Before the school, there was no union activity at Foamex. Now there is. As the UE NEWS was readied for press, Field Org. Gornall reported that committees were being developed on all shifts. At the District Six council meeting on May 9, many delegates were delighted to see friends from Foamex made during home visits during the Erie school.
Campaigns are underway among public-sector workers who met with Ohio school participants.
Meanwhile, Bryan Rice is developing contacts at an unorganized shop in the Pittsburgh area. Elected local president since attending the school, Scott Buterbaugh has informed his members they can be expected to be asked for assistance in organizing. Buterbaugh has already recruited volunteers. Local 751 sent three members to the school in Erie, three to the school in Delaware, Ohio. The Niles-Mahoning General Electric local is forming its an organizing committee, which will work with the local executive board and UE field staff.