Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-07
BaCk-to-Job
MoveGdiininQ
At Packard
Aoite+ors Back Down
in Face Of Interest
Being Taken by U. S.

The back-to-work movement at
the Packard Motor Car Co. gained
impetus today with approximately
81 per cent Of the day shift re-
porting for work.
While the turnout was not
sufficient to resume assembly of
engines for airplanes and navy PIT
boats. a company spokesman said
il was extremely encouraging
Leo Motto, international
UAW-CIO executive board MEM
Der, predicted the strike is falling
20 pieces and anticipated that all
men would be back at their jobs
by Monday.
LISTENING TO REASON
"The strikers are now begin
ming 10 listen TO reason" he
said.
A definite break in the three
day strike was seen in view OF the
governments intense interest In
the situation. company spQkeS-
man said. Approximately 25,OOO
workers have been idle.
These agitators, the spokesman
said. apparently are fearful OF the
penalties which may be invoked
IL they continue their attitude.
Another factor. the spokesman
said. was the scheduled arrival OF
Col. George Strong, industrial re-
lations officer Of the army air
force.
In some instances in the past,
Strong has ordered the dismissal
OF persons agitating strikes.
NO PLANS FOR INDUCTION
In Lansing. State Selective Serv-
ice Director Leroy Pearson SAID
that no plans had been made for
the mass induction OF p c X d
strikers-such as was threatened
by President Roosevelt against the
coal miners.
He recalled. however, that "oc-
cupational deterrent exists only
as long as the employe works at
the job for which he is deferred
Union leaders. who told the
strikers the responsibility now
rests with you" issued the follow
ing statement after meeting
with company officials.
The officers and executive
board members of Packard LO-
cal No. 100 UAW-CIO have de-
clared the present dispute at
the Packard Motor Car CO., an
unauthorized and wildcat strike.
VIOLATES CONSTITUTION
The strike il a violation Of
the constitution Of the interna-
tionaI union and also Of the no
strike pledge given by our union
to President Roosevelt, eur COM
mander-in-chief.
Tho strike IL also a violation
Of the Presidents no-discrimlna-
ton proclamation.
ION behalf Of 10000 men,
bers Of the UAW-CIO who are
In the various branches OF the
armed forces OF the United
States, We earnestly urge all
employees to return to work i'm
medistely on their respective
shifts so that production of es-
sential aircraft and marine en-
glnes may be resumed without
delay"
The statement was signed by
Norman Matthew. president of
Packard Local No. 100, JAW
CIO.
wLB MAKES APPEAL
With a statement from army
authorities expected today the
WLB issued this statement.
signed by Carl r. Schneider, deputy
executive WLB director in Wash
ington:
Tho critical war need OF our
country demands that the pro-
ductlon OF vitality needed ma
teriaI at the Detroit plant Of
tho Packard Motor Car Go. be
resumed at once.
The WLB will affirm the
decision of your international
union, your local union presi-
dent and one plant committee
and Join them In urging you TO
comply with the policies Of the
executive order Of the President
Of the United States and with
labor's pledge not To strike for
the duration OF tho war"