Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 June 1937 — Page 28
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STRIKE RAISES NEW INTEREST IN BRITISH ACT
- Washington Studies Strict English Regulations on Union Policies.
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Times Special ~ WASHINGTON, June 25.—The general strike at Warren, O., has stimulated new interest here in the British Trade Unions Act of 1927, passed under pressure of public opinion to prevent a recurrence of the British general strike of 1926.
That strike, which increased unemployment in England by 500,000 ‘and cost the kingdom an estimated $2,500,000,000, changed public sensentiment almost overnight, partic“ularly among the middle classes. Peaceful as the strike was, and powerful ‘as were the unions politically, nothing’ could stop the Government of Stanley Baldwin from passing a law that reversed the trend of British labor legislation since 1871. The British Trades Union Act - still stands; even when the Labor Party took over the Government in 1929 it did not move to repeal it, fearing overthrow if it stirred mid-dle-class opinion on this issue. The 1927 act outlaws general or - sympathetic strikes. It declares any strike illegal if it “has any object other than or in addition to the furtherance of a trade dispute within the trade or industry in which the strikers are engaged.”
Makes Lockouts Illegal
It also outlaws strikes “designed or calculated to coerce the Govern‘ment either directly or by inflicting hardship upon the community.” It makes lockouts illegal in either of the above cases. And it protects workers who refuse to take part in such illegal strikes. It restricts picketing, by making acts by pickets illegal if they “lead to a breach of the peace” or if they “intimidate” or cause damage to person or property. It requires unions to carry their political funds in separate accounts; forbids collection of such funds unless the member has delivered written notice to the union that he contributes willingly; requires all unions, whether registered or unregistered, to submit reports of their political funds to the registrar of - friendly societies.
Forbids Breaking of Contract
It forbids civil servants ot join “any organization of which the primary object is to influence or affect the remuneration or conditions of employment of its members,” unless such organization confines its members to civil servants and has no political objects. (Under such a provision in this country government employes could not - affiliate with the C. I. O. or A. F. of L.). It forbids employees of “local or other public authorities” to break a contract of service if such action either singly or by group will cause “injury or danger or grave inconvenience to the community.” This is to prevent sudden stoppages of public utilities and services. It makes employees or employers personally liable for commission. of acts declared illegal, and on summary conviction they must serve more than three months or pay fines up to 10 pounds.
SUES FOR $5000 ON CAR CRASH CHARGE
~ Florence McGrayell asked $5000 damages in a suit on file in Superior . Court 2 today against Bowman Elder, receiver of the Indiana Railroad. The suit charged that the plaintiff was injured May 14 when the defendant’s traction car in which she was riding struck a truck while en route to Southport. She charged that she was injured by flying glass.
KROGER CO. OPENS SELF-SERVE STORE
The Kroger Grocery Co. today announced the opening of a new self-sreve market at 3836 N. Illinois St. The store is of modernistic design and the equipment was specially built, company officials said. Olan Cobbs has been appointed manager of the grocery department and O. J. Sharon manager of the meat department.
PRICE FIRST FACTOR, REALTORS ARE TOLD
A. John Berge, Madison, Wis., " National Association of Real Estate - Boards sales counsellor, discussed results of a Madison real estate survey before local realtors yesterday. The survey showed price is the most important factor in property selection to prospective buyers, Mr. Berge sald.
CITY MANAGER FAVORED
William H. Remy, former Marion County prosecutor, urged adoption
of the city manager form of govern-.
ment in an address before the Construction League of Indianapolis yesterday. He said, “It is a matter of common knowldege that the weakest spot in our governmental structure is in our municipal ade ministrations.”
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Contract Won’t Settle Issue, Worker Forced Out Of Job Says.
The steel strike is a month old. In the following United Press dispatches a striker and a nonstriker explain how the industrial conflict has affected them.
By A. G. JAMES
Nonstriking “Employe” of Republie Steel Corp.
YOUNGSTOWN, O. June 25.— It was just four weeks ago that I; got tossed out of a job. I can tell you this thing won't be settled by signing any contract. The American people are going to become aroused and find out what they're up against. We're still eating regularly at home, but there are a lot of things we had to cut down on. I've missed two pay days and there’s no more coming in. It means something when you lose that. I was inside the mill during the big strike in 1919. It wasn’t like it is now. We came and went through the picket lines for about three months. That was the difference. I walked right through the picket line. These mills here will be opened. The men won't be satisfied until they are. Why, there aren’t-10 per cent of the 800 fellows in our department that wanted to go on strike when they called them out.
Striker and Nonstriker Tell
Versions of
Dispute in Steel
Signed Pact Only Way to
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By EDWARD STURM Republic Steel Corp. Striking “Employe” YOUNGSTOWN, O., June 25.— We won't go back until we get a contract. That's the only way we can get a fair deal from those guys. We're i having to pinch a little at home, of course, but well get more later. Why, if we went back to work now we might be working for 20 or 30 cents an hour this time next year (Sturm was getting 68 cents an hour when he went on strike). At home we're trying to make things go as far as we can. The union is helping some of the boys and their families, but I haven't asked for help yet. I've been on the picket line every day since this strike started. I joined the union last July. We're gaining more strength every day. Thirty guys signed up right here yesterday (union headquarters near a picket post). My family feels the same way I do about it. It may hurt us a little now. but we're going to get more out of it in the long run.
