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The union times., 1945-05-05
C.L.C. Affiliates With Council Of Social Agencies
McGovern Names Enright, Benson And Sherman To
 Represent Labor

The application of the New Ha. ven Central Labor Council for membership in the New Haven Council of Social Agencies, submit. ted by Vincent J. McCovern, Presi. dent, was unanimously approved by the executive committee of the Council of Social Agencies last week.
 Afiliation with the Council of So- cial Agencies is considered by local AFofL leaders as an important step in furthering a closer working rela- tionship between the union members and the programs conducted for the general social welfare. A total of v public and private social agencies and organizations interested in social and health programs are. now fed erated in the Council of Social Agen- cies for the purpose of furthering their common interests and the gen eral welfare. Its program Is financed by membership fees and a yearly al- lotment from the Community Chest.
 As a member of the Council of Social Agencies, the Labor Council is entitled to have two delegates and also to have representation on various committees. Pres. Mccoy. ern has appointed the following three representatives of the Labor Council to serve on the newly or ganized Labor Participation Com mittee of the Council of Social Agencies: Nathan Sherman, editor of The Union Times; William P. Enright, secretary of Painters Un- ion, No. l86; and Harry F. Ben- son, secretary of Local 234; Am. Federation of Musicians.
 This committee, which also in- cludes three representatives each from the Greater New Haven Indus trial Union Council and from the Council of Social Agencies, will par ticipate with local agencies in the planning of programs to alleviate the social problems of the community and will keep union members informed about the social and health resources of the community.
 Sherman and Enright have been appointed as delegates from the Labor Council to the Council of Social Agencies. In this capacity they will attend delegates meet ings and will receive informative bulletins about local activities. Benson will serve on the Infor1na- ton Service Committee, a joint Community Chest and Council of Social Agencies group which con- ducts an educational program to keep the public informed about the social and health programs in the community and to see that people needing help or guidance with per sonal or family problems are di- rected to the agency best equipped to serve them.
The union times., 1945-05-05
A.F.L. Attacks Wallace Cheered
 State Dept. On For Answers At San Francisco Senate Hearing
Says Labor Only Meagerly Represented When Con-
 ference Opened

SAN FRANCISCO = Failure of the State Dept. to give labor repre- sentatives at the United Nations con ference other than a "consu1tative" status was protested by the AFL in release here as the conference open ed.
 Labor was only meagerIy repre- sented-and in an obscure capac- ity-when the United Nations con- ference opened here," the release said. It pointed out that the labor federation had sought for its repre- sentative, Robert J. Watt, an advis- Ory capacity such as AFL Sec.- Treas. George Meany had at the re- cent Mexico City Inter-American Conference.
 The AFL also said that "labor representatives, along with those of business, agriculture, fraternal socie- ties and educational organizations were left on the fringe of the big doings" as consultants "who can be consulted or not depending upon the whim of the US. delegates"
 The release was made at the same time the AFL Weekly News Service carried a double column editorial protesting in detail the
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The union times., 1945-05-05

degree that was entirely unneces- sary under FDR.
 There will be more politics, rather than less, in government.
 No Labor Law Changes
 Contrary to the hopes of some conservatives, there will be no change in the great charters of the people under Truman. The Wag. ner act, cartel and trust laws, wage and hour regulations will remain unchanged despite a lot of pres. sure.
 The outcome of the fight for federal housing, extension of the social security law and expanding benefits, as well as the program of public works will be favored by Truman, but the degree of success won by each will depend upon the folks back home keeping the heat on Congress.
 Cutbacks
 Most Washington observers be- lieve that the defeat of Germany will bring no immediate effect on the overall job situation. Most operations will continue at about the present pace.
 It is expected that the cutbacks will not be felt until three months after the fall of Germany. Top esti
The union times., 1945-05-05
Crowd Applauds Secretary After Insult Thrown By
 Rep. Knutson

