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OF the pay periods.
This marks another gain for UE
organization in General Motors,
and is consistent with it's past
record of bringing security and
better conditions. This is the
kind of convincing argument that
should bring our locals closer to
the 100 per cent organization
mark. Every non-union worker
gains and owes it to his fellow
workers to join with them to
make more progress.
Many questions have been asked
concerning the status of national
contract negotiations. Several
weeks ago, direct negotiations be-
tween the UE and General Motors
ended with a considerable num-
Der Of points agreed on and which
already represents an improved
contract while some "a points were
not agreed on and which have
been certified to the National War
Labor Board by the u. S. Con-
Citation Service. The union and
the company are both awaiting
word from the WLB that a panel
has been set up to hear our argu-
ments. The UE National Nego-
tiating Committee and the COM
papy will very likely so into
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USES Places
100000

WASHINGTON-The USES dur
ing September filled sOs,602 nom
agricultural jobs, bringing the
total number of such placements
for the year to almost 100000.
The figures indicate that both
employers and workers are now
making fuller use of the local
USES offices as a result of the
sterilization programs. The num-
Der of job openings USES filled
In September was q per cent
above August and 40.3 above Sep
tsunbsr Of last year.
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Local 778 URW
Election,
and Party

Local 178, United Rubber Work
ers, held their annual election of
officers recently and Eugene Lee
was elected to serve as president
for the coming year, replacing
Asa Tiller who has accepted a
position with the Rubber Workers
International. The other top Of
ficers include Wade Lynch, elected
as vice president; Donald Askins
as secretary, and William Brost
as treasurer.
Local 178, the bargaining unit
at Dayton Rubber Company, has
had an enviable record of organ
ization during the past few months.
The membership is increasing, and
it is the hope of all of the Of
ficers that the next few months
will see a hundred per cent or
ganization in the plant. A COM
paratively new CLIO local union,
Local 178 has shown that it has
an aggressive and progressive type
of leadership hat can do a real
job for the membership.
At the membership party that
was held last Saturday evening,
a large number of the member
ship attended and a good time
was had by all. Lasting until the
small hours of the morning, the
dancing, the refreshments, and the
general get-together sponsored by
the Recreation Committee was
voted a success. We want to con-
graduate all of the membership of
Local ITS, and to extend our best
wishes for future success.
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alleviating the suffering of the
peoples of the maxi over-ridden
countries, but they r also max
ing every effort count in essential
war production.
The solicitations committee was
made up of shop stewards of the
union, a cross-section of the work.
ers in. the plant, and management
representatives.
This outstanding record is a
special tribute to the unity of
American workers. The officers
of Local 1853, UE-CIO, highly COM
mend the efforts of the commit
tee and the members of the union
working in the plant. We are
proud that they are affiliated with
the local union.
The members of our union serv-
ing on the committee at CHR
have asked the union to express
their appreciation to the splendid
leadership of August Rossetti,
chairman of the committee and
member of management and also
the assistance given them by MI.
A. T. Jeffrey, plant superintend-
ent, who served as foundry leader
for the War Chest drive.
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would be the surest guarantee
that labor's voice will be heard
at the peace conference as well as
guaranteeing that labor will work
together internationally to see
that fascism is destroyed and an
unconditional surrender is won.
The convention unanimously en-
dorsed the decisions of the Mos
COW conference.
The conference further empha-
sized its policies against discrim-
ination against the Negro people
and its opposition against the poll
tax contrary to the best interests
of the war effort and democracy.
The most important discussions
took place around political action.
The CLIO is placing the question
of political action for 1914 on the
same plane that it placed the
question of organizing the unor-
gained. It is intent on setting up
such machinery among its millions
of members In 1914 as will make
labor's vote decisive. Not alone
for the reelection of President
Roosevelt is this important but
to guarantee that a congress will
be elected that will truly repre-
sent the peoples interests and the
interests of the nation. The poll
ticians have plenty to fear. Ger
we in Dayton, can feel
that we made a good start towards
cooperation with the National Clio
on the political field by our eff
forts to elect Myron Smith to the
commission. Though Brother
was not elected, his cam
paign made its contributions. It
made us all realize what the Job
is. And the thousands of CLIO
who did register repre-
sents a definite gain that greatly
strengthens our bargaining power
IA the political field.
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Ohio Clio Convention Sci For
nov. 22-24 at Columbus