Text of Mediation Board Report
By United Press CLEVELAND. June 25.— The statement issued by the Federal Steel Mediation Board, after collapse of negotiations yesterday, follows: Our conferences and discussions with the representatives of both sides, meeting separately, have thus far failed to produce a basis of adjustment, though the issues have been- clarified. We feel that the public is entitled to a statement of the situation as we now see it, and of the terms upon which we think the struggle could be settled with fairness to both sides. The question is no longer whether an oral agreement with the steel
| union should be put in writing, but
whether any agreement at all should be made. All four companies have stated that however often they might meet with representatives of the union, and whatever the number
they would make no agreement with it, orally or in writing. All four have denied that they ever made any oral agreement. Three of the {four have stated that if an oral agreement were to be made they would not object to putting it in writing. The sole question therefore is whether an agreement should be reached.
Others Sign Contracts
to the companies prior to the strike was identical with that signed by most of the other steel companies. It provides for no increase in wages or decrease in hours. On the contrary, wages and hours are to remain as they are during the life of the agreement, which runs to Feb. 28, 1933. It is clear that the differences could be speedily settled in joint conferences, if there were any willingness to try to reach an agreement. We have looked into the operation of some of the plants where the union has had a contract, in-
our attention by the. employers. The responsible executives inform us that, considering the novelty of the arrangement in their plants and
of men represented by the union,
The form of agreement presented |
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the inexperience of the men in union affairs, it is working reasonably well. The success depends largely upon the leadership in the particular plant. We appreciate the problems of management, but we think that the companies in refusing to make any agreement are taking an unwise position. Nothing ean be clearer today than that management and organized labor, when it really represents the wishes of the men, have got to learn how to live together, to reach agreements, and to abide by them when made. Union Election Proposed
At the same time the extent of the union’s actual membership, and
its right to speak for the employees, has not conclusively been demonstrated. Under these circumstances we propose to each company this settlement: The making and signing of an agreement with the union, to become effective only if the union wins an election; the calling off of the strike and the return cf all men to work; the holding of a secret ballot election in the company’s plants by the National Labor Relations Board; the agreement to go into effect if the union wins,
and ‘to be torn up if the union loses. The companies rejected this proposal. We believe that the union would accept it or some variation of it. Under these terms of settlement both sides would yield something, but not more than we think they ought to yield. The union would have to take its chances on an election. If, in the case of any company, a majority rejected the union, the union should have no contract. If, on the other hand, the majority voted for the union, its contract would stand. The heads of the four companies have not, either during the strike or before it, ever met the union representatives, and have thus far declined to join them in conferences with us. We cannot but believe that the bitterness and suspicion which separate the two sides would be allayed by a man-to-man discussion around the. conference table, and that the only hope of settlement lies in such a meeting.
Urges Acceptance
We now publicly urge the heads of the four companies to accept the terms of settlement which we have proposed, or to work out other terms by mutual agreement in joint conference as speedily as possible. We shall remain in session until we have definitely ascertained whether or not such a joint conference can be arranged. We have been pressed to inquire into the circumstances surrounding
the killing of some 12 men and the wounding of many others, and to investigate the numerous reports. of lawlessness, intimidation, violations of civil liberties, and other acts which the members of this board and all other citizens rightfully condemn.
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would require weeks, if not months, of time, and powers of subpena which we do .not possess. We were appointed to promote a settlement and not to prosecute or apportion blame. We appeal to both sides to
act with us accordingly.
Two Companies Reject Appeal
Youngstown Sheet & Tube and Republic Steel Corp. reply follows: “The proposal submitted by the
publication tonight is exactly the same as the one discussed in the meeting today and which we were obliged to reject. We are very sorry that all we can do is to reaffirm the position which we have maintained from the beginning. We cannot, in justice to our employees, sign a contract with the C. I. 0.” Inland Steel and Bethlehem made no statement immediately.
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MAILERS VOTE TO END STRIKE
WITHOUT RAISE
Pittsburgh Newspapers Resume Publication After 2-Day - Suspension.
By United Press PITTSBURGH, June 25.—Pitisburgh’s three newspapers resumed publication today after 150 mailing room employees, whose strike forced suspension of the newspapers since Tuesday, returned to work without gaining the pay raise they sought. The strikers voted 55 to 15 late
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yesterday to end their “illegal” strike after Rand Anderson, international secretary of the mailers trade district, told the mailers: “I am calling outside union mailers into Pittsburgh to fulfill our contract with the publishers. The union will protect you if you return to work by regular starting time for Friday's editions.” The Post-Gazette, morning paper, issued its regular editions and the two afternoon papers, the Press and the Sun-Telegraph, resumed publication today.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1937
the contract witlr the mailers is not open for adjustinent of wages and does not expire until Jan. 7, 1938, the mailers struck for $1.20 a day more pay. Charles P. Howard, pres= ident of the International Typogra= phical Union, termed the strike illegal. :
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