WASHINGTON = Cheers broke the dignifed silence of the Senate Ways and Means Committee after Sec. of Commerce Henry A. Wallace had emerged from a verbal tilt with Rep. Harold Knutson (R.Minn.) smiling and confident.
 Wallace was called to testify on behalf of the reciprocal trade agreements bill and Knutson im- mediately started batting him. With Wallace more than holding his own, KnutsOn asked, ''Isn't lowering the tariff rates cOmpara- ble to lowering immigration re- strictiOns?" Wallace replied the question was ''tOO complicated to answer" and KnutsOn curtIy de- clared he would wait to ask it of a "witness of ordinary intelIi- gence." Rep. Herman Eberharter D.Pa.) interpOsed then to object that Eve ought to show respect for the witness"
 The crowd in the big room broke out with enthusiastic cheers and ap- plause for Wallace that ended only when Rep. Robert L. Doughton D.N.CO chairman of the commit tee, rapped for order. During the af-
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The union times., 1945-05-05
Green Promises To Keep Fighting For Labor Unity
Tells Need For Single, All. Powerful Trade Union
 Movement

NEW YORK = AFL President William Green said here this week that those who say no harm will result from the split in the labor movement are utterly and conn., pIetely wrong'' and pledged that he twill never rest until labor is once again united in single, all-power- full trade union movement"
 The Green statement was made in a speech prepared for delivery at a testimonial dinner for President Max Zaritsly of the United Matters Union (AFL) at the Astor Hotel, in honor of Zaritsky's 60 birthday anniversary. Green said that "one of the i'm pressive attributes of Max Zaritsl1y is his constant search for new avenues of service and new paths of endeavor for the labor movement" He recalled that Zaritsl<y had won unity in his own organization but that American labor was split ten years ago "and the breach is still unhealed.
 ssI know there are those who have resigned themselves to the existence of a dual labor move ment in America. They may even try to convince you that no serious harm to labor will result. But they are utterly and completely wrong. I will never rest until labor is once again united into single, all- powerful trade union movement in America. I will never cease to ex- pIore every possible avenue to reach that objective"
The union times., 1945-05-05
Bretton Woods
 Backed By A.F.L.

WASHINGTON = (FP)- Support of the AFL's 7 mil lion members was thrown be- hind the Breton Woods leg islation pending before Con- gress by Pres. William Green this week in a statement to the House banking commit tee.
 Green said the AFL beIiev- ed that although an expanded domestic economy would SUD- port greatly enlarged mar kets, ''we also believe that an additional source lies in ex- banded international trade" He supported the internation- al bank as an aid to small nations and said international understanding and coOpera- ton must replace blind com petition.
 The AFL chief indorsed currency stabilizatiOn as being ''to the advantage of work ers'' and urged U. s. partici- patton as s'bOth a matter of human decency and enIight- ened self-interest."
The union times., 1945-05-05
Landslide Victory For New Rail Union

Another landslide victory was scored this week by the newest union on the rai1s-the A. F. of L. Inter national Federation of Technical En- gineers, Architects and Craftsmen.
 In a National Mediation Board election on the Frisco, the Fedora tion swept in with 34 votes, 100 per cent of the valid ballots cast among the roads engineers, chemists and draftsmen.
 Foster J. Pratt, president of the organization. revealed that interest in unionism among members of his craft-nearly all of whom are pro- fessional men with college educations -is growing by leaps and bounds.
 There was a time, he said, when they considered themselves superior to unionism and confined their mem bership to professional societies. That attitude has changed sharply, he re- vealed.
The union times., 1945-05-05
As We See It
 by THE STAFF

