The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-24

The statement indicated, how
ever, that the manufacturers had
reached no agreement on procedure
for workers elections, one of the
key issues in the threatened strike.
Nevertheless it was believed on all
sides that a compromise settlement
to end the strike crisis was immi-
nent.
Recovery Administrator Hugh S
Johnson believed capital and labor
to be Just a half inch" away from
solution of the crucial automobile
crisis and expected them to nego-
tiate that distance today.
Were about so close to an agree
ment," General Johnson explained
illustrating by extending his thumt
and forefnger just half inch apart
Il think that it means an agree
ment. We're pretty close to it."
Roosevelt Is Ready
President Roosevelt held himself
in readiness for further conferences
looking toward a definite agreement.
William Collins, American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor automobile union
organizer, said a settlement was
pretty likely"
The manufacturers in their
statement reiterated previous charges
that the union is attempting to
dominate the industry.
The statement, in part, follows:
THE automobile manufacturer,
as requested since they came to
Washington, have refrained from
public discussion of negotiations.
1T was stated IN the press this
morning, however, that settle
ment of the strike depends only on
the willingness of the manufacture
ers to let the government check the
union membership claims against
the pay rolls and say whether the
union claims are correct.
If that is the only remaining
issue, let there be no misunder-
standing as to what it means.
Union Leaders Reply
ct means that the union refuses
to tell the manufacturers whom the
union represents. 1t wants the
right to act for employees without
disclosing their authority from
them.
THE union says that if it tells
the manufacturers whom it repre-
sents there will be discrimination
against union members. On the
contrary, the manufacturers have
agreed to an impartial board to
pass on any cases of alleged dis
elimination and to have it's findings
reviewed by a board created by
MIRA. Thus there is no warrant for
the unions claim that there will be
discrimination"
Union strike leaders, in reply to
the manufacturers statement, de-
clared that membership lists were
always available to the government
but that they could not agree to re-
veal them to the manufacturers.
Mr.. Collins said:
Johnson Backs Manufacturers
THE manufacturers have lost
sight of the fact that unions have
furnished lists of membership, or
have them available, for any gov
eminent representative who may be
decided upon to represent the gov
eminent in the negotiations. The
administration alone has the right
to these lists
The manufacturers, however, have
the support of Administrator John
son in their demand for disclosure
of the union lists.
On the other hand, Johnson in
sisted that the manufacturers on
their part agree to an election
supervised by the government and
provide federal agencies with copies
Of the pay rolls to be used in hold
ing the election.
President Roosevelt held himself
in readiness for further conferences
at a moments notice. The White
House said it was assumed that re-
quests for further meetings would
be made in few hours.