7% International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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SCHAKTON CtNTWAL LABOR UNtON
TtAM^TCRS JOINT COUNC'L NO 20
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December 2 0 ,
1941
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Dear -ir and
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77G Larrisburg has been pranteu r-trike
n. y.
ion uy executive boa re Joint Council No.
20.
lilt- '
r.;hin of ^776 voted to Strike as
i jti.n.
I am informeu t *at the emrloy^rs havf maue some
i .. uid not meet with approval of
the Li.ijn.
This Loc i is un< *
vj ion ti.ere. ore the
Lo**rd ib of the opinion tht t stride oe lis ion wi
International Brotherhood
Teamsters, Chaufleurs,
Warehousemen and Hetpers c/^w^nir^
VHMATtO WtTH THt AMUICAM fMtnAHOK Of LA...
Alan E. Kline
1442 Vornon St.
SECRETARY
STtttT
December 22, 1941
John J*. Gillispie, Gen'l. Sec. Treas.
International Brotherhood of Teansters, Chauffeurs,
t'areliousemen & Helpers of America
222 E . i ichi an St.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Dear Sir and Brother:
On November 21, 1941, Local 776 notified all operators in the freight industry- in the
Harrisburg area of the expiration of the current collective bargaining contracts and
requested that they arran-e a mutually satisfactory date for the purpose of meeting and
negotiating* a new agreement.
Accompanying this notice was a copy of the proposed new a-reement, which embodied the
union's demands.
The notice and proposed new agreement is enclosed herevrith and marked
A and B, respectively.
The proposed new agreement was drafted by a co <rittê of the Local representin- persons
er. loved in every operation covered by the a-reement, and was basrd upon the increased
cost of living.
The negotiations involve approximately twnnty different operatin companies em loying
about 350 member*.
These companies operate in the immediate ilarrisbur- area and are to
bo diatin*uished from the companies operating in the I'ilton area with whom we negotiate
separately, and which situation we will probably be required to present to you at a
later date.
About t w weeks after sending the notico we wore informed that the operators were forcing a oorrtittee to negotiate the agreement and that such committee would represent all
of
e
loyers.
A representative of the oon. Ittee contacted ua and we fixed the 6th of December, 1941
for our first meetin*.
Prior to the neeting, we learned that the coamittee had been authorized to offer ua A
flat increeae of $2.40 per week. Thla inforamtior waa not ooeaaunioeted to ue o f f i o i a l ^ y .
We a<et on Deeaatbar 6 , 1941 ea agreed upon. Thia waa the day aft r Japan declared
The operators eoaaaittae offered ua
per week inereeae on ell operationa, ell other
tMHM and proviaiona of the 1941 contract to ranai n without ehemge# Ihe operatcra coat*
mlttee refueed to conaider or diaouaa any of the proposed ehengea In the arr*e<*ent re*
la ting to worUng oondl ti or. a . Enclosed hwrewi th and axarkad C ia the 1941 egraaaxnt.
John y. îllispie, r-ecemoer 22, 1341
Page 2 .
Sy comparison trith B, you ^ i l l note that the operators ignored our demands as set forth
in paragraphs G and H of Article I , paragraph B of Article I I and paragraphs C, 5 and "
of Article IV and Article XI in their entirety.
We submitted the operator's proposal to a committee of the members designated to act on
this matter on December 10, 1941.
The committee authorized us to accept no less than a
5 / per hour decrease from the wages set forth in the proposed new agreement ( B ) , and all
ot-. r terms and conditions were to be densanded.
fe net with the committe'! for the operators on December 12, 1941. On this occassion
they increased their offer to a flat increase of *;2.40 per week on the existing rate and
all other terms of the present contract (C) to remain as i s , and still persisted in denyi n " our request for consideration of the terms and conditions in the new proposed agreement (B).
On Sunday December 14, 1941, the results of the negotiations were roported to the membership at our re-ular stated meeting. A written notice of this meeting and the fact that
a secret strike vote would be taken was sent to each me iber. Die body by unanimous vote
rejected the offer of the operators. A motion was then made that unless the operators
mot the revisod demand of the Local as submitted on December 12, 1941, by December 31,
1941, the members would strike. A vote -as held on the motion by secret ballot in accordance with the International Constitution, and over 90;' of those present voted in favor
of the motion. A motion was then made and unanimously adopted that the matter be submitted to the International Union for whatever steps they felt it advisable for us to
take.
Following this meeting the matter was submitted to Joint Council 20 for strike sanction
which has been received.
On behalf of Local ,775, we would like the necessary steps for whatever action you will
reco . .end to be started before December 51, 1941, so that there will be no misap reheision amonr our members.
The following ia a liat of the operators involved. Where an aateriak appears before
the operators name, this indicates that the particular operator has not authorized the
negotiating committee to act for i t :
Daily Motor Express
l o m a Hotor Expresa
7ollr*.or ?r^ckin- Co.
*lorlacher Delivery Service
*Csoar Drawbangh
Atlantic Statea Motor Linea
Halle lotor Tranait
y.otor Freight Ibcpreaa
York-Buffalo Sxpreaa
* ish Ex.reaa Jo.
Bin -hamton *^rehouae & Terminal
"Wilton freight ;\)rw*rding Jo.
*Inter State Truck Linaa
e?rana<JMri can freight Linea, Inc.
^ M H A . Truck Linea, inc.
Carlisle, P<;nna.
Chamberabur^, Penna.
Danville, Penna.
H.29 Tin* S t . , Philadelphia, Pa.
Paxtonia, Penna.
10th t Bilberry S t a . , larriaborg, Pe.
S nbury, Penna.
F50
M-- C t . , York, Pen a.
yew Cumberland, Penna.
667 Forater S t . , Ilarriaburg, Pa.
SOI Boaler A v e . , Lcmoyne, Pe.
4961 Sprinr Irove A v e . , Cincinnati,0#
315 E . Sim-aon 3 t . , lechanicabar-, Pe
751 X. Fifteenth St., Detroit, U e h .
1000 3 . Breed S t . , Philadelphia, Pe.
Pa ê 3.
John*!". Oillispie,,December 22, 1941
Alko Express Lines
*''.tlantic Coast Freight Lines, Inc.
*'.<ard Trucking Company
llartnan Lebanon Transportation
York llotor Express Co.
"Eastern L'otor Dispatch
B.
. !<ausch
*I!otor Cargo Express
500 loerner S t . , Johnsto.'.'n, Pa.
261 anticoke S t . , laltimo-e, !'d.
Altoona, ienna.
537 H. ront S t . , Steelton, ra.
Sher<tan & Hay S t s . , York, Pa.
1260 Cleveland Ave., Coltunbus, 0 .
W. Fairview, Penna.
Akron, 0 .
The members of the operator's committee are as follows:
Fi
Albert Hofi'enberg
franklin rgtse
Rubin Alurine
P. B. Strine
Urie D. Lutz
York-Bu falo Express Co.
Motor Frei.^ht Express Co.
Alko Express Co.
Atlantic States Hotor Lines
Halls Kotor Transit & Daily Kotor Express
Negotiations for Teamsters Local -.776 have bee] : conducted by James Flaherty, President
Alan E. Kline, Secretary Treasurer assisted by Sidney C. Handler, Counsel for the Local.
Local Union ,/776
Internationa! Brotherhood ^ Teamsters, ChauHeurs,
Warehousemen and Helpers p/ylw^nh?
wrrH tut AHtxtcAt. rtocxATtow of mo<
November 21, 1941
Dear Sir:
The collective bargaining agreement between your company and
Local Union #776 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters,
Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers of Amerioa is about to expire.
The membership of this Local Union has decided that a new agreement should be executed, which will effect necessary changes from
the existing contract*
'*
*'
*
Enolosed herewith is a copy of the proposed new agreement* Your
careful study and consideration of its contents pending a conference between us on the matter will expedite any discussion of
the subject when we meet*
Will you please communicate with Mr* James Flaherty, President,
or Alan E* Kline, Secretary either by letter, wire or telephone,
within a week from the date of this letter, so that a conference
may be arranged to discuss thia matter at a time and place mutually
agreeable to both of us*
Very truly yours.
JAMES FLAHERTY, President
Local Uhion f 776
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to ether tilth enclosed cot ' of v o i r notice of termination of
Agreement vl^h t e operator* * n your d i a t r i c t , * s t e l l as a copy
f - o . r a.%re<i e n t .
In
o r l e t t e r you tre re -testing a s t * l * e en orseiant on t eit*
' l i f e r e n t operating
n ' e s -r.ploying ap roxi-itt'.<-ly *
ô i ndr^d f i f t y
-e b^ra af - o * r "rgartlza^Lon.
u f c ^ u r r " , t ' a matter 1 * b"inu; h a n i i T * i n ^ ^ s h i n g t o n by our O r g a n i z e r , Ihomaa P .
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i a n , *nd I u w e r a t e n d la bef re the e d i a t i o n Board i n Yashisgt n.
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s?riKoa at ?hia o f f i c e , and you Are a l s o a-.t e t: t t ;e
oat haa aet up a * a r Labor B o a r d , whose f i r a t neetlng ^ i l l bo
h e . d on
January 1 6 ,
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a s t a t e ent of policy and procedtte
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Teamsters, Chauffeurs,
Warehousemen and Helpers p/^4/7^/%%
AfftHATtD wm) TO! <UtnnCA< rtOtMTMH Of LMOt
I-i-. Ti..o. ;as
Flynn, ^ctin;j for General
I n t e r n a t i o n a l .^rotherhooa of Teai.sters,
lust Michigan dtrt,et
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De r Sir
President
nd Brother:
Live received your l e t t r of July 3 1 , 1942, but due to
not ha vine
coi. vlete inform tion of what the situation wt s in \<illirrusyort, I took ti: c to nvesti; t( .
The Business ^.;ent coverin-j th^t area i s Geoi\ e J.r.tthev/s,
wô i s also the Vice-Presiaent of our Looal Union.
I n or er to outline
thin situation
roperly, it w i l l be necessary for me to ô back to the
beginnin ; of the existence of Local Union ^ 7 7 6 .
Around the latter part
of 1 9 3 7 , we had a lot of d i f f i c u l t y i n organizing around Harrisburg,
especially on construction j o b s .
Due to my friendship .ith Jasper .<! i t e ,
who is the I n t e r n a t i o n a l Representative of the Operating Engineers.
We
were successful in org n i z i n
uhe .rivers on construction work " n d from
that uine on, between the engineers and the truck drivers anion, we were
able to organize quite a number of juilaint; contractors r.nd we have
maintained perfect relationship between the two unions mentioned above.
.henever the en.-incerc
ere in trouble, w<- ent to their
assistance ^ iôle-heartedly end i f we had trouole they
to our assistance.
On the new Govern ent j o b s , both Navy ind Arxy, in .Toan^
ilarr. s u:
i n ^..e ast ye r , wo a ve run into - nr of :c ttr ctors
who do € ? ; r y t h i n r i n their power to be contrary.
They crc^te jurisdictional disputes purposely to try to êt the Unions fjihtin.' acon.*s^ the. selves.
The engineers ana the urivers have avoided n i l of these problems
and *..'e do not wish to êcome involved at t h i s time,. I am e l l aware of
the j u r i s lotion! 1 ui3pute th^-t i s p r e v t i l i n e b^tsreen the en in.t,rs union
a
1..
ciinist
u-aion.
...e situ< tion i n ^llen'.ood i n .he vicinity of ..'illi- ^ a r t ,
P e n n a . , w^.s startea êfore the Internation-1 i chir.ists Lnion was i n the
p i c t u r e , by the contractors.
The engineers had established e rate of pay
for the maintenance employees on a l l equipment (heavy End l i f h t ) of ^ 1 . 3 7 ^
to ^ 1 . 6 5 per hour.
I n order to get away froe this r ^ t e of *x.y, the
contractors o r i g i n a l l y c l a s s i f i e d these s e n as truck-arivurs
mfchanios
known as the l i ht oûipc^nt Âintenanee d e p a r t o m t *
^ s we oave had
Teamsters, ChauQeurs,
Warehousemen and Helpers ^/iw^nir^
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LOCAL UMtOM NO— ^ ?.G_
1443 V- rnon
previous experience ' d t h the C . 1 . 0 . in '.'.'illiamsport end did not care to
give then a foot-hold on this job, we signed these men up in our Union
as they were rated unJer our wage scale.
7he contractors them brou ht the
1 ,.c!\ini.sts Union into the p i c t u r e .
The Machinists in turn started jurisd i c t i o n a l dispute
ith the Unrineers Union.
Then uoon f i n ^ i n ^ out that we had the maintenance men on
light c iuipr.ent they proceeded to try and turn these en over to them which
would live them a direct claim to use against the Engineers.
Ti.e International Representative of he Machinists Union, who was at that time in
Williams ort, called me nd asked why I had given orders not to tur:
these men over to them. I told him that J did not jive such or e r s .
lut,
what I had said was that they were to get a decision on their dispute with
the Engineers and when that was s e t t l e d , we would immediately turn our
men over .Mthou^ the necessity of them making a claim through our International Union.
I also told him that we did not ivant any automobile
mechanics in our Union a d that we were
ractically rorccd to t^ke in the
mechanics that we had.
Rut we ^.jould not put the onrineere union in the
miudie oy turning these men over to the Machinists since we had t^ken then
in o r i g i n a l l y to help the engineers straighten out the contract.
I do not f e e l that it would be f a i r to the engineers union
after
11 the { j s i s t nee and l.elp they h . v e
iven us i n the p^st rix year-s,
to turn these men over to the Machinists and put then in ^
e^barassing
p o s i t i o n , nor do I f e e l that I want to be ; part i n decieinf wh t the
j u r i s d i c t i o n of any other union i s .
I n Marrisburg, : few yef.rs ^ ô, v.e ran into
very d i f f i c u l t
proplem concerning the truck rechanics i n our freight terminal*.
W*
called upon the
chinists Union to send a representative in and we would
help the;, or
nize the. e meel n i c s so as to keep them from operating our
trucks.
They f a i l e d to t cknowle . e our request.
A short time l a t e r , a
re. rtêntxtive of
e M.cl.inista
nion ./as in 1! r r i s ur^ fro , Scr nton,
Pe^ma.
We took the matter of o r g a n i z i n g thaaa truok maohanica up w i t h him.
He waa aupposal to be i n town for a couple of months or so, he told u a .
Aa soon aa he founa there waa -ork to co, he disarpeered.
Ve h ve not
sean M m s i n c e .
A f t a r a rtaaonable length of time had alapaad wa aignad
the meohaniaa up i n our U n i o n .
We a t i l l hava tham.
I n Hoy of 1 9 * 5 , I êt an I n t e m r tion Heprasontative of the
Maohinlata U n i o n .
I tolu him about our having the meohanica i n H a r r i a & i r g
a A auggaatad that I f ha would coma i n , I t ^ l u ba only too glad to turn
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Teamsters, ChauHeurs,
Warehousemen and Helpers
vfTUAHo wrrtt tttt MMtcAM notmtow of una*
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./e in.ve at .11 tines c o - o . e r t e d r.ith .<11 Loc 1 Unions
nd
we want ô continue to co-op^r.
but, we do not like to be used to .-ull
their chestnuts out of the f i r e
hen they are lax i n protecting their
own i n t e r e s t s .
I would appreciate i t very muoh i f you give me a reasonable length of tine to adjust this matter without sticking ny neck out.
however, i f efter hearing aoth sines of this argument you feel that 1
should turn the e men ovjr i mediately, I
i l l eo so, for I know they do
not D^lon to our Union.
hoping this report neets with your rpprov 1 , 1
JF/nl
re.în,
DOUGLASS
&
HANDLER
A T T O R N E Y S AT-LAW
C**tTAL
HARRtSBURG.
ROLANO U
.UtLOtWC
PENNSYLVANtA
DOUGLASS
TKUfHOME 2 2!H)
SlONCY G . H A N O H R
April 8 ,
1943
Mr. Thomas E . Fly mi
International Protherhood of Teamsters
222 East Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
My dear Mr.