Organized labor, which is we'll acquainted with the difficulties of setting up a new organization, is not discouraged by the compIica- tions marking the opening of the United Nations Conference in San Francisco. The daily newspapers, which must feature controversy as means of attracting readers, give the impression that the Confer ence is split. This is not the case. We predict that the basic princi- ples of Dumbarton Oaks will be accepted. Don't be fooled by screaming headlines, and haIf- baked radio commentators. The real news is that all of the United Nations are meeting, and working out an organization which we all pray will prevent future wars. Try to put that in a sensational head line!
 =. NEW RAVENS Committee on Ordinances will report favorabIy to the Board of Aldermen next Monday on the New Haven Central Labor Councils ordinance which protects all city workers in their right to join an organization of their own choosing. Under regular procedure, the report will lay over month for printing in the alder manic journal, and be voted on at the June meeting of the Board. If no Alderman objects, however, the Board has the power to pass the ordinance Monday evening.
 EXCERPT from Harrisan Car rolls Hollywood column in the NesO York Daily Mirror: ''HolIy- wood Hi Jinx-Ramsay Ames bought herself mink coat for her 2lst birthday. Irene Dunne bedded with flu. Adele Jurgens with Ross Hunter.
 STEPS have been taken by Lodge l7l2, International AssOcia- ton of Machinists to file for an election among the approximately 4,6OO monthly salaried employees at all plants of Lockheed Aircraft Corp. in Burbank, Calf. The lodge, which has been in existence for couple of years with a mem- bership of between eight and nine hundred, has already signed up more than 2,5OO of Lockheed's salaried supervisors, foremen and technical workers in a special or ganizing campaign.
 Charles L. Baugh, Lodge 1712 official, said there would be no question of competitive jurisdiction with the expanding Foremen's Association of America since LAM holds contracts for workers at all Lockheed plants. Lodge 727 cov- CTS the more than 5O,OOO hourly wage workers at Lockheed.
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The union times., 1945-05-05
Davis Approves Of Fringe Raises
Stabilizer Permits Diferen. tial In Round-the-Clock
 Operations

WASHINGTON = A method of increasing total take-home pay in some industries without violating the wage stabilization policy through hourly rate boosts has been approved by Economic Stabil. izer William H. Davis. By this or. der Davis changed the rigid prac. tice regarding the so-called fringe issues established by his predeces. sOr, Fred M. Vinson, which froze permissible increases he would al. low the Natl. War Labor Board to grant.
 Whereas Vinson would allow differ ential of not over and 4 and 6c ar hour on second and third shifts ir non-continuous operations, Davis granted WLB the right to allow the same differential in around-the-clock operations-such as textile. oil, steel and smelting.
 Davis also said he would permit higher shift differentials if it was shown to be the clear practice o1 the industry or area concerned.
 More 1eeway will also be granted the WLB in the granting of vaca- tions with pay. Under Vinson the formula was 1 weeks pay for year and 2 weeks after 5.
 Other nonbasic wage increases may be approved, Davis said, where sub stantial area or industry practice pre- vai1s and it is found the increase would not be unstabilizing.
The union times., 1945-05-05
Here Is What VIE Day May Mean To Labor

What does VIE day mean to la bor in the light of the changed ad ministration in Washington?
 No one can make flat predic tiOns, but here are some reason able guesses. At this time they ap pear sound and are backed by the opinion of what newspapermekl call reliable sOurces.'
 Manpower Control
 Watch for even, stricter control ot manpoNer in the period between VIZ day and the surrender of Tokyo.
 The War Manpower Commission is likely to use the, draft law through selective service to get job-jumpers who leave essential war jobs. War Labor Board
 The National War Labor Board will be strengthened soon by the Supreme Courts verdict in the Montgomery-Ward case. The court is expected to approve, presidential seizure of non-war plants to en- force WLB orders.
 There will be more stress by the WLB on effective, genuine negotia- tion of contracts. Signs of this have been increasing and the WLB will insist that unions and employers set tie more of their disputes across the table.
 Seniority Provisions
 Unions that have written clear. cut, definitely worded seniority clauses into their contracts have nothing to fear despite the heal that will be put upon them as re. conversions end approaches and the labor market eases. Good nego. tiating relationships with the em. ployer, from the shop steward level upwards, are the key to this problem.
 Governments Part
 Because the late Pres. Roosevelt was not concerned with the political scene himself, and with his death Pres. Truman is obliged to be, a tendency is now developing in Wash ington to view things in the light oi their consequences in 1948. This is where labor's voice needs strengthen ing. It will have to show its power tc
The union times., 1945-05-05