The Ohio CLIO Council conven-
ton will be held at the Deshler-
Wallick Hotel in Columbus, be-
binning Monday, Nov. % at which
time some 1900 CLIO delegates
will shape up the policies and
destinies of the Ohio CLIO Council
for the forthcoming year.
Among the issues expected to
be discussed at the convention are
political action, racial discrimina-
ton, and postwar planning.
Registration Of delegates and
visitors will be started at $50
a. m. Monday, Nov. 20. The open
ing session of the convention will
start at 10 a. m. on the same day.
The final sessions of the conven-
ton are expected to be held on
Wednesday.
Election of officers for the com
ing year will be held The pres
ent officers of the Ohio CLIO Coun-
Gil are: President, Jack Kroll, Gin
cinnati; Ted F. Silvey, secretary
treasurer, Columbus, who has also
been acting as the legislative
aooo% ~ %ba Hb;o HTn
ent vice-presidents of the Ohio
CLIO r Elmer Ardway, Toledo;
Paul jain, Cleveland; I. W. Abel,
Canton; Elmer Clark, Toledo;
Paul Fesenden, Akron; John
Kumpel, Cleveland; Ernest Webb,
Warren; Victor De Oavitch,
Youngstown; James P. Griffin,
Youngstown, and Arthur Hart
man, Cincinnati
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Vacation
Pay Oke'd By WLB

An improved vacation policy for GIN workers has finally been
approved by the War Labor Board for 4s and 96 hours. The ruling
was made last week and the copies of the Directive Order are now
in the offices of all local unions. Back pay checks for eight hours
to one year to fTve-year employees and 16 hours for five-year and
over employees are to be paid before the first of the new year. An
employee to be eligible will have had to have one years service with
the corporation on July l and must have worked at least rs per cent
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session again just prior to the
panel hearings in an attempt to
clean up a few of the issues in
dispute.
Of course, the anxiety of the
membership is concerned mainly
with the delay of the WLB. And
justly so. The committee is press
ing the board for action as quickly
as possible. In the meantime all
plants are operating under the
1942-43 contract which was ex-
tended October 5 in a directive
order of the board until such time
as a new contract Is consum-
mated.
CLIO Convention a Success
The CLIO last week concluded
its national convention with a
new high reached in unity. On
all resolutions and policies ham
mered out as a result of the five
day conference, there was unan-
unity on every question except one
where there was one dissenting
vote. The convention pledged
support to the forthcoming In
ternational Labor Conference being
by the British trade unions
of the labor movements of the
world Such q conference
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-09
500 More Japs
May Be Shifted
Into Jobs in State

Possibility that more than 500
Japanesc-Americans now in gov
eminent camps will be moved into
Michigan and Detroit TO work in
industrial plants and on farms was
seen here today as the War Re-
location Administration announced
that il would open offices here
April Is
Meanwhile, Harold s. Fisterc,
regional WRA supervisor, dis
closed that during the past two
weeks 30 Japs have been brought
into Michigan to work as farmers
and domeStiCS.
FiStere said he has had over
300 inquiries from Detroit and
Michigan persons seeking Japa-
for work here.
One agricultural association has
requested 700, while a cannery
has asked for 500, he said.
DEMANDS POUR IN
Demands for skilled technical
workers, common labOrerS and
stock boys have also been pouring
IN from the Detroit area.
The Detroit office will be in the
PenObscOt Building under George.
+. Graft former executive assist
ant chief OF the war services
section of the WPA in New York.
Fistere, whose region covers
Michigan. Ohio. West Virginia and
Kentucky, said he was hopeful Of
relocating 1000 JapS by the end
OF the Year. Detroit and Michigan,
because OF the threatened man
power shortage arc expected TO.
get more than one fourth of these.
MUST GET OFFERS
Seeking TO explain the operation
Of the relocation administration.
Fistere sand that the japanese
were not allowed 10 leave the con-
fines Of the government camps un- !
I'll they had first received offers
Of employment.
Then, they are granted per-
mission only after thorough |
investigation has been made by |
the FBI and army and navy in
telligence," he said.
PAY for the jobs must be no
lower than the prevailing rate
and, In addition. the persons
must be- acceptable 10 the COM
munity."
Once they have been relocated
and established IN a community. !
the JapaneSe-AmeriCanS have all
the rights and prerogstivcs Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-09
100000 on Dole
When War Ends,
State Predicts

