of a Class “C” In-.
“tempting
Steward W,
Di Lorenzo although:
L.-Marie and A. Ot.
“yesulting: ‘Toss in
cording’ to: contract,”
SCHENECTADY. 5, N, Y,’
ard S$. Urban protesting violation
of contract, Article V-9, Union de-
mands management — investigate
and correct.
Bldg. 273: L. Zajaezkowski,
Class “C” Assembler, did not re-
ceive proper bump when trans-
ferred from Bldg. 46 as Class “A”
Assembler, Shep Steward J. Bréwn
has filed case for proper place-
ment.
Bldg. 273: °D. Wagsehal does
not feel the Horizontal Boring Mill
in G-2 is properly vated for the
work performed. Shop Steward J.
Di Giorgio has filed uo case for
proper increase in rate.
Bldg. 16: Shop Steward H,. Wil-
liams has filed a case for George
Gravell protesting price on SO.
456-8969, drwy, V450906, Union
demands management investigate
and correct.
Bldg, 273: LL, Drozinski has not
received proper offer after notice
of layoff. Shop Steward TD. Leven-
berg has filed a case for proper
placement on Class “C? Water
Test.
Bldg. 89: Ann De Felice has not
received proper offer for placement
after notice of layoff.’ Union des,
mands proper placement accord ‘g
to local supplement. acto
Bldg. 52: Welders in Shop Stew-
ard P. Della Roceo’s section pro-
test collusion on part of super-
vision and the Rate Dept, in: at-
wage “cuts. Union de-
mands management — investigate
and correct this situation.
Bldg. 60: Shop Steward H.
Schneider has filed a case protest-
ing discrimination shown W..
Heckeler. Union demands manage-
ment investigate and correct this
situation, —
Bldg. 81: John Donahue, Class
“B” Stockkeeper, is assigned and
performing Class “A” duties. Shop
Steward R. Francisco has filed a
case for proper élassification and
rate adjustment.
Bldg. 285: Thomas Tilley, Wire-
man, did not receive his proper
bump when transferred into this
group. Union demands manage-
ment investigate and make .proper !’
placement, a Me
Malta: H. Tyler, Plant. Operator,
Nitrogen and Oxygen, returned for
work 11/30/54 after absence ‘duc:
to illness. Union demands: proper
placement, .
Bldg. 68: E. Malanowski in Shop
Steward P. Ferri’s group protests
discrimination on the part of Fore-
man C. Wilkie. Union. deman By S
management ‘investigate and a;
vect-this situation.’
¢Knols: Raymond: Pelletier wis:. .
‘laid’ off: due. to clack of work ‘in
Bldg. 46, He did not receive proper
placement, Union demands ‘place-
ment according. to contract.
Bldg. 18:°° Group ‘under Shop
Steward .R.. Catroppa are, con-
fronted “with a. lack of w
earmnings..:Group
demands eduetion of forees , ne-
hk cand.»
MEETING
. MUSINGS
’ Shop Stewards’ Meeting
January 3rd 5
H. Hall, Bldp. 68
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Without the National UE on our
backs this year, we'll be able to
tuke on “Boulwareism’. TUE-CIO
is making: legitimate demands, the
membership will back them up.
Thomas G. Brzoza, Bidg, 72
The outsiders from National UE
might better -save thein time and
i fay out of Schenectady this year,
“his Stewards body has shown
their confidence in local leadership
und realize the ‘eal fight in 1955
- is with GE,
John C. Strohmaier, Bld. 273
When UIE announced their eam-
pagn.of rumors and Hes a couple
of weeks ago, they were actually
saying: they were going to help
G.E. “The “membership wants no
part of UE disruption,
» Thomas E, McGrath, Bldg. 52
s . = Ya a ®
Drer-cro has ‘a real trade union:
program for 1955, and the :member-
ship is behind it. We'll carry if out
too because. .:this: year’: we won't
have to waste time fighting the UE
and their subtle politics.
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Medium Motor Shop Stewards Meet on
Working Conditions in Bldg. 85 -
A noon-time mecting was held in Bldg. 85 this week of
all Shop Stewards in the Medium Motor Division.
tive Board Members attending,
William Christman, Frank D’Amico, Gerald
1 DeGratf. Recording Secretary Miles Moon
sections, w
O’Brien an
The Execu-
with the Stewards from their
“was also present’ as a special representative cf Local 301's
Executive Board.