Flynn:
Mr. James Flaherty, President of Teamsters and Chauffers Local 7 7 6
of Harrisburg, has requested me to .vrite you and outline for you
the developments that have taken place in connection with the efforts on the part of Teamsters Local 4 3 0 , 771 and 7 7 6 of York,
Lancaster and Harrisburg respectively, to negotiate a renewal contract with their employers.
For your b e n e f i t , and as a background, I
irht state that these
three locals were joined i n one proceedings before the National *.Var
Labor Board last year and, as a r e s u l t , a contract was f i n a l l y entered into covering the members of these three locals.
Following
the conclusion of t e Labor Board proceedings and the execution of
the contracts, a number of grievances arose which were handled by a
Labor Board representative who held numerous hearings, and in each
of these he-rings the employers for the three cities were represented
by the same committee.
I n view of the foregoing, and i n a desire to obtain a uniform rate
for the area covering the three c i t i e s , negotiations were undertaken
by the three unions jointly this year.
The truck owners refused to
meet with the unions on this basis and the operators were not represented by any person at the f i r s t meeting fixed for negotiations the
day before yesterday.
Enclosed herewith and marked Exhibit " 1 " is the proposed contract
which was submitted to the operators.
Exhibit " 2 " is a copy of the
letter sent by the union committee notifying the operators to attend
t ; e meeting.
Exhibit " 3 " represents the copies of the replies which
the union received to its i n v i t a t i o n to the meeting for negotiations.
Following the refusal of the truck owners to attend this meetii.g,
jvires were sent to the representatives of the truck owners, a copy
of
hlch I am enclosing herewith and thich is marked Exhibit " 4 " .
A l s o . *ires were sent to the ^ propriate government agencies advising them of the conduct of the employers and requesting them to intervene.
Enclosed herewith a marked E x h i b i t " 5 " is <* copy of t h i s
telegram.
For your further Information I wish to state that in addition to the
reasons set forth above, the request for joint negotiations was hated
Mr. Thomas E . Flyrn< - p2
April
8,
1943
on the following:
1.
It '.vac recommended by Mr. Thomas O ' B r i e n , International Represenative, to the three local unions last year, and since that time
they have acted jointly on a l l natters relating to their contracts
and controversies arising under their contracts.
2.
Harrisburg is in a c r i t i c a l manpower shortage ^rea and it is
considered that -vith uniform rates and conditions it w i l l be possible to interchange manpower throughout the area, which is
geographically closely r e l a t e d .
3.
The joint relations ip will guarantee experienced union leadership for the deration, because it will permit the representatives
from either one of the three unions to assist in the policing of the
contracts and w i l l d e f i n i t e l y make for responsible unionism for the
next year.
The foregoing represents only a few reasons in j u s t i f i c a t i o n of this
step.
The attitude of the employers can be j u s t i f i e d only by a
desire on their part to weaken and ultimately destroy these local
unions, because i f they were interested i n a stabilized industry
they stand to benefit by the proposed arrangements to the same extent
as does the union.
Trusting that the foregoing gives you a complete picture of the
situation up to dote, I am
SGH/rc
Inc. 5
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Your refusal to meet today w i t h the undersigned
representative*
designated by your employees as t h e i r bargaining agent to negotiate a
renewal contract
is in tad f a i t h and i f p e r s i s t e d in w i l l
a lookout which our members w i l l treat
constitute
accordingly.
THREE CITIES NEGOTIATING
COMMITTEE
Chairman, James F. Flaherty, President
Teamsters & Chauffeurs Local Union
# 7 7 6 , 1442 *ernon Street, Harrlsburg
Seoretary, Leon S i l a r , Sec-Treaa.
Teamsters A Chauffeurs Local Union
# 4 3 0 , 163 N. George Street, York
Harry Graver, Seoretary-Treas.
Teamsters & Chauffeurs Local Union
# 7 7 1 , 676 Manor S t r e e t , Lancaster
Send t o :
W. D. Vedder, Labor Chairman
York County Truck Owners Labor Committee
36 M. Oeorge S t r e e t , York, Penna.
T. A.
*&ody,
Chairman,
H a r " i * b u r g Truo* Operator*
* e g o t i * t i n r Committee
o/o York-Buffalo Motor Express
R. D.
New Cumberland, P a .
George f . Hostetter
o/o *eystone Express * Storage Co.
631-39 * . Mulberry street
Lanoaeter, Pa.
Jamee
Robbie
e / o Lancaster Transportation Co.
701-711 K. Roee S t r e e t ,
Lanoaetsr, P a .
Ine.
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DOUGLASS
&
HANDLER
ATTORNEYS AT-LAW
HARRtSBURG.
RENNSYLVANtA
ROLAND U. D O U O L A M
TKLK^HONt
S'ONtY G. WANOHH
May 1 7 ,
1943
Mr. Thomas E. Flynn,
I n t e r n a t i o n a l Brotherhood of Teamsters,
Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America,
222 E. Michigan Street,
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Re: êamsters and Chauffe'-ine"^
Locals 4 3 0 , 771 and 7 7 6 ^ f
York, Lancaster and Harrlsburg,
and Truck Owners of York,
Lancaster and Harrisburg. P a .
Dear Mr.
Flynn:
I n order that you may be brought up to date on the
matter of the dispute between the above naned p a r t i e s ,
I am enclosing herewith a copy of the P e t i t i o n which I
prepared for submission to the Director of the United
3tates Conciliation Service requesting that the mattera
in controversy be c e r t i f i e d to the National War Labor
Board for determination of the disputed i s s u e s .
Negotiations have broken down in a l l three C i t i e s ,
and both the State and Federal Condliators are in agreement
that it is impossible to accomplish anything further by
direct negotiations.
The complete outline of the events
aa t * k e n place at our negotiations, arc f u l l y set forth in
the enclosed P e t i t i o n .
With best personal wiahea,
I am
2-2SB)
May 14,
1943
Director of the United States Conciliation
United States Department of Labor,
Washington, D. 0.
Service.
In re:
Dispute between tha Teamsters Rn' Chauffeurs Local
U n M n s , 430, 771 nnd 776 of York, Lancaster and Harrlsburg,
Pennsylvania respectively, acting through the Three Cities
Me ôtlatlng
Committee, .and- the True* Owners of York,
L niter
n^ Krr ieburx, Pennsylvania.
The Aeamsters and Chauffeurs Local Unions Ho*. 4 3 0 , 771
ani 7 7 6 , a f f i l i a t e d * l t h the International Brotherhood of
Tea-aters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America
( A . P . of L . ) of York, Lancaster, and Harrlfburg, respectively,
t trough Its duly designated bargaining agent, the Three Cities
Herotl ting Committee respectfully requests that the United
States Conciliation Service direct that the matter of the
labor dispute between said local unions and the truck o ners,
the names of wh^m are set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto,
be referred to the United States Secretary of Labor, for
c e r t i f i c a t i o n by the said Secretary of Labor to the National
ar Labor Board for determination of the disputed l ? ? u e t , mad,
in -upport thereof *et forth the following facts:
The Teamsters and Chauffeurs local Unione, Nos. 4 3 0 , 771
and 7 7 6 , of York, Lancaster, and Harrlfburg, are the duly
drî nated collective bargaining agents of all the employees
of the employers whose nnmes appear in the xhlblt attaohed
hereto and marked * A , *
and as uch collective bargaining agent
hold collective bargaining agreements ^ l t h said employers which
expired on Midnight, April 1 0 , 1943;
That on Maroh 29, 1 9 4 3 , the aforesaid Local Unions notified
all of the employers of the expiration of their respective contracts and submitted a proposed naw oontract as a basis of
negotiations, and reouested that the employers meet with the
Three Cltia* negotiating Committee, which was designated by
the three Looal Unions to negotiate on behalf of said Local
Unions, on April 6 , 1943 at Harrlsburg, Pennsylvania.
On Aprl
3 , 1943 a letter w; s received by the Teamsters
and Chauffeurs Looal Union 430 of York, F a . , marked to th*
(wrsonal attention of Laon S l l a r , the Business Agent of said
Local Union, from d. L . Vetter, Chairman of the York County
Truok Ovner
Lanor Committee, advising that the York County
truok o n ^ r s would aett with the York Local 430 only for the
purpose of negotiating & new contract on the baala of the
old oontrret and requesting that tht place of n e ^ t l a t l o n a be
in York, P a .
The letter alio advlaed thft the employers
would not apre** to retro-active back pay unless an agreement
were oonsummnted by April 10, 1943.
On April 6, 1943 a letter waa reoeived by Leon S l l a r
over the signature of T. A. Berody, aa Chairman of the Harrlaburg Truck Ovnera Negotiating Committee, which said letter
c ontained practically the same content as the latter mentioned
above, except that it stated that the Committee would negotiate
a new contract only with Local 776 of Harrlsburg.
On the aame day similar lettera were received by Leon
3 i l a r from the Keystone Expreas and Storage Co. of Lancaster,
anl the Lancaster Transportation C o . , except that theae letter?
stated that the L^ncaeter truck o nera would negotiate only
with Local Union 771 of Lnncrster on April 6.
At the appointed place and hour no person appeared on
behalf of any of the amp oyers with whom the Local Uniina
above mentioned had c m t r a o t a .
Whereu on, the Local Unions
communicated thia faot to the United States Conciliation
i ervloe, the National Kar Labor Board, and the Trucking
Commlaalon of the National War Labor Board, requesting that
the appropriate aganoy intervene to prevent work-atoppage or
lookout on A p r i l 1 0 .
On or about April 10, 1943 the United
tatps Conciliation
3ervice, through i t s repreaentative, Thomas Lambert, and the
Pennsylvania ^tate "*<Hation Bo*^d, through its representative,
Mr. K u t : , contacted the representatives of the Local Unlona in
*n effort to arrange for a meeting, between said Local Unlona
end ttie employers;
At that time, the Union pointed out to
the Conciliatory that they were seeking to bargain Jointly for
the entire area beoause they had been so instructed by membe-s
of the respective Local Unlona and further had been designated
by Teamstera Joint Counoil tPPO, with which each of aald Unlona
I s a f f i l i a t e d , to ao bargain.
The baals for bargaining Jointly
waa that the contraot, which expired April 1 0 , was the reault
of Joint n* otlatlona and Joint proceedinga Involving the
Matl^na
ar Labor Board, and that durlnr the l i f e of the cont r ot numerous ^rl^vanoea hfd arisen vhloh the employer*,
throughout the area covering Tork, Lanoaster and Harrlsburg,
ha^ dealt with on a feint b a s i s .
furthermore, that during
negotiations in the paat, employera had frecuently pointed out
t '
advisability of a Joint contract with uniform provisions;
furthermore, th^t the negotiation* for the previous contract
were on the baala of a uniform contract within the three
cltlea and that now the membera of the three Local Unlona Involved
felt that it would be to the beat intereat to a l l partlea concenrad, including the employera, that thia uniformity be extended to cover the three c i t i e s aa an area.
In support of thia poaltlon, I t was pointed out that it
would provide for a free interchange of nanpoyer throughout
the area and relieve the partloul r cltlea in the area wherein
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manpower shortage wan c r i t i c a l , from the disastrous effeot of
the rout* shortage,
further would guarantee the employers
the e^ntinued tenure of experienced And Union leadership for the
duration of the wnr, and would eliminate concessions which were
lisadvantapeoua as between competitors.
The Conciliators oontaoted the representatives of the
hsqiloyere, or at leaet the representatives of the Employers
Committee and were advised by them that under no circumstances
w o u M they nepotists * joint oontraot or a uniform oontract.
hereupon, the Conciliators appealed to the Union to endeavor
to negotiate an agreement notwithstanding the barrier that hud
been placed bwtween the Union and its objective of a Joint
Union contract.
At t is p o i n t , the representatives of the Union stated
thft they would negotiate with the Smployera Committee from
the thr*e c i t i e s at any place which was satisfactory to such
employers, but that in so negotiating they would endeavor to
aohleve the ultimate objective of their original proposal,
namely; uniform contracts.
* s a result of this position on the part of the Union, a
meeting was arranged with the York County Truok Ovners Labor
Committer at the Col nlal Hotel, York, Pennsylvania, for April
16th.
*hle meeting was held.
There were present on behalf
of the York C unty Truck Owners Committee, William Vedder of
the Vedder Transportation C o . . V. J . 3tumnaugh of the York
Motor Express, and A. J . .entland of Gotwalt's, and Cletus J .
Godfrey of the Godfrey Motor freight.
The Union was**?resented
by the members of the Three Cities Negotiating Committee:
James
Flaherty of Teamsters Local 776 of Harriabmrg, with
George M*tthe*a, and Smm Lelter; Leon 3 l l a r of Teawaters Local
430 of York, with w. M. Godfrey;
Harry Graver of Teamsters
Loonl 771 of Lancaster; and Union oounoll Sidney G. Handler.
1 * Conciliators, Measrs. Lambert and K u t : were also preaent.
The Union pointed out to the Truck 0* ners that they were
willing to negotiate on any basis that the Owners wished, but
that they would ac leve their ultimate objective in the
a c c o m p l l s ^ e n t of wages and conditions which would lend i t s e l f
to a uniform oontraot oovering the area.
The Truok Owners
then it "ted that they were not going to discuss anything exoept
the York situation.
When asked to make a oounter proposal to
that which had already been submitted by the Union, they stated
that they had no oonnter-propoaal to make other than that they
would offer a rene <al of the old contract.
This specifically
ireoluded any inoreaae in wages, change i n hours or working conditions.
The Union inquired whether they were w i l l i n g to
bnrgain for an Inoreaae in wages, and they stated they hed no
o f f e r to make.
The Union then Inquired as to whether. I f they
oould f i n a l l y reach an agreement on Increase of wage rates,
such wage rates would be retro-active to the expiration date
of the previous agreement, and the Owners stated they would
make no agreement of retro-aotlve back pay.
At t i s point the Union representatives endeavored to
explain to the Truok Owners that the agreement proposed by the
Union. e?oe t for wages, would not entail any substantial
lnoreaae la labor costs and offered to discuss proposed
changes In working conditions.
The Truck Ovners stated
that tha Union could discuss anything they wanted,but that
they were not empowered to agree to any change In condltlona.
Motwlthetanding this Manifest unwillingness to negotiate on
any changes In conditions, the Union proceeded to outline
these changes.
The changes between the proposed contract
and the prior contraet, aa far as they related to the York
Wvmok Owners and employeea are an follows!
1.
Inoraase In wage rates in a l l job
classifications.
2.
An 8-hour day for employees In the platform men,
freight handlers, helpers category as distinguished
from a 46 hour week.
The elimination of the termlnal-to-terminal run
c l a s s i f i c a t i o n , ^nd in lieu thereof, a classification of such employees in either road runs or
In paddle runs aa the facta Jut-tlfy.
4.
T h ' change in method, end amount of com ensatlon,
for dropa and
lck-upa.
6.
The change in method and amount of compensation
for time spent by road drivers at terminal stops
on route.
6.
* redefinition of the rights of road drivers to
assure them compensation for waiting time at the
extreme terminals.
7.
A c l a r i f i c a t i o n of the contracts so as to assure
drivers compensation for time Involved In breakdowns.
a.
A guarantee of 8 hours work for extra men instead
of the preaent 4 hour guarantee.
9.
16-hnur layover at distant points instead of the
present 20-hour layover.
10.
The revlalon of the holiday clause to proteot
employeea who are engaged on operations effected
by the observance of Washington'n Birthday in
other areaa.
11.
Ons-veek vacation with pay.
12.
Revision of the Seniority Clause to assure older
employees preference In the assignment of extra
work.
1?.
Provision showing employeea preference for employment on new runs established, or where there is
change in the operational set up.
*t the Insistence of the Conciliators, the representatives
of the Truok Owners agreed to dlsouss the matters raised in this
conference with the other Truck Owners in the area, nnd a
further meeting *?ae agreed upon.
Pa.,
The second meeting was held at the Colonial Hotel,
on " p r l l 2 0 , 1943.
York,
I t was attended by Messrs. Vedder, Troup, and Munôrf for
the Employera.