IA gloomy postwar employment
outlook was forecast by the Mich
igan Unemployment Compensation
Commission today in its biennial
report which predicted that at
least 100000 persons would be un-
employed in the state. The figure
may reach 100000. the MUCC
said.
The report predicted that the
shutdown of war plants would
make 100000 persons idle and that
at least 100000 OF the states re-
turning Servicemen would be UNI
able to find work
1t will take at least a year to
reconvert war plants TO peaCetimc
manufacture, the report predicted.
FEDERAL PROBLEM
The problem of "demobilizcd
men and women" belongs prin-
cipally to the federal government,
the report stated, adding that
there should be goVcrnme n {
financed compensation for them.
"Such benefits. this commits
sion believes" the report con-
tlnued. SHOULD cover at least six
months OF unemployment and
should be paid regardless OF
whether the individual workers.
earnings were covered by un-
employment compensation laws.
The state has n similar re-
sponsibility To citizens who
sacrificed their income, profess
sion, and in many cases their
health and physical wcii-bciHg in
order Ia bring victory.
Under the Michigan provision
freezing benefit rights of mill
tary trainees. benefits are 10 be
paid only after the individual
has been paid any federal bene-
Its 10 which he may be entitled"
ENTITLED TO HELP
From one-half 10 two-thirdS Of
He estimated 100000 Michigan
youths who viii be in service by
the end OF the year Will be en-
titled 10 job insurance benefits
after the war through frozen
earned credits, the report SAID
But relief payments for Job
less serviccmen, the MUCC IN
sisted, should be provided by Con-
ereSS and not extracted from any
state. unemployment fund.
Like sending him n gift every
day. Order The Detroit Times
mailed daily to your man in the
armed forces.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-09

Miss Mclean Of Windsor at
the Federal Building, where
she turned out 10 be after her
father worriedly thought she
had vanished Sunday night.
Instead, she was held by i'm
m igration officials who
charged she had falsely
claimed American citizenship
in driving here from Windsor.
A federal jury indicted her.
Dial Cherry 1900 TO arrange
for The Detroit Times 10 be
mailed 30 your man In the
service.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-09
ENTITLED TO HELP

Like sending him a gift every
day. Order The Detroit Times
mailed daily to your man in the
armed forces.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-09

You'll wear suit made of one
of these fabrics with frilly
blouses or gilets for dinner
dates as well as for afternoon.
Crisp and fresh, it will be diff
ferent from anything else in
your Wardrobe JOY all Sum-
mer The rayon moires and
bengalines in this collection are
firm, easy to handle, and de-
signed to keep their smart look.
Others in Black only:
Ra)oH MORE -. SI.95 to SJ.9S
RdJoH BengdliHc, S2.95 to Sj.9S
HUDSoN'S-FABRIc SHOPS
Third, Tsr@sr-Sscfioa 3
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02
Go Leaders Rap Phoney
Italian Democracy Group

New York, July S1.-CIO leaders
who are officials OF the Italian
American Labor Council. which re-
presents 100000 American trade
unionists OF Italian extraction. this
week ASSOCIATED themselves from
the action OF Luigi Antonini. presi-
dent Of the council, who participate
ed In the formation OF the Ameri-
can Committee for Italian Demo-
crazy.
Generoso Pope, Italian-American
publisher, who is member OF the
committee, has been charged with
being a fascist sympathizer.
A statement released by the
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
signed by Joseph Catalonotti,
secretary of the Italian-American
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02
CoIumbiuns
Demand
War on Axis

Bogota, July 81 (ALN)-More than
10000 Colombians participated in a
gigantic demonstration at Bucara-
manga this week urging Colom-
bian war declaration against the
Axis as a sign OF solidarity with
the cause OF the United Nations.
The mobilization. organized by
the Allied Victory Committee, heard
speakers representing the Confed-
Grafton of Colombian Workers
(CTC), the Conservative. Liberal
and Communist parties demand that
Colombia take its place among the
democratic nations fighting fascism.
The meeting also condemned the
sinking of the Colombia schooners
Resolute and Rompar. in which 26
seamen lost their lives. as an Axis
act Of provocation against the Co.
lombian people.
Because of the participation Of
labor and all the political parties.
the demonstration is viewed here
as a strong indication of the desire
Of all Colombians TO play their part
in winning the war.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02
'Lompeduso
Cohen Is
Union Man

