Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-10-08


are several more that could stand
lot of ironing out. One of them
gave up his supervisory job, and
from what we hear about an as
sistant superintendent on the sec
ond shift, he should take this ad-
vice, as we have been told he is a
martinez, or in plain English, a cold
nosed one who came from shop
that did not have any union in 1T.
Better wake up mister. This is
compliment to the workers of 49
building. Keep it up and you will
reach that goal that Brother Gosser
set for you.
This is a notice to those bosses
that do not want to get in line. We
print your name and misdeeds IN
this column, and that will take
some of the big headedness out of
you. BY your deeds you will be
known.
Ruth Adler of Dept. % is one of
our old active union members and
a short time ago she set out to per-
form a good union deed, and that
was to visit member who was IN
the hospital. But she had an acci-
dent on the way there. Some driver
who took a dislike to one of her
nice painted and shiny tenders
crumpled it up for her and when
she finally arrived at the hospital
we do not know to this day who
felt the worse, Ruth or the patient.
Never mind few dents, Ruth, just
keep up the good work.
We would like to offer the SYM
pathy of the WHY'S Unit to the
family of Brother Odell Borough,
1928 Colburn ST., who was fatally
injured in the plant Sunday Oct. 3
and passed away in Robinwood
Hospital short time later. Brother
Odell was honorably discharged
from military service a short time
ago and worked in Dept. 403 as an
electricians helper He leaves a
wife and four-month-old daugh-
ter to mourn his loss.
This warning has appeared in
this column good many times. If
you are going to be off more than
four days get leave Of absence or
you will be paid off. How do you
get the leave if for anything out
sickness? Tell your foreman, who
will make out copy for you to
sign. Do not telephone as telephone
messages are not accepted and do
not leave the plant till you have
your leave in your hand. If for
sickness and you feel too bad TO
wait for it send some member of
your family or a friend to the en-
ployment office where they will
sign a form provided for this or
send a registered letter or a tele-
gram addressed to the Willys-Ov
land Employment Office, and, we
repeat again, do not telephone. BE
wise, save your seniority! 1t is
precious as it is something YOU
have earned and do not be careless
and throw it away. Also be honest
when you say you are sick as the
company is providing one of our
nurses with car to investigate
and to see you are provided with
medical care. This is also warn
ing to those who have habit of
laying off a couple times week.
We wish you would stop it as you
are making conditions bad for the
loyal members. Remember if you
get caught it is your baby and do
not come sobbing to us.
Did you know that when you are
sick you are entitled to insurance
even if it is only three days or less.
That is what they take SO cents if
you are single, more if you are
married, per week. Also notify
your welfare committee to get your
insurance papers if you are going
to be off any length of time. You
are entitled to this money as the
insurance company is waxing fat
over your indifference and careless
ness. To get more information
when in the shop call 688 and ask
for Robert Cousino, who is the
welfare chairman. Do not sign any
industrial compensation paper
without seeing and consulting Bob
as he will tell you right from
wrong.
Last but not least, if you have
any department news that you want
in this column put it in factory
envelope and address it to Claude
Hess, Executive Committee.
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