The peraona who appeared for the Union at the
previous meeting were present, aa were the Conciliators.
At this time Mr. Vedder advlaed the Vdon representative*
that h i s Committee had reoelved binding instructions f r o m the
Truck Owners In the lork area to the effeet thui: the conditions
of the last c o n t r a o t aust remain t h e same, and that before the
Truck *-*vn*ra Involved would dlsouss the Q u e s t i o n of w a g s s , the
Union would have to enter I n t o a w r i t t e n agreement w i t h t h e
Truok Owners to the effect that such conditions would be the
saaa.
There wan an absolute refuaal on the part of the
True* Owners to d i s c u s s the ouestion of w a g e s .
I n s o f a r as t h e
rueatlon of retro-active back pay was concerned. Mr. Vedder
advised the Union repreaentatlves that they would have to refer
hack to the M f t a t l v e Order of April 9 , fretting tne rates of
Common Carriers aa well aa vagea.
They stated, however, that
the Truck Owners would be w i l l i n g to Recuse retro-active back
pay after they had arrived at an agreement with the Union on
the matter of wages.
There being no basis for further negotiations, and the
Truok ^wnera refusing to enter Into any further discussion of
the subject or any aapeet of i t , the meeting wpa adjourned at
this point.
On April ? 2 , 1 9 4 3 , the Three Cities Negotiating Committee
met with the Employers for the Lanoaater County area, at the
f v e n e Hûa*, Luncawter.
Preaent on behalf of the Employers, *ere Geo.
Hostatter
of the Keystone Express Co, and James Robbie of the Lancaster
Transportation Company who stated that they represented a l l of
the employers In the Lancaster area exoept the Shirk Motor
Express.
Mo person appeared on behalf of the Shirk Motor
Express at this or any aubseauent meeting, although this oomp^ny
was f u l l y notified of the meeting and the proposed negotiations.
Messrs. Lambert and kutt.
Conciliators were present.
Mr. Hostetter, on behalf of the Truck Ovnera, stated that
they were w i l l i n g to negotiate only with the Lancaster Local
Union, but that they would permit the other Union repreaentativee
to alt In on the meeting.
However, they stated that they would
not dlaouss any matters that did not pertain directly to the
Lancaster operators.
*he Union then a n U e * lta position with reference to i t s
desire to aohieve a uniform contract throughout the area, and
stated lta position with reference to i t s right to negotiate
a Joint contract.
It was pointed out that the meeting with
the Truok Owners was In the Interests of
amicable and harmonious relations and with the hone that the Union oould convlnot thr Truck Ovnera of the advlaability of agreeing upon
terms wuloh could be applied uniformly throughout the area.
The True* Owners were requested to express their attitude
toward the requests of the Union as embodied in the proposed
eontreot which had been sent to the Owners during the latter
part of March.
Mr. Hostetter stated that he was only authorized
by the True* Owners to negotiate on the basis of last y e t r ' a
contract. He stated that he could not and would not diecusa
wage* with the Union u n t i l the Union agreed, in writing, to
aeoept all of the conditions in the previous contract.
Ha
further refused to agree to retro-active back pay because he
sai<! that the Truck ^ n e r s had not received the Union's proposals
in time and that the delay, accordingly, waa due to the Union.
The representativea of the Truck Owners were requested by
Mr. Kutt to advi e all peraons present whether they had any
proposal to make on the subject of wages.
To thl* recuest, Mr.
Hostetter stated that alnce there was a probability that the
Interstate Commerce Commission might reduce their T a r i f f latea,
they felt that wages should be reduoed and that he would insist
upon a provision to this e f f e c t .
After considerable dieeusaion
i t developed that the representatives of the Truck Owners would
make no proposal on wages.
Notwithstanding the attitude of the Truck Owner*a Committee,
the Union endeavored to diacuaa changes in working conditions
with them and pointed out that the proposed contract would involve
the following changes:
1.
Increase in wage rates In a l l Job claaslfloationa.
2.
An 8-hour day for employees in the olatform men,
freight handlers, helpers catagory as distinguished
from a 4 8 hour week.
3.
The elimination of the temlnal-to-terminal run
c l a a a l f i c a t l o n , and in lieu thereof, a classification of suoh employees in either road runs or
in paddle runs as the faota J u s t i f y .
4.
Thf change In method, and amount of compensation,
for dropa and plck-upa.
6.
^he change In method and amount of compensation
for time spent by road drivers at terminal atops
on route.
6.
* redefinition of the rights of road drivers to
aaaure them c o m p e t i t i o n for waiting time at the
extreme tenalnala.
7.
A c l a r i f i c a t i o n of the contracts so aa to assure
drivers compensation for time Involved in breakdowna.
8.
A guarantee of 8 hours work for extra man instead
of the preaent 4 hour gwmmntee.
9.
16-hnur layover at distant polnta Instead of the
present 20-hour layover.
10.
The revision of the holiday clauae to protect
employeea who are engaged on operations effected
by the obaervanoe of Washington's Birthday in
other areas.
11.
w&0*tl0M ^ltu pay.
12.
Revision of ttv 5enl rlty Ulau -e to assure older
e m p l o y e s preference in the assignment of extra
work.
1?.
Provision showing employees preference for employment on new runs estsbllahed, or where there la
ohange In the operational set up.
oth
re. Ho"tetter nnd ^ b b l e (rngagsd in e brief
discussion of saoh of the conditions r e f e r s
to above and
stated thet they personally ^ d no objection to the general
prlncl 1* of th* r h n g e s In conditions sa outlined.
They
expressed some ooncern over the fact that the breakdown provision aa proposed ml(rht lnvolvs a hardship on the Kmployera
by enooursglng unnecessary hreakdowaa.
Ths Union stated that
I f the Employers *ere will lag to discuss the problea thoroughly,
that thry would be w i l l i n g to redraft thla pT-ovislon to aeet
thla objection.
Mr. Robbie also stated that while he 'greed
with the changea In the Seniority clause In p r i n c i p l e , there
er* ao a oondltlona unler which it could not be a de to vork.
The Ualon again agreed that upon a f u l l Interchanging of ideas
on thl^
u! J f c t , thry would be w i l l i n g to rephrase thla provision ao that It would aeet any objection Mr. Robbie had to
raise,
At thla point the meeting was adjourned with the understanding that the Committee would take the matters back to the
rest of the Employea) and would discuss the oroblea with them.
A further aeetlng waa held with the Lancaster Truck Ovnera
Cos lttee at Lancaater on the evening of May 6 .
The aaae
persona were preaeat aa attended the previous aeetlng.
At t ) I s aeetlng the Coamlttee stated that they were directed
by the rest of the Truok Owners in the Lancaster area to adviRe
the Union that they would aake no proposal a a to wages but that
they would eatwllllng to dlsousa the subject provided the Union
would enter Into an agreeaent committing l t a e l f to the conditions
la the oontract which had Just expired.
They refused to discuss
ohanges In conditions, and refused to wake any proposal as to
any wage Increase.
I t being Impossible to n s ^ t l a t e
adjourned.
further,
the aeetlng was
The aeetlng with the Harrisburg Employer*
held
In Harrisburg, May 4 , 194? at 29 9o. Third Street.
At this
aeetlng there was preaent for the Harrisburg Employers: Tom
a c o ' ! y of the York ttuffalo Motor ^xpreaa, A. Hamilton of the
Alko ^xpreaa snd Penns%y*nla Truok Lines, sad Louis uch of the
Puoh Lxprwsi Ce.
The Ualon representatives were the same as
thoae present at the other aeetlng.
Massra. Lambert and Kutz
a pâred as Conciliators.
The meeting was opened by the True* Owners advising the
Local Union that they Mould only dlsouss the Harriaburg
oontract and that they would only negotiate on th* basis of
the oontraot whioh had Juat expired, and further, that they
would not disouss th* lueatlon of conditions nor would they
discuss wages until the Union agreed that they would aocept
the conditions In the contract which had just expired.
Th* Union stated its position with reference to Its
desire to negotiate a Joint agreeaent containing uniform terme.
The Union pointed
ut that In order to arrive at uniformity,
th* Harriaburg aeabera ware making substantial oonoesslons and
that they were willing to Bake concessions in the light of
uniformity.
*he Uni3n alô pointed out that while they agreed to meet
with the Truck Owners from th* three Cities separately, this
did not stand in th* road of an ultimate aocord upon terms which
would b r l n ; about uniformity and that they were willing to
negotiate with th* Harriaburg Truck Owners separately with this
fundamental ohjeotlve in mind.
The changes recuested in th* Harriaburg operations by the
Union proposals are aa follows:
1.
8-hour day for City drivers.
2.
8-hour day for platform men and freight
3.
Increase in wages for all Job c l a s s i f i c a t i o n .
4.
Change in the provision relating to compensation for
drops and pAok-upa, which actually would amount to a
reduction over the present rate, but which is requested
in the Interests of a uniform agreement with York
nnd Lancaster.
6.
Change In compensation for set-up at terminals on
route, which would actually amount to a reduction
over preaant ratea, but which i s requested in the
interests of obtaining uniformity with the proposals
relating to York and Lancaster.
6.
An increase in th* rate applicable for breakdown time.
handlers.
7.
eduction of layover time from 20-hours to 16-hours.
8.
Clarification of the contract provlalon relating to
f i t l n r time at extreme termiads, to eliminate the
number of grievances and disputes which have adaen
under the contraot which ju^t expired.
9.
On* weak vacation with nay.
10.
"evlslon of th* Seniority clauae to aisnre older
employees preference in th* assignment of axtra
work.
11.
A guarantee of 8 hours work for extra men instead
of th* present 4 hour guarantee.
The Union representatives stressed the fact that so far
aa Mhrrlsburg was ooncernad, the changes in conditions wore
*uch leas starked than in the case of the other two C i t i e s .
The Truok 0 ners, <owever, were adamant in thalr powition that
they would discuss no c o n g e s in tha contract, and that they w u l d
only dircuss the uestlon of wages on tha haala of laat Y e a r ' s
contract.
Tha Truck Owners vara pressed for a proposal aa to vages,
hereupon thay of farad art Increase In tha sum of $ 1 . 5 0 par week
for a l l Job clas-lflcations.
Thay alao refused retro-aetlva
!ac\ pay and atated that thay would not oonaider any request
for tha same.
At t)aa point, tha Conciliators suggested that tha Truck
Ownara take book to tha rest of tha Owners tha various p r o ^ e a l s
an
tha dlsousslons presented by tha Union, an<i that tha matter
bw dl*oaaa*d at r latar meeting.
A seooid meeting with tha Harrlsburg Truck Ownara was
hall Tuesday, Way 11, 1943 in Harrlsburg, at which tine a l l
of tha repreeentatlves of tha Union wore preaent, and Mr. Kntz
one of tha Conciliators.
Mr. T. Borody alone appeared for tha
Truo^ 0 ^ e r e , stating to tha affaot that tha Truck Owners of
tha Hareliburg area had no p!*onosa^ whatever to submit to th#
Union other than those which had been preaented at tha previous
meetin and that he had no authority to discuss tha various
matter further.
At thia point,
the aeetlng adjourned.
Wo agreement can be reaohed between the Union and the
Truck Ovnera in this case beoause of the r e f u s a l of *uoh Truck
pwners to even disowns the matters in which the Uwion i e interested.
urtnermoro, tha Truck Owners have consistently imposed conditions
preoedent to an agreement which are inconsistent with the fundamental principle of collective bargaining and precludes the reaching of an agreement between the p a r t i e s .
t the ooneluaion of the negotiations, Mr. Kutz requested
the parties to advise hi t as to the manner in which they desired
to have this natter submitted to tha appropîete Government
Agenoy.
The Union reprasentativea stated that they would be
w i l l i n g to stipulate aa to the various points in dispute and
further they would be w i l l i n g to bind themselves to any determination that mirht be male by the proper Governmental Agenoy or
any arbitrator aeleoted by such Agency.
The Truck Ovners, on
the other hand etated that they would not be w i l l i n g to stipulate
to n y t M n g nor would they be willing to bind themselves to comply
with any d e c i s i o n , direction or order made by any ttovrrnnental
Agenoy or arbitrator who may be appointed in this case.
In vlaw of the foregoing, the Union representatives urge
th*t this matter ha c e r t i f i e d to the National War Labor Hoard
for spprop-late
otion by that Agenoy.
Respectfully
sub:
Sidney &J Handler
Cour.fAi,"Local Un
430, 771 and 776.
KXHIKIT
'A*
Lancaster
Mr. Oeo. Hoatetter
K t y t o n e Kxpreaa * Storage Co.
539 M. Mulberry S t . ,
Lrnonrtfr, Penna.
Mr. L . Reidel
York Motoi* Fxpreaa Co.
3h*r*' n & Hay Sta.
York, Penna.
Mr. Reubin Alvlne
Alko ^xpreaa Co.
500 Hofner 3t.
Johnatown, Penna.
Mr. 't'okhouaa
Peana. Truck Llnea
1000
Broad 3t.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr. Ro*e
*otor freight ^jcpreaa Co
550 L. King St.
York, Penna.
Mr. Jnaea Gobble
Lancnater I r a n a p o r t a t l m
701 k . Hoaa S t . ,
Lancaater, P a .
Co.
Mr. Robert Poaey
Shirk Motor axpreaa Co.
Manhelm Pike
Lancaater, Penna.
Mr. J . U. Raker
Baker Trucking Co.
Landlavllle, Pa.
Saauel
Snader
PlttMburgb- astern Motor Exp.
1150 Llta? Ave
L negater, P a .
Mr. Thomaa J . Clark
Hlghwey Expreaa Llnea
230 N.
St
P h i l a d e l p h i a , Pa.
Mr. E. R. Good
713 Cherry 3 t .
Lancaater, Pa.
Theae Truck O^nera are repreaented by
the Lxncaater Truck Ovner Committee.
York
*
Alko Lyprsaa Co
p . H . R . .-raight Shad*
?31 M. Duke i t .
York, Panna.
^
Adam* transit
262
U n g 3t.
York, Pa.
^
Petar* Trucking Co.
232 E. Poplar St.
York, Pa.
Rauoh,
F.
361 Manor
t.,
York, P a .
*
Rudlalll Motor Kxpreas
York, P a .
^nntr? ot Carrier*
1425 h. Market 3 t . ,
Xork, P a .
Saylor, H. 0 .
1017
. Phila.
Coy l a * *ral^ht U n a *
Mor*ay and Sim St*
York, P a .
Shirk M^tor ^xprea*
S. ûmwfr and P . R . R .
York, Panna.
Codfray Motor ' r a i g h t
712 Pratt S t . ,
? * l t . Md.
3alth, W.
Mt. Wolf,
*
Veddar Transportation Co.
Grantley and King* R ^ H Rd.
York, P a .
Henery V. J .
MoEen la and Cottaga
York, Pa.
+
apmer Trucking Co.
724 E. Boundary Ave.
York, P a .
Heindla,M. Mile*
Red Lion, P a .
*
J a c o b * , Howard
P707
Market St.
York, P a .
York Transfer
221 M . ûka St.
York, Pa.
*
York Motor Kxpreae Co.
franklin * May Street*,
York, Pa.
Eeeport, Joseph
ed Lion, Pa.
*
D.'
Pa.
O r * f f Motor freight
14^1 Monroe St.
York, P a .
E r a * ' r,Charla*
1901 E . Markat S t . ,
York, Pa.
*
3 t . Ovnar Opp.
York transportation Co.
1007 K. Boundary Ave.
York, Pa.
*
Motor freight Kxpras*
560 * . King 3t.
York, Pa.
Myara *nd Toaalson
1034 E. Market S t . ,
York, Pa.
M i l l e r , J . E.
Red Lion, Pa.
Motor Cargo
409 M.
York, Pa.
York Buffalo Motor ^xprea*
Bf lvldere m d P . R . R .
York, P a .
Youngs Motor freight
Maw ?readom, P a .
*
Munuaert Transfer
262 V. King S t . ,
York, Pa.
Border, R . 3 .
Hanover, P a .