No Opposition
 The ordinance was unanimously passed by the New Haven Board of Aldermen, but under a ruling by the city's counsel, legislative con. sent was also necessary.
 No one opposed the bill at the hearing, which was presided over by Sen. William A. Scott, former president of the Hartford Central La bor Union, and member of Brick layers Union No. 1.
 Those who spoke in favor of the bill were Mayor John W. Murphy of New Haven; James DiLonardo. president of the New Haven Build ing Trades Council; Senator James E. Foley, New Haven; Saul Kreas. executive board member of the New Haven Central Labor Council Nathan Sherman, editor of The Union Times, official publication of the State Building and Construction Trades Council; Michael J. Han. rahan, State, County and Municipal GAARAOy CCSS dlAu V11CCuI Js OOO1Cys Corporation Counsel of the City of New Haven.
 A favorable report on the bill is expected in the near future.
 Text of Law
 Following is the text of the pro posed law:
 Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Gen eral Assembly Convened:
 'sThe Board of Aldermen shall have the further power to have in- cOrporated in contracts for the construction, repairing or remod- cling of public buildings or public works of any kind by the City or any of its divisions the provision that ''Wages paid any mechanic, laborer or workman employed un- der this contract shall be at the rate of wage based upon the cus- tomary or prevailing rate of wages for the same type of work in the same trade or occupation existing in the City of New Haven, and based upon the wage schedule and rates therein set by the United States Department of Labor for the New Haven area"
The union times., 1945-05-05
State Labor Law Opens Drive Door
Pres Collins Recommends Immediate Survey Of Organ izing Possibilities Of National Unions Will Be
 Sought-Conn. Federation To Give Full Cooperation

survey firms whose businesses are confined within the state with view to undertaking statewide campaign Organlze IOwpa1d nOnuniOn workers Timothy M Collins president of the Connecticut of Labor, in a statement issued this week.
 In outlining the unfair practices specified in the State Labor Relations Act recently enacted law Collins called attention to the provision that requires employers to bargain collectively with representatives chosen by employees which ne sai was similar to the contained in the National Labor Relations Act that stimulated organization in interstate commerce.
 A CHALLENGE TO LABOR
 s law for which organized worked for eight years to gain protection for approximately 25OOOO workers this who enjoying the benefits of organization should extend a helping hand to the nOrganized.
 Unquestionaby organized labor has rendered an in. joined its ranks in years Not only unions been responsible for increasing wage rates and earings and for improvements in their working conditions but they nave security to workers that they could attained without organization.
 FLOW WAGES Es-INsECURITY"-sA
 know for fact that in industries and businesses
 within the state wages shamefuy low As is well recoe zed low wages and insecurity hand in hand Low wages encourage slum conditions and and DOIicino problems Where they prevail burdens imposed upon charitable agencies and the They to de- moraize the community On the hand it has been oh served that where high and good working conditions exist workers participate in community life and the public welfare advanced In fact welfare organizations turn ing to labor unions for support are inviting abor t play an active role in their wOrk.' Among the trades and businesses mentioned bv Collins where organization work should be in the near future building service, hotels restaurants and cafe terlas ewe, launes and dry cleaning establishments re tail and wholesale store, warehouses offices.
 Collins urged that the organization campaigns should he we'll planned and the aid of unions should he soub He declared that the Connecticut Federation of Iahor would cooperate fully this drve which he estimated would result 5OOOO additional members the unions in Connecct within a few months '. "FULL PROTECTION OF LAW"
 Let us go out and tell unOrganzed workers," he said that they have the full protection law to organize and that has become the policy of enlightened to collective bargaining As soon as Tnarit f employees their particular establishment inc union representative should seek early conference with ne employer No longer employer ignore such re- quest The law places obligation upon him bargain in good faith with the chosen of his employees noul he evade the State Labor Relations Board will call him to account, and if he persists attitude the unfa;r employer will find that he has to the Superior
The union times., 1945-05-05

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The union times., 1945-05-05
Charles Mcbride
 Of No. "A Is Dead

Funeral services for Charles C.. Mcbride, 6. a member of Local "A. International Association of Theatri- cal Stage Employees, New Haven, were held this week. Mcbride, who was one of the founders of Local No. "A, and former vice-president, died of a heart illness.
 He was native of Meriden, and served as a stage carpenter for almost half century. He was employed by the old Hyperion Theatre in New Haven, and had been with the Para mount Theatre for about 20 years. Internment was in Sacred Heart cemetery, Meriden.
The union times., 1945-05-05
Pay Boost For Textile
 Workers Is Landmark