The purpose of the meeting
was to. inform the member-
ship of this Division of the
-working conditions the Com-
pany is attempting to initiate
in Bldg. 85, as it could affect
the entire Division and the
entire plant. The Union’ posi-
tion in the matter was ex-
plained by Chief Shop Stew-
ard William Mastriani,
If the Company wants piece
work output, then they
should pay incentive rates, hu
stated. The Company is at-
tempting to assign quotas tr
day work jobs in this build-
ing, the same type jobs that
how pay piece work earnings
in Bldg. 40, 18 and 11. These
Bldg. 85 jobs.should be put ou
a PW basis in line with the
rest of the plant—the Union
does not intend to tolerate
chiseling,
The assembled Stewards
announced their support of
the grievances: currently ir
process, allowing manage-
ment an opportunity t
rect these conditions.. :
The.feeling was unanimous
among Bldg. 8&5 Stewards
that plant management must
take action since the simplest
grievance cannot be settled
here at the Steward-Foreman
level. Numerous members of
supervision were in attend.
ance at the meeting including
General Foremen. It is hoped
they paid-strict attention sr
that they may have learned
something about the labor
problems they are responsible
for. -
Disqualification for Unemployment |
Benefits Overruled
When Minnie Benkert and
Carmella Patierne were laid
off due to lack of work on
their part time cleaning jobs,
they applied for and began
receiving unemployment bene.
fits, :
They were disqualified from
further benefits, in October,
‘when they both refused a
part time job at the Schenec..
tady County Coal Company,
allegedly without good cause.
As.unemployed members of
IUE-CIO Local 301 in good
standing, they were able tc
bring their case to Local 301's
attorney, An.appeal was filed
and a hearing scheduled for
November 23, 1954.
TUE-CIO Local 301's rep-
hearing in behalf of the un-
employed members. It was
pointed out to the referee
that the location of the job
involved was an undesirable
neighborhood and might pos.
sibly involve physical harm to
the claimants. Claimants
would be required to work
alone during the evening
hours and the job was only
three -hours a night, three
night a week at a very low
rate.
Referee Anthony J. Sacco
in his decision, overruled the
initial determination. Sisters
Benkert and Patierne as a re.
sult, will receive benefits that
had been held up and further
benefits
resentative. appeared at the entitled.
Good Labor Relations
Pay Off, Execs Told
od’ la elations pay
ie St. Louis
Executives Forum were told
by- Jerome Gross, ‘director of
the Toledo. Labor:- Manage-
_. ment - Citizens Committee.
The Committee is known as
which labor’and management
.sit down with impartial mem-
bers of the committee to work
out’ their problems: The plan,
10’ yéars old, has vattracted
national attention through.
, Settlement of labor'disputes
[UNION MEMBERSHIP 74
I$ A GOOD BUY +
the...-"Toledo....Plan?'... under.)
to which they are .
ADMINISTERS OATH: Local 301
Guide Mario Bagnato is pietured
above as he performed the duty of
swearing in 575 Shop Stewards
last Monday, -
Increase Job Rates
tn Transportation
ase filed by Shop Stew-
ard Jolin Copollo and Execu-
tive Board Member Hank
Kaminski, after processing at
.top management level, has
resulted’ in rate increases fov
5 Motormen and 5 Conductors
in the Transportation Dept.
The raises are effective this
week and retroactive adjust-
ment is to be made from 1.98
to 2.06, starting 9/13/54.
Exhaustive investigation on
the part of Union representa-
tives and. several meetings
with management succeeded
in convincing the Company
that the rate increase was
warranted. an
Accumulator Wins.
Job Rights
When Robert. Warner’s
former job under Foreman
Ebner, Bldg. 269, was to be
filled -by an employee with
less service, Shop Steward
Frank Siudy immediately filed
a, grievance protesting the
‘vidlation.of Contract,
“ Warner had been
foréed'to accept a job as an
Accumulator at 1.735 as a re-
sult of layoff due: to lack of
-work. The. grievance’ succeed-
ed.in returning him to a job
as ‘Class’“G" Inspector, job
rate 1.91. et
Archbishop Refuses
To Cross Picket Line
. Archbishop LEgidio. Vag. _
~ nozzi, ‘papal nuncio in Manila,
engaged passage on the S. 8,
Jolo but when he learned the
steamship line was strike.
bound, he cancelled his pas-
sage, and secured the use of
“a ocean-going’-tug-boat™ in-
stead
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