St.
Motional transportation
402 M. ûsen S t . ,
York, P a .
Pray, Alvin D.
Hanover, Pa.
Svartt, Charles, C^ner Opp.
123
ûeen S t . ,
York, Pa.
(2)
Xart
cmt'i:
HallA Motor
402 H. ûeen
Tor*, Pa.
St.,
*
These Truok Owners are represented
by the York County Truok Owner
Labor Committee.
HAR I :
MhG
Mr. frle D. Lutt
Dally Motor Express
Carlisle, Pa.
Mr. Edward 2sun
TransAmerican Freight Lines
Delaware & falrmount S t s . ,
P h i l a d e l p h i a , Pa.
Mr. Arthur Rosen
Follmer Trucking Co.
Harrlsburg,Pa.
*
Mr. J a m s Clark
Horlacher Del. 3ve.
1226 Vine S t . ,
Phlladelp l a . P a .
Mr. Paul ^tackhnuse
Penna^ Truok L i n e s , Inc.
1000 3. droad S t . ,
Philadelphia, Pal'
*
Mr. R. A i w i n .
Alko Express Lines
500 Horner Street
Johnstown, P a .
Mr. Oscar Drawbaugh
Ppxtonla, P a .
Mr. Wilbur Fl^htaugh
Atlantic Coast *relght Line
261 "antlooka
t.,
Bait. Md.
Mr. P . B . Jtrine
Atlantic states Motor Lines
10th and Mulberry ^ t s . ,
Harrlsbarg, P a .
Mr. " r l e D. L u t :
H a l l ' s Motor Transit Co.
Suntmry, Pa. (Hbg.Terminal)
Mr. John
Hartman
Hartman's Lebanon Trans. Co
537 3 , Front S t . ,
Steelton, Pn.
*
Mr. Franklin I . Ho-e
Motor ' r e l g h t Express
550 A. King S t . ,
York, Pa.
Mr. W. C. Sohlegel
Wilaon *ralght Co.
4961 Sprln; Grove Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mr. A . L . huoh
Bueh'i express Co.
667 Forster S t . ,
City
Mr. Thomas Havens
hlnghaaton *arehou*e 4
601 Hosier Ave.
Lenoyne, P a .
Mr. F . L. Bowersox
Interstate Truck Lines
316 K. Simpson S t . ,
Meohanlcsburg, P a .
Mr. L . " . Reldel
York Motor xpress Co.
3herman & Hay 3ts.
York, Pa.
Mr. H. H. buel
Eastern Motor ^lspatoh
1260 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, Ohio
Terminal
Mr.
H. Rauach
hausch Transportation
Spangler * l l l s , Pgh. P a .
*
Mr. T. A. Brody
York Buffalo Motor Exp.
Me* Cumberland, Pa.
(3)
Hfrrj'itmiK
Cont'd
Motor "afRO
636 Luoknow Hd
Luehnow, P a .
Mr. ,d*und
Horn'* Motor !^xpr*ea
Chaaberaburg, Pa.
H, H. Pollaar
Mtltoa, Pa.
Penna. Truck Lines
e/o Mr. ' taekhouae, P h l l a . P a .
Mr. Hamilton, Harrlnburg, Pa.
L A H Transportation Co.
A t t : Carl A . Helta
321P t * a H * a n St.
Pittsburgh, P a .
*Thfa* True* Owners are represented by the
Harrl burg Truck Operators Negotiating
Committee.
C O M M O N W E A L T H OFnjF^NNSYLVANtA
PENNSYLVANtAtmaWHRPOLtCE
WARRIBBURG
[N YOUR REPLY PLEASE
REFER TO
June 10, 1943
Thomas E. Flynn, Ass't to the President
International Brotherhood of Tesmsters,
Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers of America
222 Michigan Avenue
Indianapolla, Indiana
Dear Sir*
Concerning meetings of the Regional Committee on
Motor Truck Problems considering transportation of dangerous explosives for military purposes by motor truck on
public streets and highways, in which you very kindly
participated, I desire to inform you, on behalf of the
Committee, that the proposed agreement between State and
Federal authorities, which has as Its purpose the regulation of this olass of traffic, has been approved by the
following agencies!
(a) Eighth Annual Regional Conference on
Highway Safety and Motor Truck Problems, February 12 and I S , 194S*
(b) Ordnance Division of the War Department*
(o) Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, Nayy
Department.
Accordingly, motor vehicle administrators and commanding officers of State Police Forces of the states participating in the Eighth Annual Regional Conference on
Highway Safety and Motor Truck Problen* shall prooeed to
f u l f i l l their obligations, under the agreement, by giving
effect tc the requirements, contained therein, and those
set forth in Ordnance Division Safety Bulletin No* 46 and
Fire Fighting Procedures.
Enclosed is ecpy of resolution of the Eighth Annual
Regional Conference and letters received from the Mar and
Thomat E* Flynn
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June 10, 194!
Navy Department!!, all of which you will find aelf-explanatory*
Ihanking you again for your cooperation in this
matter and with kind personal regards, I beg to remain
Very truly yours.
Captain T. N. Boate,
Chairman
1VAR DEPARTMENT
SAFETY
SECURITY BRANCH
OFFICE OF Tin C'iU'F CF ORDNANCE
333 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE
CHICAGO, IILBtOIS
October 20, 1942
OKDNANCE DEMtT^LNT SAFETY 3UIIRTIN NO. 45
SU3J1.CT:
TRAJ 3A"RrATI< N OF E;LPr0SI\'ES BY C0I.3ZERC1AL JJOTCR
VL ilCL^ — LiSmUCn^NS TO DRI'.TRS.
s
1.
Conies of the appropriate attached memoranda must
be fui-nished to arivcrs of all commercial vehicles levying any
Ordnance cst^Hirhnent v.ith a cargo of explosives or ammunition.
This
i' u.fill the req-iir^n^nts stated In paragraoh 2a ef
Orenance Sr.fety l.'ulletin No. 31.
2 . Lac!, driver ivill be given a copy of the attached
general precautions, and in addition, a copy of the specific
precautions applicable to his car<;o. The "Class" ; larking on
the specific nrcc^.utions applies to the corresponding class of
military e; plosives and a.naunition s t a ^ d ^n Section V of the
(rdnanco G^-Lety Uanual.
3.
I f a lord comprises more than one class of ammunitior
and explosive;, the driver shculu b€
the specific ! recautions appLic ble to the most dangerous class.
If the load
contains any materials on xh'ch v.rter must not be used in '
f i r e , the driver oust be ro informet.
4.
Before ^ny com^rcial truck may transport tapiosives
cr ammunition for t.-e Or incnce Departj-ent, it must be licensed
by Lhe Interstate Coheree Connis3ion specifically far the
tr :;.s iort-tion of explosives.
5. Lefcre an^ co*n<-rcial truck ma^ be loaded with exi o s i v j s or a. munition at an^ Ordnance e^t*^* ishmv!)t, Uê trjck
must bo i .snccted and approved by a qualified in? sector for
con;Jiance îth parts 2 , 3 , 6 , and 7 of Hotor Carrier 3afety
I.e ; J
I f t!ie driver does not have in his -x)sses3ion
i 2 . r a t i o n s contaJb.ed in Section 7 . 2 of those regul^tiont,
he
be fumiahed a copy by the local authorities.
6. Soocial Ordnance regulaticna regarding the chiprwnt
of 3 . J . e s are given in Part I I I of Safety Built tin Hs. 24.
T
7.
I f the truck will utilise transportation by ferry
boat or other passenger carrying vessel wtiile loaded vrith ajanunition, ex;-losives, or other dangerous articles, the driver
will be furnished an identification letter, requesting transportation on the vessel, signed by a responsible officer,
litis letter nust be presented to the master of the vessel or
his representative. The letter will refer to the b i l l of
lading (copy of which shall be in the possession of the driver)
and will state the truck license numbers and the name of the
owner of the trucking company.
By order of the Chief of Ordnance:
F. H. MII^S, JR.
Colonel, Ord. Dept,
Director of Safety
Major, Ord. lent
Adjutant
Dicn'.13trri .:;:
2B1
proofread lj/di.
A, D, and F
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
CCMKERJIAL lÔTLR VEHICIZS HAlJSPCRTn.rG EXPLOSIVES
Instructions for Drivers
GENERAL
1.
The driver must be thoroughly familiar with Interstate
Commerce Co-ru-Sfion Motor C*urrier Safety Regulations, and^ in
particular, Section 7 . 2 of these regulations, which applies to
explosives.
2.
I f any part of the truck, except the actual lading
itself catches f i r e , the driver should use his hand extinguishers
immediately and attempt to nut out the firo. He should make
every effort possible to prevent the fire from reaching the lading of the track.
I f the lading catches fire, the driver should
not attempt to fight the fire unless he thinks that he can put
i t out, and unless he is reasonably sure that the fire is burning
en the outsides of containers, and had not yet reached their
contents.
3.
I f the fire reaches the contents of containers, or i f
fire in any other part of the truck cannot be controlled with the
equipment at hand, the driver should notify or send a message to
the nearest fire and police departments. He should then use every
me'-ns 'possible to warn nearby inhabitants, and other users ef the
highway, of the danger. Distances to wiiich persons should be
\
vr.rned arc given in the specific instructions covering the clas3
of material in the lading. On the arrival of the police and fire
department personnel, ne should transmit to the,A the specific
instructions covering the .material in the track. He should warn
police personnel against firing bullets into the gas tank, or
any other part of the tr.'.ck,
4.
The.above instructions apply generally to all elapses
of Ordnance exulofives and ammunition. Specific instructions
covering the particular lading will be furnished in addition.
Drivers are cautioned not to fi^ht a fire which origin;tea in
the contents of containers in the ladir^g. Drivers hre warned
not te continue fighting a fire widen has gotten be;,x)nu the
stait-c described in nar^ graph 2 , above, but to lese no time in
f o l i o r i " " the attached specific i n s t r u c t i v e in such c . s e s .
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FIRE FIGHfING PROCEDURES
C01HJ.CI7L MOTOR VEHICIZS TRAIISPCRTIHJ EXPLOSIVES
INSTRUCTION TO DRIVERS
CLASS I
Ammunition and Explosives
1.
This class of material is the least hazardous of all
Ordnance ammunition and explosives. The principal hazard from
fire in these materials is the heat of the fire; however,
personnel should protcct themselves against light missiles
which ma." be thrown from the fire. A fire in these materials
should be fought until it is brought under control
2.
'.'hen two or more trucks are traveling togeth€r, they
should keep not less than 50 feet apart.
In case of a fire,
occ-pants of buildings, other vehicles, and persons in the
open should be \.*arned to stay at least 400 feet away.
3. Fire fighters iay approach within operating dictan*e
of such a fire without undue hazard, provided they shield
themselves against light missiles.
COELEECIAL 1DTOR VEHICLES iTJuJSPORTBJG EXPLOSIVES
DJSTRUCTIOHS TO DRIVERS
CLASS I I AIJD CLASS XII
(Docs not apply to any Iiigh explosive items)
1.
In a fire, materials of this c±ass b u m ^vith intense
heat, and low pcver e;c^losions may result. Hot missiles may
be throv.n several hundred feet from the truck.
2 . When two or more trucks arc traveling together they
should keep not less than 300 feet apart. In case *f a fire,
occ tpauts of buildings, other vehicles, and persons in the
open sho'.tld be warned to stay at least 400 feet away.
3 . Fire fighters may approach within 250 feet of such t*
fire, but s h o ^ d take arva:.t; e of all available cover to
protect themselves againsL e x t r ^ e heat and Missiles. They
should not approach closer unJ.3ss it is imperative that attemn-r,t{
be made to extiiiguish the fire.
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FIXE FIGHTING mOCEDURES
CO!f.ERCIAL UOTOR VEHICLES TRANSPORTING EXI'LOSIVES
L.STRUCTIONS TO DRIVERS
CLASS I I I
/unmunition and Explosives
I.
In a fire, materials in t M s class may be expected te
extjlode a fer boxes at a t i i e . Missiles arc sntall, of light^veight,
and usually fall within 300 feet.
I I . When two or more trucks are traveling together, they
sho-ild keep not less than 300 fuet apart.
In case of a f i r e ,
occupants of buildings, other vehicles, and persons in the open
should be warned to stay at least 400 feet away.
III.
Fire fighters nay aprror.cn within 300 feet of such
a fire, but should protcct t: eiselves against light missiles.
They should not approach clocer unless it is imperative that
attempts be
tc extinjuich the f i r e .
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XH.7BRCIAI, L'OTCR VEHICIZS TFArSFJRTIIJG EXPIOSIVES
DISTRUCTIONS FOR DRIVERS
CLASS IV
1.
In a. fire, materials in tiiis class may be expected
to e::plodc proycssively.
Host missiles r.tay be expected te
f ^ l l vrithin 600 feet.
2 . *#ien tv/o or more tracks are traveling together they
should keep not less tiian 300 feet apart.
In case of a fire,
occm-ants of buildings, other vehicles and persons in the open
should be Yearned to stay at least 1200 feet away.
3.
Fire fighters nay approach within 6o0 feet of such a
f i r e , but should use extreme care to protect themselves against
missiles.
They should not approach closer unless it is imperative that attempts be made to extinguish the fire.
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COHMERCIAL JfOTUR VEHICLES TFLAIJSPORTING E)TL0SIVES
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRIVERS
CLASS V
Ar:mmnition and Explosives
1.
In a fire, Materials in this class usually explode one
shell at a time. J.Iissiles are limited, both as to number and
range, and mo3t missiles will fall within 1200 feet,.
2 . 7/hen two or more trucks are traveling together they
sho-iLd keep not less than 300 feet apart.
In case of a fire,
occupants of buildings, other vehicles and persons in the open
should -be warned to stay at least 1,200 feet away.
3.
Fire fighters should limit their operations to preventing the sn-L^d of the fire. Fersonnel should not aporoach
closer than 5U0 feet, and engines and apparatus should not be
brought closer than 1000 feet.
They should not approach closer
unless it is imoerative that attempts be trade to extinguish the
fire.
281
FIRE FIGHTING PROCED'tRES
COI3.ERCIAL :,:CTOR VEHICTES iRANSPOPTi: G EXPLOSIVES
r:STRUCTIC?.'S FOR DRIVERS
CLASS VI
/umunition and Explosives
1.
In a f i r e , the entire lading cf the truck may explode
at one tine.
2 . V.Tien two er more trucks are traveling together, they
should keep not leas than 30u feet apart.
In case of a fire,
eccu.-ants of buildings, other vehicles, and persons in the
onen should be vr rned to stay at least 2000 feet av.ay.
J.
Fire fighters should stay out of range and prepare
to fight fires started from the explosion of the entire contents of the trucK. Personnel should not approach closer than
500 fe<*t, and e.igii.es and apparatus should not be brought
closer than iCGC foct. They s.n.<uid not approach closer unless
it is imperative that attempts be made to extinguish the f i r e .
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9
CC:.:JETCLU, HOTOP VEHICLES 'IP^JSPORTING EXPLOSIVES
DISmUCTIONS FOR DRIVERS
CLASS VII
Ai?:iu:iition and Explosives
1.
In a fire, the entire lading cf the truck may explode
at one tiine. Heavy, dangerous missiles may be thrown, most ef
vHdch probt-bly will fall v.lthin 1500 feet.
2.
'.Then tivo or more trucks are traveling together, they
In case of a fire,
occupant3 of buildings, other vehicles, and persons in the
open should be w;rned to stay at least 2000 feet away.
3 . Fire fi .htcrs should stay out of ringe snd prepare to
fight fires smarted from the exjlosion of the entire contents
of the truck. Personnel should not approach closer than 500
feet, and engines and apparatus should not be brought closer
than 1000 feet. They should not approach closer unless it is
imperative that attempts be nade to extinguish the fire.
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FR.E FIGHTING PROCEDURES
C01JLKr:CL'uL LIOTCR VEHICLLS TF.AHSPORTLJG EXPLOSIVES
EJSTRUCTIONS FOR DRIVERS
CLASS V I I I
1.