Action of William H. Davis, eco- romic stabilization director, in ap- proving a 5-cent-an-hour increase for cotton textile and rayon workers, was hailed this week by the Textile Work CTS Union as a Landmark" in the long struggle to banish substandard wages and living wages from the cot ton-rayon industry. The pay raise, previously ordered by the War Labor Board, brings the minimum in the in- dustry to 55 cents an hour.
The union times., 1945-05-05
Conn. Unions To Aid Low-Paid Workers
Prevailing Wage Bill O.K'd By All
Legislature Expected To Approve Act Providing For Union Rates To Be Paid On All Municipal
 Construction By City Of New Haven

The efforts of the New Haven Building Trades Council supported by the Connecticut Building and Trades Council, to obtain law which would provide that the city of New Haven pay the prevailing all municipal construction step closer last Wednesday, when the Legislatures Committee Cities Burroughs held public hearing on the proposed ordinance.
Evening star., 1945-08-21

Boys. Girls Teens. Youths Tots Fourth Floor
buehs school bell Peoples because
monopoly youth! Here you'll find
famous Washington that mothers shop here first before school in!
Evening star., 1945-01-24
Detroit Plan Favored
In Handling Veterans

G. j. Schoeninger, former com
mander in chief of the Veterans o1
Foreign Wars, said yesterday he ia
vored q "one-stop" information Gen.
ter for veterans and war workers
In Detroit instead of the referral
center established this month In
Washington.
Mr.. Schoeninger, a member of an
advisory and counciling group for
the Detroit area which is attempt
ing to set up veterans and war
workers service center, made the
statement while inspecting the Dis
trict information center at 1850
Pennsylvania avenue NV.
Mr.. Schoeninger, who has visited
several centers, including those in
Milwaukee and Denver, expressed
the view that Detroit should have a
center with representatives of vari-
GUS services, such as United States
Employment Service and Veterans
Administration. He said he favored
a "one-stop" station.
1t. Col. Leonce r. Legendre, exec
utive ohhver of the regional office of
civilian defense for the Washington
region, explained to Mr.. Schoeninger
that the Commissioners decided to
set up a center which could refer
veterans and unemployed war work.
ers to nearby Federal and private
Evening star., 1945-01-24

Half Of the total resources Of the
United States are now being devoted
TO waging war. Since Pearl Harbor
war expenditures have amounted to
about S208.00O, ,O00, 900. More War
Bond money is needed.
Evening star., 1945-01-24

agencies designed to handle specific
problems.
Meanwhile, Capt. H. c. White
hurst, head Of the Department OF
Civilian Defense, which has charge
|of the information center, released
Ia report for the period OF January
is to 20, showing that rs persons
came to the center and that 80
questions were asked.
Evening star., 1945-01-24
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Shocking, blue or pink. Misses
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Suit Salon, Second Floor
Evening star., 1945-01-24
1890

The cardigan neckline softened
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Soft wool crepe In gold, green, blue
Or black. Misses sizes.
Suit Salon, Second Floor
Evening star., 1945-01-24

All wool Juilliard "Trico" cloth suit
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larless neckline and kick pleated
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Junior Colony, Fifth Floor
Evening star., 1945-01-24

The new square cardigan neckline
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trim, fange front. OF all wool
Charmona cloth. Kickpleats in the
skirt. Gold, pink or green. Sizes
Junior Colony, Fifth Floor
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-03-01
Open House For
Teen-Agers On
Friday Night

FINAL arrangements have been
completed by the Junior Woman's
club for the tCen-age open house and
luke box dance at Cooper's Hall to-
morrow night from $50 until ii
o'clock and all Tonnage boys and
girls are invited to attend.
RcgistratiC1 Will be held and
tcen-agcrs will be registered by pre-
Senting written consent from their
parents to attend the dance. which
is being sponsored by the Junior
WOman's club.
Responsible chaperoncs will be in
attendance, club leaders stated, and
tccnagers are asked to cooperate in
making the entertainment a success.
A number of popular records are
on the juke box and tecn-agcrs are
invited to come and dance. No ad-
mission will be charged. but soft
drinks will be sold during the eve
ming, it was stated.