London, July 81 (ALN) -
r. A. F. Sgt.-Pilot Sidney Cohen,
who achieved fame overnight
when single-handed he captured
the Italian fortress-island Of
Lampedusa. is a member in. good
standing Of the National Union
Of Tailors and Garment Work.
ers.
This fact became known when
workers at the London factory
of Simpsons Clothiers Ltd,
where Cohen was formerly en-
ployed In the cutting room. this
week formed a Sidney Cohen
blood donors unit" Already So
workers have given pints Of
blood.
"Lampedusa Cohen" as his
former shop-mates call him. is
remembered as quiet, self-effac-
ing and a good union man.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02

Labor Council and ACW vice
president; George Baldanzi. ex-
ecutive vice preside dent Of the
Textile Workers Union and ex-
ecutive board member Of the
Labor Council; and August Bel
lanca, also a member OF the COun-
Gil board-declared that Antonini
had no power TO commit the
Council to participation In the
Pope committee and that he acted
"solely as an individual"
Catalonotti said that the Italian
American Labor Council board had
committed itself TO an entirely diff
ferent course of Independent ac-
tion, In the light of military and
political developments in Sicily and
Italy.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02
Chi. School
Gives Labor
Courses

Chicago, July 4.-Courses de-
signed especially to meet the needs
Of trade unionists are featured in
the summer curriculum now being
offered at the Abraham Lincoln
School here.
Founded last March by q group
Of prominent trade union leaders.
liberals and educators as "a peo-
pies school for q peoples war and
a peoples peace" the school has
completed its initial 12-week term
with an enrolment of 1900 students
and is now embarked upon an
educational and cultural program
for the summer months.
Among the courses offered
under the general heading Of
Organization for Victory" are:
Labor's Role In Victory and Post
war Planning; Principles Of Trade
Unions; Wartime Trade Union
Problems; Trade Union Leader
ship; Shop Paper and Bulletin
Writing for Trade Unionists and
Union Finances.
Some rs instructors and guest
lecturers. experts In their respec-
tive fields, are on the faculty.
Among the CLIO Representatives on
the list are three from the United
Electrical. Radio & Machine Work.
ers-Ernest De Maio. national vice
president; John T. Bernard. field
organizer, and Joseph d. Perslly,
president, Local lila.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02
Beg Pardon.
Says Army
Paper TO Clio

Washington, July S1-This is just
for the record. The Stars & Stripes.
U. S. Army paper. this week noti-
fed the CLIO that II had corrected
a story which said that the CLIO
was responsible for the recent coal
strikes.
In a letter to Clio Publicity Di-
rector Len De Caux, Editor Robert
Neville Of the Army organ enclosed
q clipping showing that the Stars
q Stripes ran q correction. The
clipping said:
"A CORRECTION. In its first
story on the recent coal strike In
the United States, the Algiers daily
Of The Stars & Stripes enormously
ran headline which read: 'FDR
Runs Coal Pits After CLIO Walk
out
"The coal strike was called by
John L. Lewis and his United Mine
Workers of America. Lewis and
the UMWA used to be in the Clio.
but no longer have any connection
with II. The CLIO did not sanction
the recent strike, and in fact APP
pears TO have been against 1t.
AT the last convention Of the
Go. in fact, a resolution was
adopted which sharply condemned
Lewis and his descriptive policies
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02
Labor Delegates
To Get Taste
Of Army Life

Baltimore, July 3l-"You're in
the Army. Mr.. Jones" will take on
real-life meaning for about 40 CLIO.
AFL and Railroad Brotherhood rep
next week as they
spend two days at the Army's near
by Fort Meade to find out what
makes our fighting machine tick.
The labor delegates-men and
women-were invited to sample
Army life by Mai. Gen. Milton A.
Reckord, Commanding General
Of the Third Service Command.
In order TO acquaint them with
the training which IL enabling
oar fighting forces to win VIC
tories over the Axis.
The delegates-both white and
share actual field ex-
periences, will live in barracks and
eat In mess halls. and will wear
Army fatigue clothes as they go
through what is expected to be al
most as rigorous program as
that endured by privates taking
basic training.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02

ons' teeth that will inevitably bring
about a further world war;" Ben
stead said: II feel that the interna-
tional trade union movement pro-
vides the means for breaking down
the many evils which have brought
about the present state OF affairs
in Europe.
II cannot conceive - assuming
that we have governments in Ger
many and Italy pledged TO demo-
cratic thought and action-that we
could forever ostracize the workers
in those countries who desired 10
rejoin the international labor move
ment."
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02
Organizing
BY ALLAN S. HAYWOOD
Go Vice-Prcsidem and
Director OF Organization