In a f i r e , the entire lading of the tine* <<tay explod* at
one ti.ie.
2. 'Then t-. o or more trucks are traveling together, they
should keep not le?3 t!ian 300 feet apart. In case of fire,
occup-ntp of buildi.-is, other vehicles, and persons in the
open sho'ild be earned to stay at least 1300 feet away.
3.
Fire fighters should stay out of range and prepare to
fight fire3 started from the explosion of the entire contents
of the truck. Personnel should not approach closer than 500
feet, and enjines and apparatus should not be brought closer
th;-n 10OC feet. They should not approach closer unless it is
in crative tl^t a t t e s t s be made to extinguish the fire.
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COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES TRANSPORTING EXPLOSIVES
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRIVERS
CLASS IX AND
A.
In a f i r e , the entire lading of a truck may explode
at one tine.
2. When two or more tracks are traveling together, they
In case of a fire,
occupants of buildings, other vehicles, and persons in the open
should be lvamed to stay at least 2000 feet away.
3.
Fire fighters should stay out of range and prepare to
fight fires started from the explosion of the entire contents .
of the track. Personnel should not approach closer than 500
feet, and engines and apparatus should not be brought closer
than 1000 feet.
They should not approach closer unless it is
imperative that attempts be made to extinguish the fire.
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COMMERCIAL MOTCT VEHICLES TRANSPORTING EXPLOSIVES
INSIRUCTI0:;S FOR DRIVERS
CLASS XI
Ammunition
1.
This ammunition is not considered an explosive
!tazard.
It contains poisonous gas.
In a hot fire, containers
nay ruiture, and b'irsting charges aiay throw missiles for a
short distance.
2 . 1'Jhen t;.*o or .nore trucks are traveling together they
3.
If a file gets out of control, pending the arrival
of fire fighting help, the driver should notify and spread
the warning ft j*oug!.out the ne-rby vicinity. Especially he
should notify Dcrsons doYirv.ind from the truck, who may be
affected, as far away as several miles i f many of the containers are ruptured.
4 . Fire fighters ;say approach within operating distance,
provided they are adequately protected by gas or o x j ^ n masks
and special clothing against poisonous gases and liquids.
They should approach the fire only on the windward side. Because of the extraie hazard to personnel in the vicinity, such
fires should be fought until they are brought under control.
5.
If the driver has been informed that water must not
b* used in fighting fire in these materials, he should act
accordingly, and so inform any others who engage in fighting
the fire.
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Resolution
WHEREAS, the transportation of explosives for military purposes
both as to the finished product and ingredients of an explosive character
by motor vehicle on public streets and highways in the northeastern region
has become an important phase of the war effort, and
WHEREAS, it is highly essential to the objectives of the military
forces of this nation that materials of this nature reach their destination without delay, and
WHEREAS, the transportation of dangerous explosives presents a
high degree of hazard to public welfare,
and
WHEREAS, the Regional Committee on Hotor Truck Problems, has conferred with representatives of the several military establishments of the
United States, explosives manufacturers,
transportation interests, and
recognized experts on the handling of explosives,
and nas submitted to
this Conference a proposed agreement between state and federal authorities
designed to govern transportation of dangerous explosives for military purposes on public streets and highways by motor vehicle, which has been properly subscribed to by competent representation of tne several mMLiary
establishments of the United States, Motor Vehicle Administrators and state
police executive? in the States of th* northeastern region,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That this Regional Conferen eon Highway and '*otor Vehicle Problems approve the recommended agreement putmitted
by the Regional CLâa. *t«*t
n Mot r Tru * Problems, subject t<- min r altera-
tions recocnended by the f*rdnanre Division of the War Department, and t.ha*
the Police and Motor Vehicle authorities of the several states of this
region be urged to give effect to th'a agreement as soon as the approval of
the appropriate federal authorities has been certified to them.
ALL COMMUWtCATIONS SHOULD M ACCOMPAMttO XV CARBON CO^Y AND ADDRESStO TO
.^.""-.'"T.TT,'".''"
j
SPOGU_
W A R DEPARTMENT
OFF!CE C^f THE CHtEF OF ORDNANCE
SAFETY 'AND* SscURtT^ BRANCH
3M NOWTW MtCWtGAN AVENUE
Scott/mp
CHtCAGO
May 1 2 ,
1%3
Mr. C. M. Wilhelm
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Dear Mr. Wilhelm:
Reference is made to your letter of April 27, 1 % 3 , In reply to a
letter from this office dated April 2U, 1 % 3 * relative to the distribution
of Ordnance Department Safety Bulletin No. 45.
This office approves the draft of proposed "Agreement Between State
and Federal Authorities Governing Transportation of Dangerous Explosives
for Military Purposes on Public Streets and Highways by Motor Vehicles,"
which was prepared by the 'Northeastern Regional Committee on Motor Truck
Problems" and adopted by the Joint Legislative Committee on Interstate
Cooperation and the Council of State Governments which met in New York,
February 1 % 3 * subject to amendment thereof in accordance with recommendations of the Ordnance Department.
As a matter of information it is the understanding of this office that
there has been a recotwnendation made to the Interstate Cozmerce Commission
that the signs "EXPLOSIVES" on trucks should be made with letters of a reflecting material or that the letters be composed of reflector buttons so
that they can be readily seen at a distance at night by the reflection of
light from approaching cars.
It ia also suggested that the signs be displayed low enough on the
rear of vehicles so that they could be readily seen at a distance at night
by the reflection of light from approaching cars.
It ia aleo suggested that the signs be displayed low enough on the rear
of vehicles so that they could be readily picked up by the head lights of a
car following the vehicle.
— t a l w l a m
<f
nff1r< that the sannsHandntlnno suggested in
paragrapha 3 and A will greatly awalat in the safe movements of vehicles
loaded with explosives over the highways after dark and would recoomtend
that they be incorporated in this agreement under paragraph 3 (g) before
it ia distributed to the field.
For the Chief of Ordnance!
Oeorte A.
Oeorft
A Nnamlneer
LA. Cel., Ord. Dept.
Assistant
*7
Rtftr to Mm.
NAVY DEPARTMENT
BUREAU
OF S u P P H E S
AMD ACCOUNTS
L21-1(10)(^T-
sj)
WASHttOCTOW. D . C .
!
'9 May 1943
Mr. T.
Boate, Chairman
Regional Co^ ittee on Motor Truck Problems
The Conncii of Ctato Govem*:)er.ts
,
?en)T^lv?.nia ' 'oto"* Pel Lee
Harrisburg, Penasylv:tnia
. m j*
*'"t.
t."-rn . f=*te *nd F loral Author'*tês
governing ArîSôrt^.tiû of L
"x^.los*vee
on Public streets and Pigh**avs by Motor Vehicles.
Reft
(a) Council of St?.te Go.'.m.ient;: (lr. Boate) ltr.
r b. 19.- 3 to BuSandA.
(b) 3uL:n<A ltr. L 1-1(10) (-T-sj) 17 Feb. 1 % 3
to Councfl of Stet Governs ntc.
S i r :
b
vLCIi
TeTr^rancp
federal and state authorities relating to the transoort* tion of dangerous explosivas on public atr-^tc nr Pi^*!:. ave "as
thheld pendinc
neôtP'-tions .ith the
De^rtient.
The Bureau is now arvised lât the- agree' jnt has been accepted
by the 'ar Department. Ar roval on behalf o" the Navy Ptyartmant is
here ith given.
P-s ectfullv,
K B YOUNG
Chief of Bureau
P C TOAE
By direction
—
CT: "r. ; vid . Robinson, S c .
regional Corrnlttee 3a Motor Truck Problems
Council of itate Cover., 1 1
rt l^th ^ t . , C *c. o
Mr. C irles 3 . -organ, J r . , Mgr.
Div. of Operations, Aaerican!TMekinf Associations, Inc.
LL2A 16tii : t . , N.W., Waa&. t f C.
a r m , He* York, S. Y.
e
1
^
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs,
Warehousemen and Helpers of America
AFftHATtO WtTH THE AumtCAM FtO^.AtlOW OF t-A.OX
LOCAL
UNtON
No.
776
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FMom a ...t
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fwoxttten
July 2 3 ,
1943.
Mr. T . Flynn, Acting President
International Brotherhood of Teamsters,
Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers.
222 E . Michigan Street
Dear S i r and Brother:
JVe have had a problem in taking in new members to
replace men going into the Armed Forces.
These new men would stay with us for a few months and
then wc would have to isaue them a transfer or withdrawal
card.
.Ve also have extra men working a few hours every day
and we are trying to set some set-up whereby we could take
these men into our union and yet not issue them a withdrawal
or a transfer card.
I saw the temporary war application in York, Pa. Local
%430 and I took the liberty to have a copy made up so I
could send it to you and ask for your approval.
I f this is
approved it would solve our problem.
Hoping for a favorable
reply,
fraternally yours,
S . A. L a i t e r , ^ *
Secretary-Treasurer.
SAL:mal
*ncl.
y
July
H43
Mr. S . A . L e t t e r , Seer âry-Trâsu -r
Local O n i . n to. 7 7 6
1 4 4 2 V e m j n Street
iarrisour , Par..
Lvania
Dear ^ i r
.aa
)rot ; e r :
I
ve y ur l e t t e r of J u . y 2 3 , 1 9 4 3 in
lea you e closed a
copy of a pT-0;J3ed teayar^ry *. r
r ^ncy a p p l i c a t i o n .
I
av- r d t is appllc ti^n
a it L^ sy o . i a i o n t: t I t w i l l
C-^nr up th-s ^ronl-m y^L
ve in r e , 1 cin^ sen ôia^ into t e
arêd : o ^ c e s a d
lso c
usea
or homen fô
re 3M loy d
in t ie pi ee o.' ân during tais
a rguncy ani t..e a i r i n
of
boys unaer U ye rs of age wheê i t i s p e r m i s s i b l e .
o ^v r , i t gu t be s t r i c t l y understood tLat the Intern t i o n ^ l
Union c : n
itadraw t a i l t e z ^ a r ^ r y a p p l i c a t i o n
t any time i t
s ?s f i t .
A l s o , t e l a c 1 union n .j tne ri at to -iscautinue
the use of this temporary a , p l i c a t i o n -'-hen, in tae opinion of
t e loc 1 u n i o n , theê i s no furt &r n e c e s s i t y
ar i t s u s e .
Ta-sc temporary a abers AUJt be
i'< n tne re ui^.r o f f i c i a l
ue
ouk a. t'.e o r g a n i i a t . n .
do
L . jaok saaula be
st mped * i t n a ruaber sttmp "temporary emergency m e n t * r s n l p * .
You 3U$t also -tt= p t ? l c j . -r
e o
tae a ^ . 3 ; .
I t a l i o û t ê ^nderrôod t t w< a *oa<jn are a i r e d to t-te
tae
1 co of aen tney aast r ^ c ^ l v e the s e a * mega sc l e as presc r i b e d ta t <e agree ant for men or any p a r t i c u l a r type of a o r k .
1 i , of c j u ^ a * , i s to ^roteet your conditions
nJ
aê sc 1 .
A f t r y u i ve atd ta se applic tiong
**i*tcd up I ask th. t
yoa s ad
our or
i v e to :..ls
f i c e for au
; 1 1 s and for
urt ;r r Terence.
rn..lly y a r s .
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AfftLIATtO WtTM TWO AMttMCAM FtOtRATtOW OF L*aOt
LOCAL
UNtON
No
77C
<442 VtHMOM STR.tT. WAttHt.oUM
Fwom * 70*t
HwtMUM. (MM-TOW H. D. Wo. !)
GtO. MATTHtwa. V)Ct-P*M'OtMT
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pwomttm
Aujust 5,
1943.
Mr. Thomas K. Flynn
International Brotherhood of
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen
and Helpers of America.
222 D . Kichijan Street
Dear Sir and
Brother:
In accordance with your request of July 2 8 t h ,
we are enclosing herewith, several copies of our new
"temporary war emergency" a p p l i c a t i o n s .
Please be
advised that we w i l l start u s i n j them as of August
9 , 1943.
fraternally
yours,
S. t . LeiLcr,
Secretary-Treesuror.
3AL:mal
encla.
Internationa! Brotherhood of Teamsters,
Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Hetpers
Loot! No. 776
Temporary W a r Emergency
Application
N?
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529
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Appty for Temporary War Kmerftenry M<-mh<-r-*htp <n fôra) \o. 770
Name
Addreaa
City
State
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Temporary War Emergency Apptication
In consideration of the reduced Initiation Fee amounting to
$10.00. paid by me for Temporary War Emergency membership
in Internationa! Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers of America. I,oca! Union No. 776, and a
monthly dues of $3.00 per month paid and to be paid by me, I
agree that if I am emptoyed in the Craft in any position at the
end of the present War Emergency, that I sha!! forthwith become
!iab!e to pay and wi!! pay to this Union as an Initiation Fee the
difference between $10.00 and the Initiation Fee of this Union,
after which date I sha!! be obligated to pay the monthly dues
of this Union and sha!! be entitled to at! benefits of membership.
I further agree that this form of membership does not entitle
me to either a withdrawa! or transfer card.
I have read the above agreement, I have received a copy of same,
understand its contents and now of my own free wi!! sign the
same.
W!TNESS
SIGNATURE
Temporary War Emergency Application
In consideration of the reduced Initiation Fee amounting to
$10.00, paid by me for Temporary War Emergency membership
in Internationa) Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers of America. Loca! Union No. 776, and a
monthly dues of $3.00 per month paid and to be paid by me, I
agree that if I am employed in the Craft in any position at the
end of the present War Emergency, that I sha!! forthwith become
!iab!e to pay and wi!) pay to this Union as an Initiation Fee the
difference between $10.00 and the Initiation Fee of this Union,
after which date I sha!! be ob!igated to pay the month!y dues
of this Union and sha!! be entit!ed to a!! benefits of membership.
I further agree that this form of membership does not entitle
me to either a withdrawa! or transfer card.
I have read the above agreement, I have received a copy of same,
understand its contents and now of my own free wi!! sign the
same.
WtTNESS
SMNATURK
Any mon)<* p*!d on !h!< War Emtwnry App)tf*t)on w!M b*
forf*M+d M H not p*td )n t*H wtthln tHrty day*
?1r*t Pnytaen! . . . .
$
B*t*nr+
. . . .
tRTD*d P*ym*a<
B*l*nr+
. . .
. . . .
$
AFHHATtO WITH TH. AMttMCAM FtOtKATtOM OF L**OW
LOCAL
UNtON
No.
776
^wom 4 70.)
Hwi..u*a. (MtLTOw H. O. Mo. 0
.now. a am
32 W. 4TH HT.a.T. Wtn.t*M.M<nT
FWOMa n
G t o . M A T T H t w a . vtca-em.totwT
S. A. UtTtX. a.C.aTA.t-T.aA.U...
September 22, 1943
Mr. Thomas E. Flynn, Acting
for General President
I . B . of T. C. W. & H. of America
222 E. Michigan St.
^.ndianapolis, Ind.
Deer Mr. Flynn:
Our regular elections of officers are scheduled for Ootober ?3,
24, 1943.
Three of our present officers, nanely Alan E. Kline, SecretaryTreasurer; Lawrence Jnyder, frustee; and haymond Ruby, Trustee;
are in the armed services.
^ e local union decidod by majority vote at a regular meeting that
the na"tes of the above three members and officers be placed on the
ballot for re-election to the positions *.<hich they now hold.
(And
from *4iich +hey have leaves of absenoe.) Opposing candidates have
been nominated for each of the positions.
I now am informed that it its impropT to place the names of servicemen ofi'ioers on the ballot and am told that you have made suoh a
ruling.
Will you advise me definitely on this question in order that our
action will b* consistent with the By-Laws and Constitution of the
International Union.
