The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-01

ing department on Mill street. and
Hayden street on East Main street;
East plant: Building liz, Westgate,
and woodward gate on Hamilton
avenue.
1t was pointed out the plants
would not attempt to produce goods
for sale or ship them until further
notice. Work would be furnished In
the plant to employees who report
ed for work, and wage rates would
be similar to those Of their regu-
lar jobs, the notice stated.
Employees who do not intend to
enter the plant were advised to
remain away to avoid confusion and
incidents.
Legal Right Asked
It was pointed out that any per-
son wishing to enter the plant has
a legal right to do so.
The company said that except as
specifically instructed employees OF
the second and third shifts Slould
not report for work.
Mr.. Chase said an agreement on
plant maintenance at the Chase
Company during the strike was
concluded early this afternoon. He
said the agreement, which covers
considerations on keeping the
plants in good condition. was
signed by union representatives.
No discussion of the strike issues
was conducted at the Chase meet
ing, and no further conferences
was slated.
The strike detail agreement at the
American Brass Company covers the
Ansonia and Torrington, as well as
the local plants.
Under the terms of the latest offer
made by the Scovill Company, the
strike was TO be postponed for one
week to settle details.
The company offered the follow
ing agreement on wages:
2. The il cents a hour now palo
as a separate item will be adjusted
into and become part Of the piece
work price on as equitable basis as
can be worked out practically SO
that the total cost to the Company;
will be approximately the same.
b. The IA cents per hour VIII De
added to present hurry rates.
c. After the signing Of a COM
plete agreement, the Company ana
Union will join II an application OF
the Wage Sterilization Board TO a2-
prove a 10 percent increase. This
to be effective the payroll week after
Board approval is received by the
Company.
d, In the event the Steel wage
dispute is settled on basis that viii
yield a larger percent increase than
10 percent over the average Steel
wage, then the Company will offer
an additional percent increase that,
with the 10 percent in &C" above,
will equal the percent increase in
Steel, except that If Brass in Water
bury gives an increase which yields
less percent than Steel, this Com
pany will only meet the Brass in
crease. This will require waiting I'M
til both Steel and Brass are set
tied.
e. In the event of ID" above, the
Company and Union will Jointly file
with the Wage Sterilization Board
for approval. The increase will be eff
fectiYe the payroll week after the
Company receives approval OF the
Board.
(. Except for the increases in &C"
and I'd" above. the general wage level
will be fixed for the duration OF the
agreement and any extensions.
G. The wage clause shall include
the following: Every step must be
taken to reduce unit labor costs and
all other costs II high wages and
the competitive position of the COM
pany are to be maintained and bet
tered"
The company said the union APP
peared ready to agree to accept q
check-off plan. after strengthening
out Of certain details. and that II
had consented TO a "No-strike. No
lockout" clause. The union also had
accepted a company plan on leave
Of absence, during the discussion OF
the terms.