The Utility Organizing Committee came through with
victory the Detroit Dra Power House
CLIO pOled 1913 to 90 for reported by Chairman
Saub.
The IVA reports election victory at the Goodman Lumber r.
Goodman, by vote of 176 for no union
Cohen research director Workers Organizing
Campaign victories: Sherwood Re-
6ning Co, Warren. against A. standard OIL ca
Refinery, Cleveland Ohio CLIO pold the votes;
Pan City, Texas CLIO poled as per
ut the Southport Refining Co. Laboratory
CLIO polled 100 military reasons
the Mt these plants in nota available
Robert c. Edwards subregonal director in Huntington repor
Electro Mealurgca Co, Alloy, 1874 votes
UGCCWA $3.50 for District so 14 for VIC
tory prove prngboard for further the Kanawha
John Boyd Clio field Joseph Rice Clio
representatives Edward Cade uGcCwA Joy
UGCCWA field representative; John
Harry CLIO field Harry Noringon c1o
lie representative, assisted in this splendid showing
director reports the following victories
Sheet Metal Corp, Newark UsAcIo
Pneumatic Tool Railway N UERMWACo 1893 400 for ndpend
Immediately following this election all independent
and members joined in body with the CO. United
men UCAPAWA-CIo 16 Rep Leonard Goldsmith
victories MCune Corp Whippany j.
cefcaon made on basis Of check of cards Two hundred
and proceeding Federal
Co., Bogoa j. certified basis of check
ded and fifteen workers involved Negotiations proceeding These
plants organized by uPN&TwA Representatives Anthony
and Harry O'Cleppo.
Reg Dir Pugh OF Virginia advises that after months the
the Wortendyke Co completed
pshmen for the Clo Among the outstanding gains
cheof; nd
arbitration clause Congratulations uniring efforts!
president Fiede
UFE&MwA advises that the National Richmond Defense
ended In complete victory
defendants received sentences been freed
served the time nvOlvd All
members OF this union
Richmond
Hapgood. CLIO regional
In this twOyear battle.
The writer West Virginia Convention
presided delegation
the convention unanimously CLIO policies
the line The delegates determined intensity
activities full
effort for overwhelming the Allied
Nations the Axis forces
The Council growing overcoming all attempts made hereto
impair it, Several fine NRB elections recently
the drive the Coke Chemical industry in
the direction of SubReg Director Edwards and staff
director staff penddy
the convention determined than build
strong militant CLIO movement in this state
Following gathering Clio
by Sub-Reg Director
George DeNucc.
Gallagher organization director Marine Shipbudng
Merrill Shpyard
Score: CLIO 52S, ALL 1852. union 80.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02

as interfering with the war effort.
"The Stars & Stripes, the staff OF
which has been in foreign service
for the greater part Of the year and
for much of the time away from
intimate touch with events at home,
regrets that this confusion OF the
CLIO and the UMWA was made"
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-08-02

John Benstead, MUIR general-secre-
tary, said in moving the resolution.
"As far as the railwaymen are con.
cerned, we do not intend to return
TO the conditions OF 1918 TO 1899.
Naturalization is essential II the
transport services are TO be run at
maximum efficiency"
The MUIR, largest OF Britain's
three railway unions. has 100000
members.
In q vote which caused wide
spread interest In Britain. the
MUIR reversed the earlier decision
Of Its executive committee against
affiliation Of the Communist Party
10 the Labor Party.
STAND ON GERMANS
The MUIR delegates also voted
against the foreign policy OF Van
sittartism" Gord Vansittart, for
mer permanent under-secretary Of
the Foreign Office. advocates a
policy OF hatred of all the German
people).
There is no difference of opin-
ion in the British labor movement
that retribution of the direst char
acter should be visited upon those
responsible for the unspeakable
Nazi atrocities now being inflicted
on the peoples OF the occupied coun-
tries" Benstead declared. Neither
is there any difference OF opinion
that the opportunity TO build up
again a great machine OF aggres-
sion inside Germany should be elm.
mated. But am not satisfied that
the whole German people are
ranged behind Hitler.
"Only ten years ago a substan-
tial proportion declared them
selves against the Nazi policy.
One cannot imagine that they are
still behind the regime that
brought such disaster to them"
Warning that Gin our treatment
we must be careful not to SOW drag