Very truly yours,
:EMAT3BT<B
President
afo*
2226*
m<DH
pt
'i*
* 1^43
.r. George :attn<.*s, I r -^Ld-.-at
Loc 1 at a o . 7 ' 6
V moa
treet
rri
Pe i.. . .'.v a La
Dear .-ir
id ..rotaer:
I a ve your 1 t er ..f : < j tM.* r . , 1943 -a
ici yû
a viê tnnt t . ^ n . ^ l a r m i c t i o n of o f f ! era is scaedcl d
for d e t o u r 23
ad 24^ 1 ^ 4 3 . Y u j i a t out t . ^ t t. r e of
y u r present -ificers {...re at t e i r^^ât tine in the
a .^d f o c a s : < t r loc i unioa
eciued uy majority vote
at a r^gul- r aoettn^ t... t t
aa -s of tnese
and
o f f i c e r s be pi c -u oa a o;.liot or r-—ji ctioa to the
,oaition
t;.ey a ), n o l d , and from nicb t;*ey a ve
1^
.
.ce.
I also aote t . t op, J i i- c .îâtes - ve
f c - c o: t e s :
.ti.ns.
eea noîa^tod
Yaw do nat
tate^ honav
. ^t.i-.'r or aot ttâa *embera
in .uestt a .^'ve t
Lr
, i u^ to date or a o t .
Ia
t . e o^gaAiâtLon
tâir lues in accord, ace
i.ta
t . ir la ve j f ?-os <*ce or ^^^ a
ttadraaal card betin
i ^ ^ u ^ d , or ar^ t ? j
t.. ir o^n
nea.
I t i , a.cesaar^
deci i a c
t you * l v e
r^d.
taia in o r a t i o n
r t r.
lly
your^
^fore
AFHHATtO WtTM TMt AmntCAM FtOMATtOM OF LA.O*
LOCAL
UNtON
No.
776
H w t t . u * . . (Mtt-TOw H. O. No. !)
S . A . H ' T t * . .KCmtTAfYTmA.UKtK
FMOWtm*)
3Z W. 4TW tTEMT. Wn.LiAm*o*T
FMomttstt
September 2 7 t h .
1943
^ r . Thomas E . Flynn,Acting
for General President
I . B . of T . C . W . & H . of America
222 E . Michigan S t .
Indianapolis, Ind.
Dear S i r and Brother;
I have your letter of September 2 4 t h . 1943 desiring more information
about the dues and standing of our o f f i c e r s that are In the armed
f o r c e s , b e f o r e you can render a deoision abmrnt placing their names
on the ballot for re-election.
Our Secretary^ Treasurers dues are paid by the local union u n t i l
h i s term of o?fice expires which is December 1 9 4 3 .
Our two trustees took'withdrawal c a r d s , although they reqested a
leave of absence when they l e f t for the army.
At our regular meeting the membership decided that the names of
these men be put on the b a l l o t , a l t h o u g h opposing candiates were
nominated for each of the p o s i t i o n s .
Hoping that this information w i l l clear up the matter,lam
3AM:SL
October 6 ,
1943
.*i .
* A.
tt e p, pr^si 'ent
Local J n i j n 776
1 42 Vernon street
a-risj^r^,
ivaaia
ear
îr and ^rot
er:
In answer to your 1-tter of be t e l l e r 2 7 , 1943, i n shich you are desiring nore inforrsiation about the dn^-s and
standing of three of your officers who are at the presett
tiâ i n tf.e armed forces and i n v-Uch you aovised that
it waa carried by a majority vote at a regular u-eting
that tae na
of the three o f f i c e r s be placed on the
ballot in 3 jur t*;xt e j e c t i o n , I c a l l your attention to
t ie Jetober issja of I E IlIhhNAIIJNAL YEAMPIEP, the
o f f i c i a l û l i c a t ' o n of tne International Jnion, page 15,
m l ^ r tie
eadin^ of
Can a;' Pu^s of S o l d i e r s " .
I believe this answers your q<estion, and it is a: o, nion als^< hec^jse a majority of the y.e^bersaip ai-e i n favor of placing t est
^ n ' s n es on the b..liot, a n ) , as
state< , in t is
rticle,
^ n the Constitution was enacted in
ingt n i n
lie not contemplate the
s riojs e urgency
e have t o i a y .
aopin^
t tiz i3 tne iesired
information,
fraternal!)
t
T
F:^
I
;
oura,
0. H ' , J . : o
A*. P P r H D E W
L!!,
tMT^RMATK)NAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS. CHAUFFEURS. WAREHOUSEMEN AND HELPERS OF AMER!CA
APFtLtATKO WtTH THU A M t m C A W PtDKHAT:OW OF L A B O *
^ m n g p t b a n t a
2 9 SOUTH TWtRD STREET
HOOMB
HARRtSBURG.
PENNA.
JOHN O NtAL.
CMAI
<07. !Oe PtWNCO HUH-DtWO
TtLCFWONt Z 7t.O
JOHN J .
Bu*m.
October 2 1 , 1943
Mr. Daniel J . Tobin, General President
Warehousemen and Helpers o f America
Indianapolis, I n d .
Chauffeurs,
Dear Mr. Tobin;
The members of the Teamster* Local Unions a f f i l i a t e d with Joint Counoll
Wo. 20 of Central Pennsylvania, Joint Counoil Wo. 40 of the Pittsburgh
area and Joint Council Wo. 53 of the Philadelphia area, acting through
the executive boards of their respective Joint Councils, have unanimously
resolved to express to you aa the General President of the International
Brotherhood o f Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers o f America,
their deep appreciation ard whole hearted support for the highly important
and *xtranely relevant ram*rka which you made at the r e c e n t convention of
the American Federation of Labor nonoeming the failure of the War Labor
doard to act upon the many wage oases pending before i t .
The Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's Conference at the suggestion of the
executive boards of Pennsylvania's three Joint Council's it taking this
opportunity to inform you of the endorswent by Penrsylvania's Teamsters
of the constructive and outspoken position which you have taken in the
interests of organized labor.
We send our best wishes for your success on behalf of our members.
Fraternally,
222*9
afa*
JO'WtJJMOB
J
C O M M O N W E A L T H OF PENNSYLVAN!A
PENNSYLVANtA M O T O R POL!CE
HARRISBURO
October 26, 1943
YOUH REf-LV PLEASE
REFE* TO
Thanas E . Flynn, Assistant to the President
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America
222 Michigan Avenue
Dear S i r ;
At the request of the Interstate Commerce Commission and
with approval of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, Safety and
Security Branch, War Department, the following addition has been
made to the "Supplement to Agreement Between State and Federal Authorities* governing transportation of explosives for military purposes
agreed upon by the Continuing Committee on Motor Truck Problems,
August 6 , 1943.
"Nothing set forth in the foregoing agreement shall be construed by motor carriers subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission as relieving them of the necessity for the
reporting of ( i ) fires or explosions occurring in connection with
the transportation, or storage on carrier's property, of explosives,
or seriously damai-ed containers, to the Bureau of Service of the
Interstate Commerce Commission in accordance with the terms of Section 814 of Part 7 of "Regulations for Transportation of Explosives
and Other Dangerous Articles by Land and fater in Rail Freight, Express, and Bag=-age Services, and by Motor Vehicle (Highway), and
Water Including Specifications for Shipping Containers* entitled
"Osculations Applying to Shipments Made by way of Cotsmon or Contract
Carriers by Public îghway,also applicable to private carriers, or
( 2 ) accident) involving estimated property damage of $100 or more,
personal injury, or fatalities, to the District Director of the Bureau of Motor Carriers of tha district in which the carrier is domiciled in accordance with tha requirerasnts of Rules 4 . 2 , 4 . 3 , 4.41
aad 4.43 of Part 4 of tha Motor Carrier Safety peculations. Revised."
This is suaaittad for your information.
Vsrv truly yours
T . W. SKKJE
fomitt+w Chairaan
October
2/,
. bi n
G.
,
enerai Conns°l
Penns ivania C - r c i a l ^ r i v i r s <Uonfe -nee
2^
outh ^hirl Stra?t
..^rris i r g , Pannsyiva d a
Dear ^r.
ndêr:
1 m n c i o s i ^ tere.-itn a co y of a letter r ceived
f j
. . N.
^ te of *<e ^ n n . ^ i a da ^tate P j i i c e , jf
. rrir?ourg, Pennsylvania, to w ic. is attached a co. y
of sup l^SMntai ajreenent b e t . ^ ^ n sta e and fenerai
authorities ôv^r.iin^ t?*e trans ortation of -.'engeroua
explosives for " i i i t a r y purposes on . a ilic str ?ts and
.i^h-Aaya by motor ve l c i ^ a .
I
^ca
ereJ.y }.en 1
i
fo
yju.
i"-at rnu-i
information.
* JUY
,
^ct-'hn
9,
19 3
r. * .
J3'tnin,;s,
rai ^ r j a n l z r
470 Stuart street
ôrtjn l o , ^ ssiC :s ' s
ear . i r
nd
H-ot
I a * enclosing herewith a ca.y of a letter r^csiv-"
frog 1 . T. Boate of the Penn ylvania btate P o l i c e , of
!:arris"<urg, Pennsylvania, to whic
is attac ed a co. y
of sjp,lem^ntal agre-ênt b ? t . ^ e n sta+e and federal
authorities governing t .<r trans, ortation of da ger is
explosives for mllitar;
lrpos-s on .ualic str e^s and
..i^,.-srs by otor v<* i c L e s .
I aa aerely sending
this
for
our
inforxation.
r..t.?rnali
MM
nc.
2
t C l U C i Jr DANIEL J . u n w ,
JfN fAL PRESIDE"!
- 1,
jr. J n
'.
?'3itn y . v ^ . i ;
N^rriJ
r; ,
-f.3
C ; ir
n
Coa j r c i a l D iv<3 s Confer Jttce
cr- t
.v .ni^
Sir . iI
ver. njCM for y jr L^-tt r of October
in w ic.. you ex. ^ss your ^ppr^ci^tijM a* ay i.
e f f o r t s in benalf of our I n t e m a ^ i o n . i JnLon a-< exp i in d
ma ua ^y a u J r j s s to t a j Coave^tijn of tne
Aa ric^.i
^ : ration of -<*
. j^cinil.. ta^t , rt
of ay addreaa d o ^ t l ^ ^
t..- nr
or ô^rd.
iie ; a*ured that I aiaaya appreaiate * word of t neoura,
a
n H.
a s,
!w<ERMAT)0NAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS. CHAUFFEURS. WAREHOUSEMEN AMD HELPERS OF AMERtCA
AFFtLtATtD WtTW TWK AKHRtCAW FEOKHATtOM Of L**0*
JOHN O NKAL.
2 9 SOUTH THtRD STREET
HARRtSBURG
PENNA.
HOOKS toe. toy. toa etWNCO BUH-OtNO
TtLteWONE 2 7)SO
Hoveibcr 3 ,
'r. Uaniel J . T b i n , General President
International Brot/ierhood of Toanstera,
Chauffpure, 'Varehous^.. en and Helper? of America
222 2:. Michigan S t .
CWAt.M.M
woMBme^
JOHN J. BURNS.
1943
Dear *ir. Tobint
Eaoh year i t has been the custom of the Pennsylvania Cosmeroial Drivers Conference to
send holiday greeting cards to the friends of the Teamster's Unions at the Christmas and
New Years season.
This year, the interest and attention of the Confereioe is directed to the thousenda of
Tea.^stera all over
v rid vho are p rt of our great American arîy and npvy.
Ye believe that these nan would appreciate nothing better then to hear f-om their friends
back hone.
Further, we want these ren to realize tiat the Teamster's Union, an^ those
who guide its destinies are their "true f r i e n d s " .
The Conference is ?-rcrdingly planning a holld&y booklet which "111 oonsiat o* lette-r
^rr<r the officers of their local unions and joint counoila.
To oomnlet* thia project,
however, the Conference feels that such booklet sho'ld contain a message to the service
men ^rc- you ac Ger.eral President of their Union, and John Gillespie as General SecretaryTreasurer. '!e believe that no persons are better able to speak for the i*plr*+ionc of
our movement than you are as General President and John Gillespie as General Secretary*Trees"rer.
The Conference alao desires to reproduce your picture in the proposed bocklet.
So pictures
otêr than yours and '-r. Gillespie's will be used according to our present plana. Mo
letters will be used except those written by the proper officers of an a f f i l i a t e d local
union.
This is not a . rorotion or a publicity oa.-npei^.
*Jo advertisements are involved,
^t is
purely an effort to create union good will and understanding between the union Teanattr*
and their friends in the service.
We w i l l appreciate i t i f you will a** f i t to write a letter to our service wan for this
purpot*. May we request that guoh letter be oonfined to a alngle letter aife page and ba
sect to ua without folding between two cardboard atripa to protect f ron wrinkling or erecting. We will alac appreciate receiving your photograph for reproduction purpoeea#
We trjst tât you will aaa your way d e a r to cooperate with our prograw, a^d -ill cwei^
with irteres*., your re )l .
^^^^^^^^^^^^^Vt^tefaelly
afoc
ycura,
Secretary
!NTERNAT)ONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS. CHAUFFEURS. WAREHOUSEMEN AND HELPERS OF AMERtCA
AFFtHATtO WtTH THK AMtetCAW FKDMATtOW OF LAWO*
JOHN O NKAL.
2 9 SOUTH THtRD STREET
HARRtSBURG.
PENNA.
CWAt.MAM
e00MS toa. !07. tow MNMCO BUtLONG
TtLKFHOWt ^ 7!HO
A . Matthews
Secretary
November e , 1943
Mr. John J i l l e s n i e , General Secretary-Treasurer
International Protherhood of TeaTsters,
Chauffeurs, Yfarehouseren and Helpers o f America
-*ndianapolis, Indiana
Dear Jr. Gillespie!
Each year i t has been the custom of the Pennsylvania Commercial Drivers Conference to send
holiday greeting cards to the friends of the Teamster's Unions at the Christnas and New
Years season.
This year, the interest and attention of the Conference is directed to the thounends of
Teamsters all over the world who are part of our great American a m y and navy.
We believe that these men would appreciate nothing better than to hear from their friends
baox home. Further, we want these men tt- realize tnat the Teamster's Union, and those
who guide its destinies are their "true f r i e n d s " .
The Conference is nccordingiy planning; a hvlidsy booklet *4-ich
o m e l e t of le+tere
from the officers of their lo-al unions and j o i n t councils.
To complete this project,
however, the Conference feels that such booklet should contain i message tc the service
men from y*<u as leneral Seoretary-Treesurer of têlr Union, and Daniel J . Tbbin as General
President^ We believe that no persons are better able to apeak for the aspirations o f
our mov
r'. tha . rou ere as 3^?neral Secreta^-Treas rer an? Daniel J . Tobin se leneral
President.
The Conf-rence also desires tc .-sproduce your pioture In +he proposed booklet,
ô pictures
other than yours end Mr. Tobin's w i l l be used according tc our present plena. Wo letters
w i l l be used exoept those written by the proper officer* cf an affiliated loeal u n i c n .
This is not a promotion or a publieity c s ^ p e ^ n .
Wo advertlsene-ts are involved,
i t it
purely an effort to create union good will and understanding between the tmion Teamsters
and their friends in the servics.
We will appreciate i t i f you will see fit to write a letter to our service men for this
purpose. i*ty we request that sich letter b- -tjr fined to e single letter else page end be
sent to us without folding bet^-*n two oardboerd strips tc protect f r r w r i r H l n g or erackia<s.
will alec appreeiete reeîving your photograph for reproduction pcrpoeee.
Wa trust that you will see your way elae*
with iatereet, your repiye
perete with our pro ^ran, and wl 11 await
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Se^retery
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Mr. George A. Matthews, S e c r e t a r y ,
Pennsylvania Co:mijrclal Drivers Confe
ence,
Dear Brother Matthews:
I extend a Christmas message, t rough you, to the fighting
Tea sters of Pennsylvania mid of the i hole n a t i o n .
I hopa
this message w i l l reach thea, on the distant battle fronts
where 1 0 5 , 0 0 0 =erher3 of our Inter
tional Brot erhood ara
fighting beside t h e i r fellow Americans.
This w i l l be a Cl^ristrnas of l o n e l i n e s s and suffering for our
fighting brothers, w . ^ r e v e r taey a r ( .
They nay have to r i s k
their lives in t ^ caase of freedom and j u s t i c e on this day
dedicated to peace and goo<t w i l l .
Ho? e v e r , th^ rood t m t may
cone frwa th^lr w i l l i n g n e s s to s a c r i f i c e sho^-d and w i l l bring
Joy to their h a a r t s , because by their s a c r i f i c e thay w i l l
assure to us and to those w o core a f t e r us the things that
Christmas e x e m p l i f i e s — ; e a c e
love and brotherhood.
We salute these men and the thouâncs of others who are d a i l y
risking their lives and t h e i r health for u s .
The least we
can do in appreciation is to bac.i u
those r en by working
h rder and faster on the ho e f r o n t .
Every work stopp ge that
interferes wltn tha prod*ctl n or tranaportation of war
supplies nay eeai^ death to r ore Pennsylvania T r a n t e r * .
Every Aaarican true* driver is a v i t a l cog in total war.
I f h* f a l l s , his f a i l u r e w i l l be wr tten in Anerican blood
on t . a sands of I t a l y or taa junf.les of tha P a c i f i c .
No
member of our Brotncrhood must f a i l on the home front.
Tha
record shows that no me; ber of our Broth rhood has failad on
t t* fightint f r o n t .
To tham we sand our G r e e t i n g s , wi^rever they &ay be.
Our '
thoughts and our a f f e c t i o n s w i l l be with them this Christ ma
Day, and every ot wr d a y , u n t i l they core home to ua a g a i n .
fraternally
t
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yours.
GB.<i AL
PRF3IDM.
July 1 9 ,
1944
Lir. S . A . L e t t e r , Secretary-Treasurer
Local Onion No. 776
1442 Vernon Street
I have your l e t t e r of J u l y 1 5 , 1 9 4 4 , i n which you have submitted for approval of the I n t e r n a t i o n a l Union the following
Amendment to your By-Laws:
"Any nacaber not paying h i s dues on or before the
1 0 t h of each nonth s h a l l be required to pay a f i n e
of $ 1 . 0 0 . "
I am sure you r e a l i z e the I n t e r n a t i o n a l Constitution states
that a l l dues are payable on or before the f i r s t day of the
current month.
We have no o b j e c t i o n to this Amendment, which
places a penalty on a .nxaber f o r net
aying his dues on the
1 0 t h day of the month.
Assuming t h i s Amendment to your By-Laws has been read in three
meetings and approved i n the third meeting, we are approving
same.
However, I wish to c a l l your a t t e n t i o n to the fact that i n
sending i n Wage Agreements, By-Laws or Amendments to By-Laws,
these Tnst be sent i n i n d u p l i c a t e form, one tu be approved
and returned to the local u n i o n , the other to be retained i n
our f i l e s for future reference and ask that you send i n a
coj.y of this Amendment to your By-Laws, narked, "For Your
Piles."
Wishing you and your o r g a n i z a t i o n continued
Fraternally
success,
yours.
ACTING PUR DANIEL J . TOBIK,
G a E R A L PKE8IDXNT
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October 1 1 ,
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Mr. Albert D i e t r i c h , General Organizer
1112 Keenan B u i l d i n g , Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh 2 2 , Pennsylvania
Enclosed please find copy of Notice of Request for Wage
Adjustment in Case No. 52-4797 to apply on building,
heavy and highway construction work i n Lycoming, S u l l i v a n ,
Montour, Northumberland, Union, Snyder and Centre Counties
i n Pennsylvania.
This ia for your information and I have today n o t i f i e d the
l o c a l union involved.
Fraternally
yours,
ACTHiO FUR DANI L J . TOBIN,
GKNLRAL PRESIDENT
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November
1944
K r . Albert D i e t r i c h , General Organiser
1112 Keenan B u i l d i n g , Liberty Avenue
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nd Brother:
^nclcaed i lease firî cop^ of Notice ^f Re;u^st f . r Waje
Adjustment i n Case No. 52-4797 to ^ ly on building,
h u^/y ajid l l g h w . y
. s t r u c t ! ^ work in P<BJi ylvania.
This j.s for your information and I 1-ave tjday n ^ t i f i w i
the local uni^n involved.
Fraternally ôurs,
ACTING PCR DA!^ L J . T0B1N,
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Mr. S . A . L e i t e r , Secretary-Treasurer
Local Union No. 776
1442 Vernon Street
Enclosed f i n d copy of a l e t t e r , received at this j f i i c e ,
t-ddres3ed to President Tobin, from Mr. H . S . Colquhuun,
u mer.ber of your o r g ^ a i ^ & t i ^ n .
The l e t t e r is selfexplanatory and i s for your information.
However, I am sure you r e a l i z e that these men, who are
expelled or suspended, do have a right to a t r i a l i n accordance with the lata of the I n t e r n a t i o n a l Oaion.
Chargts
should have been ^referred against these oen and there
should have been allowed at l e a s t ten days to prepare
their defenses and then, they have a right to appeal to
the J o i n t Council as well as the I n t e r n a t i nal Executive
Board.
My purpose I n pointing this out to you is t h i a ;
that we have numerous cases where these men run to
attorneys and the f i r s t thing you know, the Local Onion
and the I n t e r n a t i o n a l ^re involved i n a s u i t .
I w i l l appreciate your comments regarding thia
natter.
Fraternally youra,
ACTING FOB DANIEL J . TOBIN,
GENEfAL PRESIDENT
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DECISIOt.
I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h the p r o v i s i o n s
the N a t i o n a l War Labor Board a d o p t e d O c t o b e r
Board t o d a y by a unanimous r u l i n g a u t h o r i z e d
rates set forth below.
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Truck driver*:
3 tona or laaa
o f G e n e r a l Order No. 13 o f
1 3 , 1 9 4 3 , the Wage A d j u s t m e n t
the i n c r e a s e s i n h o u r l y wage
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The *bov* adjusted rata is authoriaad to apply on baiiding construction
work at the Suaquahanna Ordnanea Depot, AllanwooJ, Pennsylvania, affective the
next full pay roll period following the data of this decision.
Ihe Board alao recommended that the Secretary of Labor recogniae aaid rata
in the next wage determination iaauod pursuant to tha amended Oavia-Bacon Act
with reapect to federal building conatruction aor*t in the Allenaood, Pennsylvania
area.
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S r . S . A . L e i t . r , Seer t ry-Trea ur^r
Loc.-l Union No. 776
144^ Vernon Street
Harrlsburg, Pennsylvania
Dear S i r anu. Drothor:
Tae enc jsura -s a co^y Ji . letter r^cc v-^d from *
Mr. 3 e n j ^ a i n F . Xruger, 1R2C Park Street, HarriRbujf i,
PennsylvaniA* in which he coaplo.
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ta en by you ^na ta^ executive Board
Loc 1 Union
N . 7 7 6 , r-lativa to him.
I advise ta T, you proceed i n tat a t t e r Ji* charges
against Br^t-.or Kruôr
îs letter ind*CKtos t i x *
he i n t n d a to hire a lawyer to
his side of
tae argi.ônt.
I also suggest th^t you advise aim that i t is necessary for his, to exhaust a l l ap. eals through channels a.
,1^,. d n < r Constitution before injecting
outaldm l ^ g a l l H . n t
^ c a ^ a , suo.i a * L i s
original a^ aal to aia own Execut /e Board, appeal
to the J ^ ^ L t Council and f .-1 a, j 1
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Ge.eral
Executive Board.
1 woulc a.
recAata y ur o ^ i n l n
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Fraternally y u r s .
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January
1945
Mr. S . A . L e i t e r , Secretary-Treasurer
Local Onion N o . 776
1442 V e m n S t r e e t
H a r r i s b u r g , Pemtsylvania
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Enclosed f i n d copies o f l e t t e r s received from J r . B . F .
Kruger, 1 8 2 0 ?< rk S t r e e t , H a r r i s b u r g , Pennsylvania a M
Mr. I s a a c E e r s h e y , 125 Chestnut S t r e e t , Harrisburg,
Pen s? Vc.nia.
These l e t t e r s both d a l e : that tr-e n.riters
are .ae:,bers o f yoar l o c a l union and at present are i n
d i f f i c u l t y because of s<xae v i o l a t i o n .
I have checked o.ir f i l e s and f i n d ti.at on January 1 6 ,
1 % 5 , Acting P r e s i d e n t Thoiias E . Fiynn forearded a c o , y
of a l e t t e r from Mr. H . S . Colquhuon, r e l a t i v e to h i s
suspension from your local u n i o n .
I n te th t Brother
F l y n n ' s r e v e s t for your cjmnents regarding t h i s member
has njt been complied with and i t a^ ears to ae that a
matter as serious as t h i s shoiid be called to the attenti o n o f yo :r Executive Board and yo r opinion as Executive
Board members forwarded to this o f f i c e .
Awaiting yo^r reply on the matter, I
Fraternally
remain
yoara,
HOPMAM C . M U R U M ,
GENER L ORG^.IIZER
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Jantary 2 7 ,
Mr. Thomas E . F l y n n , Acting
I . B . T . C . W . & H . of America
Indianapolis, Ind.
1945
President
I enclose a copy of a l e t t e r received by me from Brother
Norman C. Murrln, General Organizer, together w i t h a copy
of my letter to Brother M u r r l n .
I f you deea it n e c e s s a r y , w i l l you please verify the fact
that I d i d contact you by telephone on Januaiy 1 9 , 1 9 4 5 ,
r e l a t i v e to this c a s e .
#lth kind r e g a r d s ,
I remain
Fraternally yours
S . A . L e i t e r , Sec'y-Treas
Teamsters & Chauffeurs
Local Union N o . 776
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AfftLtATtO WITH TW. AMtHtCAM ^ t O t . A T M m Of L A M *
January 2 7 ,
1945
Mr. Norman C . Murrln, General Organizer
International Brotherhood of Teamsters,Chauffeurs,
Warehousemen & Helpers of America
Indianapolis, Ind.
I wish to acknowledge receipt of your coomunlcation of
January 2 5 , 1 9 4 5 , wher i n you enclosed copies of letters
received by I n t e r n a t i o n a l from Mr. B . F . K r u g e r , and Mr. Isaac
Hershey.
I received a letter from Brother Thomas R.Flynn on the 18th
of January. On the morning of January 1 9 , 1 9 4 5 , I c a l l e d
Brother Flynn on m e t e l e p h o n e , explaining to him that the
six ( 6 ) men involved had taken i t upon themselvea, with no
authorization whataoever, to c a l l a work stoppage. Remarks
made by theae men a t that time were to thia e f f e c t , " H e l l
this would be a good day to be s i c k " . The result being that
they clocked o u t , and l e f t their place of employment, namely,
York Motor Rxpreaa Company.
Theae men were so s i c k that one of them, namely, H.S.Colquhoun
d i d n ' t even go home. Your f i l e s w i l l reveal that t h i a man wrote
to International on January 1 2 , 1 9 4 5 .
Another cue of the member a , namely, Benjamin F . ^ruger, had been
for sometime working extra at the V . D . L e i s u r e Company, a t i r e
repair aervice in H a r r i a b u r g . He was so sick that he d i d n ' t go
home, but reported for work at the V . D . L e i a u r e Company. I contacted
him at thia place o f employment aeveral houra a f t e r he had decided
to g e t aick at his r e g u l a r p l a c e of eaployment, nmnely, York Motor
& p r e a a Company.
Regarding the other member tho has written to International,namely
Isaac H . Hershey, he decided that he had pneumonia. He was supposed
to have gone home and went t o b e d . However, he recovered from thia
pneumonia rather q u i c k l y , a s he , on the following day, waa seen
walkit^ the s t r e e t s of Harrisbtarg.
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January 2 6 ,
1945
There are three other men who, as y e t , have not written t o
your o f f i c e .
Hone of these six men have any excuse, and they w i l l b e given
a hearing before our Local Executive Board on February 1 0 , 1 9 4 5 .
I would l i k e t o , at t h i s t i m e , mention that we had an unauthorized work stoppage at t h i s same terminal few month ago. I , at
that time, went to the terminal before the men left the job and
ordered them back to work, and told them never t o take matters
into t h e i r own hahds a g a i n . On that work stoppage, three of
these six men were i n v o l v e d .
On this previous work stoppage, I would l i k e to mention the
actions of Mr. Isaac H . Hershey, one of the members whose l e t t e r
you r e c e i v e d . While I was attempting t o " round*Tthe employees "
in order to get them back to work, a l l employees were accounted
for with exception of Mr. Hershey. I p r a c t i c a l l y look-in every
p o s s i b l e place that a man could go t o , and s t i l l could not f i n d
him. I even c a l l e d , i n a very loud v o i c e , this man by name. S t i l l
I d i d not get any r e p l y , nor did I find him. After the men had
returned to work, probably f i v e or ten minutes l a t e r , I see Mr.
Hershey walking across the platform. To make a long story s h o r t ,
Mr. Hershey found it advisable to hide in an empty oarton on
the platform, within hearing d i s t a n c e , and to came out of h i s
h i d i n g place a f t e r a l l the trouble and disturbance and confusion
had been c l e a r e d . I o f f e r t h i s information to you for what it i s
worth.
I would a l s o like to mention that our regular union meetings, and
barn meetings our members have been told that there should b e
absolutely no work stoppages.
I offered these aen involved Honorable Withdrawal Cards, and alao
told them that I would not put them to work within our j u r i s d i c t i o n .
I might also a a n t i o n that whan this work stoppage occurred at the
York Motor Express Company, t h i s particular terminal had about four
members of their employ off that were legltmately s i c k , and in
a d d i t i o n to that the terminal was short about five men. Thee* e*a
A ^ f t D A H O MNTM TM* A m . t C A N
LOCAL
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January 2 B ,
1945
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These six men were d i r e c t l y responsible for delaying
approximately 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 l b s . of much needed military f r e i g h t .
After these men receive their Rearing on February 1 0 , 1 9 4 5 ,
I w i l l see t h a t f r e c e i v e a report on the outcome of the
hearing.
Hoping this letter give you the information you d e s i r e ,
remain
Fraternally
yours,
S . A . L e i t e r , Sec'y-Treas.
Teamsters & chauffeurs
Local Union No. 776
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Local Un.on Ho. 7?6
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Dear S i r rnd nrothor:
Mecel^t of j ^ u r .atnor
to Acting President
.ed cd.
.ad -^nc-^ûres f January 27th
.aa
iriysaa is i.eroby acknow-
I t w i l l not b* necessary for brother F . / n n ;nd .âelf
to
into tne
^têr of
)ur tele .one conversation
of January 19tu wi.th ^rotnar Klyun.
You nd d uLt
r -alL:e t!. t b<3for- le vln^j for the executive iô; rd
4e-Ttlag in ^ l ^ n i , F l o r i d a , I t was physically i:fo-!sible
for arethcr ^l^Tm
the
buîn^ss tr.-ns'ictljnz of tni.s o f f i c e prior to the ti
of h^s l t a . i n H .
However, 1
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te tat? f**ct ta t
loc 1. union la
t a ^ l n t j care j f the . ^ n r o f c. j:.'.aers . h o are
caus.n.
ueh JLss.urb. nees and n 1.1 a^ Lt /our r ^ . l y
^ xi^lng t . e ouicoê ^ f Lae hsecu ive ôard
eet^ng of
F e b r . ry ICth.
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Mr. Aioert D i e t r i c h , Gener 1 Org..n.zer
1112 Ke<iin. B u i l d i n g , Libert. Avenue
P i t t burgh 2 2 , Pennsylvania
Enclosed ^ l u . L.6 f-mi co^y of D e c i s i o n of the Vage
Adjust unt B ^rd ^n Case N . 5 -5*03 to ^ . l y un
b u i l d i i g construction work at the Susquehanna Ordn*ne# Deût, aiidnw od, Pennsylvania.
You w i l l note that the Board has a. roved the enclos d
just <1 r te fer truck d r i v * r s .
This i s for your information and I Lave t -uay
n o t i f i e d the local union involved.
Fraternally
J.
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MUnÎM,
AfftLtATtO WtTM Twa A m . t C A M F . O t . A H O M OF L A . O .
Feb. 2 1 ,
1945
Mr. Thomas E . Flynn,
Acting President for Daniel J . Tobin, J e n . Pres.
I n t ' l Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen
and Helpers of America
222
Michigan Street
Indianapolis, 4 , Ind.
Acting upon your request in your letter of Januaiy 2 9 , 1 9 4 5 ,
I am enclosing hereith a copy of the decision as handed down
by our Executive Board at their meeting on February 1 0 , 1 9 4 5 .
'.Ye r e f e r you to communicat ions from your o f f i c e o f 1 / 1 6 / 4 5 ,
1 / 2 5 / 4 5 and 1 / 2 9 / 4 5 , in order that this case can be refreshed
in your mind.
TYie v i o l a t i o n involved six former employees of the York Motor
Express Company in H a r r i s b u r g , Penna.
A f t e r giving the matter some thought, I have deemed it a d v i s a b l e
to appeal the decision of our Executive Board to Joint Council
y 2 0 , John L . Smith, P r e s i d e n t .
I shall keep you Informed on the
Fraternally
case.
yours,
S . A . L e i t e r , Sec'y-Treas.
Teams tar a A Chauffeurs
Local Union Mo. 776
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DECISION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF LOCAL NO.776 on CHART;..!
PREFERRED BY S . A . L E I T E H AGAINST BROTHER HARRY COLQUHOUN
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WILLIAM ERB
ROBERT ZIMMERMAN
BENJAMIN KRU3RR
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ISAAC HERSHEY
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GEORGE MEYERS.
We feel that the a c t i o n taken by
L e i t e r , Business Aênt
and Sec'y-Treas. of Local Union No. 776 in this case was too
severe. Therefore, we recommend that the three.members who
appeared at the hearing on February 1 0 , 1945 should be suspended
for a period of 60 days, dating from January 1 1 , 1 9 4 5 , and be
returned to the York Lotor Express Company with f u l l seniority
rights.
In the case of the three members who d i d not appear before the
Executive Beard to state t h e i r case, we recommend that they be
suspended for a period of 90 days dating from January 1 1 , 1 9 4 5 ,
and bo returned to the Xork Motor Express Company with f u l l
seniority r i g h t s .
It is also the d e c i s i o n of the Executive Board that these
members be put on probation for a period of f i v e years.
six
Signed..Thomas A . Gunmo, Recording
Teamsters & Chauffeurs
Local Union No. 776
Feb.
10,
1945
Sec'y.
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Ir. Albert DtotrLch
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Pitt3burga 2 2 , P^nnsyLv n i a
De;:r Sir and brother:
enclosed find coyy of Lûêr received rt tnLs o ' f l c e wuica
ims to do with the ^ tter involving so3e New Yor* Xotor
Lx^rcss D r i v e r s .
This is for y3ur t n f o r a t i o n
nd ? juid be k pt confidencial.
i wouLd not divulge *ais
n s n
i so : n o n e .
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n-;xt -L e
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re in .*arri.jburg,
jj
i.j'C. . n . e this matter.
I w i l l appreci ate a re ort fro-: , ou
fter /ou . v
an opportunity to confer .it,
oie of tne jf tci. is
.embers in L,ocal 7 7 6 .
Fr t^ra l l y
yours.
ACTING F.R r r i l E ^ J .
TJÎN
d
nd
Karch 2 4 , 1945
Ir. Albart D i e t r i c h , G uer^l Or,, lizer
1112
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Liberty Avenue
Pitt, burgh 2 * , Jei..sy^vania
Dear Sir a * l Br-ti.or:
Enclosed ^laaae fi.^d co^y jf ^ l a t t e r , anier d . t ^
^ ch
1 / 4 5 , received fr ^ a . J . C o l ^ . i o j a , ^
ber
Local Jnio.i Mo. 7 7 6 .
of
I aa s ndinj this c o . y to you for yâr information.
Fr-ternai-y y^
rs,
ACTI.)G POP DANIEL J . TCBI.l,
Gr:r.HAL PRiÎDE.iT
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FEDERATION
8,
"LABOR
1945
Mr. Thomas E . Flynn
222 Eaat Michigan Street
I n d i a n a p o l i s , Indiana
Dear S i r and B r o t h e r :
In reply to your letters of March 2 0 , 23 and 24 involving
members of Local 776 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania employed by
York Motor E x p r e s s , I met with several of the member* and also
with the Vice-President of Local 776 and the President of Joint
Council No. 2 0 , on my recent v i s i t to H a r r i s b u r g .
It appears that the Local Agent erred in taking these men
off the job before a proper t r i a l was given to them.
The men
agreed that they were wrong in walling off the j o b , but they
f e l t they were discriminated against because two other employees
also left the job and no action was taken against tham.
In my investigation I found that one man, a returned war
veteran, had an agreement with the ^nlon and the Employer before
he took the job that he would be allowed to leave his employment
at any time he desired due to hia physical condition,which
would exclude him for having any action taken against him by the
Local Union.
The other employee reported h t e for work and When
he found that everybody had l e f t the job be also l e f t f e e l i n g that
the Union had called a work stoppage.
Two days after the men were taken off the job by the Business
Agent, they registered their complaint with the International Union
who in turn sent the complaint to the Local Union who perferred
chargea against the men and gave them a hearing according to our
Constitution.
Three nan f a i l e d to appear and they were suspended indefin i t e l y , while thoae that had appeared were suspended for sixty
( 6 0 ) days.
The reason f o r the d i f f e r e n c e in the penalties waa
for not appearing at the t r i a l .
Mr. Thomas
May 8 , 194 5
Page 2
*lynn
The case was then appealed to the Joint Council and the
Counc i l upheld the decision of the ôcal Union but added a
$ 2 5 . 0 0 f i n e on the three men that were given the sixty (60)
day suspension.
3 am making this report because
intend to carry the case f u r t h e r .
I f e e l that
Fraternally
yours
ALBERT DIETRICH,
GENERAL ORGANIZER
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the men
7
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AO
July 2 4 ,
945
Louiu ... K a r r i s , ^ e o r ^ ^ r y - T r ^ ^ u r e r
Local UniÂ No. 776
144-. V a m o n Street
De^r S i r aj^d Brot.ier:
f i n d cop^ of & l e t t e r , under datsi of
July 2 3 , 1^45*
CQj-vel at thi.s o f f i c e f r ^ Mr.
I s ^ & c II. H j n l j y , a former i-nber of your local
uni^n.
Thia is for your inform^ .ion.
Fr&tem^lly
yours,
ACTING FOR D / ^ l J* J . TJB1N,
PRESID.ITIT
July 24,
1945
Mr. Albert D i ^ r i c A , G j n e r . l O r j . ^ ^ o r
1304 K ^ n n Building^ Liberty Avenue
P i t . s b u r g h 22^ Pennsylvania
Dear S i r an^ brotner:
inclosed f i n d copy
a l e t t e r , under date of
July 2 3 ,
received at E.iis o f f i c e from Mr.
Isaac H . H . n l j y , a fornor member of Local Union
Nu. 776.
litis is for ycur
information.
fraternally
yours,
ACTING FOR DAN1 L J . TOuIN,
GZHE1AL âaCIDrBT
77^
(7%
Warehousemen and H c l r ^ s of America
A ? f ) t . f . T ! 0 WTM T " ^
LOCAL
UWtOW
No
77e
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L. A WAHHta. WM.HA.Y T..A.M...
Mr. Thomas r.. F l y n , A c t i n g
I n t e r n a t i o n a l brotherhood
and Helpers of America
222 -ast Michigan Street
Indianapoils, 4, Ind.
lusemen
Inasmuch as I am acquainted With
case i n v o l v e d . I have taken the 11?^
of July 24
1945^ addressed to Broti
I f you w i l l refer to the copy of the,
our Executive Board on Feb. 19* 1 9 4 5 . s(
t h i : * c s 5 4 Wîi A&
be refreshed hrf your mirdj
.own try
This case was appealed to our Joint Council No. 2 0 , and the caae
was heard on Karch 1 4 , 1 9 4 5 , at the regular monthly meeting of
**oint Council No. 2 0 . I enclose a copy of the letter aent to me
by the Recording Secretary of Joint Council No. 2 0 .
On Kay 3 , 1 9 4 5 , our International Organiser, Albert Dietrich
met Isaac Herahey, and Harry S . Colquhoun in Harrisburg and Jlacussed
the entire case with these two men. Brother D i e t r i c h offered both
of these men, end the other four involved, the right to return to
York Motor Express on the very next d a y , May 4 , 1 9 4 5 , with f u l l
seniority rights restored, e t c . As f a r as I know, this offer waa
refuaed by Mr. H+rahey. I*r. Colquhoun l e f t for the *rmed Forces
a few daya l a t e r , ao probably f e l t it uaeleaa to return for a few
d a y s . Two of the o r i g i n a l six men, have paid their f i n e , imposed
by Joint Council N o . 2 0 . , and ere now back at York **otor Zxpreas
Company.
Since the oaaa waa
according to the By-Laws of Intern a t i o n a l , reviewed by our own Executive Board, the Executive
3oard of Joint Council * o . 2 0 , and Brother Albert D i e t r i c h , the
International Organiser for our D i s t r i c t , we felt that anythif^
further to be done on the c a s e , would be left to the d i s c r e t i o n
of the i n t e r n a t i o n a l o f f i c i a l s .
"pril
4,
1945
K r . Samule L e i t e r
1442 Vernon Street
Harriaburg, ênna.
Dear
Sir
and
Brother:
" t t h e l a s t m e e t i n g o f the e x e c u t i v e Board ^ f T e a m s t e r s
J o i n t C o u n c i l ^ o . 2 0 , i n S u n b u r y , the t r i a l o f the t h r e e
( 3 ) m e n , namely ^ r b , C o l q u h o u n , and Zimmerman, //as d i s c u s s e d ,
a n d , the d e c i s i o n o f t h e ^-xecutivo B o a r d i s t h a t t h e s e t h r e e
( 3 ) s t a n d s u s p e n d e d f o r a p e r i o d of s i x t y ( 6 0 ) d a y s , a n d ,
bo f i r e d the sun of t w e n t y - f i v e d o l l a r * ( # 2 5 . 0 0 ) . These men
a r e h o w e v e r not to b e r e i n s t a t e d u n t i l the t w e n t y - f i v e
(;25.0#)
fine is p a i d .
I t was t h e d e c i s i o n of the ^x r ^ t i v o " o a r d a l s o , tnat t h e t h r e e
( 3 ) m e n , who f a i l e d to a p p e a r , namely K r u g e r , M y e r s , a n d H e r s h e y
s h a l l b e e x p e l l e d from M e m b e r s h i p i n y o u r o r g a n i z a t i o n .
Trusting
this
is
explanatory,
p^r*it
fraternally
me to
remain
yours.
. Y i l l i a n J . 1-ealon,
Recording Secretary.
i'eamster? J o i n t C o u n c i l
dcr
c.c.
to J o h n
Smith,
Pres.
No.
30
August
1945
Mr. Albert D i e t r i c h , General Gra.ni-er
1304 Keenan B u i l d i n g , Liberty avenue
Pit..:^bnrgh
P^niisylvîa
Dear SJb' and Brother:
With further r^fot-^nee t., ccapl?int received at ti is
o f f i c e , un-tar d^.te .)f July 23^ 1145,
to
.rvsidunb Tobin an^t Sj-înd by laa-c
.-y, 1- checking your f i l e s you will find I s nt you b co. y of t ^ s
latter und^r
of July 2 4 ,
I
am enclosing herewith a copy of 1- tter rt-coivt d froo
Brother L e i t e r , President of Local Jni-n
776, wlJLch
i3 self explanatory.
I : ^ a . t acswerinj t-A^ letter
received from Isaac Hershey as his rig;it to apye^l r i.s
expired; also the fact t.iat you rucontmnded or was willing to have this m^n restored t^ wurk under certain
Conditions.
I suggest ^^..t you write er contact Mr. Hershey in an
effort to l.*iVu him understand ûr , osition in the matter.
After cou^lyi:.c "itl this request, I ask that you give
ae a report on your results.
Fraternally yours,
ACTING Fuh DA:.I L J . TJB1N,
PREJlDUiT
August 2 3 ,
1%5
Mr. Albert Dietrich, General O r ^ . n zer
13^4 Keenan Build.
Liberty Avenue
De^r S i r and Brother:
lA'itit furtiser reference to
received at t M s
c f f i c e irj*3 Isa^c H e r : c y
letter t.. .û of Ajûst
1 0 , i ; 4 5 , regarding this ^ t t e r , t is r i l l advise you
that I am awaiting ôur report.
Fre.ter:mliy yours,
ACTIJC
TEF:KW
D^'iLL J.
PhL .IDENT
MTERMTKMAL BROTftERHM)
TEAMSTERS (HAUEFEURSWAREHOUSEMEH&MRS
OF AMER.!CA
AFFtLtATED
WtTH
THE
AMER!CAN FEDERATION " LABOR
.,
September 4 ,
1945
With further reference to your letter of August
2 6 , 1945 in which you request a report on the
complaint of Isaac bershey.
I am enclosing herewith copy of letter I sent
to him under date of August 2 0 , 1945 to which I
have received no reply.
Aa soon as I hear from
him I w i l l make my report.
Trusting this w i l l give you the desired
Information, I remain
Fraternally
yours,
ALBERT DIETRICH
GENERAL CRltMlZER
13C4 Keenan Building
Pittsburgh, Pa.
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C O P Y
August 2 0 ,
1945
Mr. Isaac Hershey
125 Chestnut Street
Dear S i r and
Brother:
Your letter of J u l y 2 3 , 1945 sent to the International Union has been referred to me.
On May 3 , 1945 a meeting was held at the
Pennsylvania Commercial Drivers o f f i c o , at which
time we discussed this particular problem.
You
admitted that you were guilty of a work stoppage
which was in v i o l a t i o n of the Smith-Conley Act.
-*t the time I offered to have the Joint Council
re-consider its finding with the possibility of
having the ^ 2 5 . 0 0 f i n * retracted and that you
c o u l d " r e t u m to work the following day.
This you
refused to d o .
Therefore, there was nothing further
that could be done u n t i l you complied with the
Council's decision.
Under the International Constitution you have
only 15 days in which to appeal from the decision
of a Local Union or Joint Council and only then
,,fter you comply with their f i n d i n g s .
because you have f a i l e d to comply with the
decision you have no right to a ; , ad.
However, I
believe it would be advisable f o r you to accept the
recommendation which I made to you on !<ay 3 , 1 9 4 5 .
ôu would have been working from that date had you
accepted my recommendation.
Hoping this w i l l give you the desired information and should you w i : h to accept my recommendation
or the f i n d i n g s of the C o u n c i l , I would apprelcate
hearing from you .
Fraternally
yours,
AlPERT DIETRICH
Ota ERA? ORlA'i J !KP
MTERHATKMAL BROTHERMW
OF-
TEAMSTERS (HAUEEEURSWAREHOUSEMEH&HELfERS
O F
A M E R . ! C A
A F F t H A T E O
WtTHTHE
AMEmCAht F E D L R A T ! O N " LABOR
1304 Keenan Building
Pittsburgh, Penna.
September 1 0 ,
1945
With further reference to my letter
sent you September 4 , 1945 in whlah I enclosed copy of my letter of August 20 to
Isaac Hershey, farmer member of Local
Union 776 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, I
an sending you copy of his letter I
received.
It Is my opinion that this matter
should be dropped at this time as L r .
Eershey is unwilling to abide by the
rules and regulations of our International
Union.
Fraternally yours,
ALBERT DIETRICH
OKnERAL 0R9ANIZER
AD:tn
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Harris burg, Pa.
August 5 , 1945
Mr.
Dear
Albert
Dlotrich
Sir:
Y o u r l e t t e r of the 2 1 r e c e i v e d t o d a y S e p t e m b e r 5 , 1 9 4 5
y o u s t a t that I v i o l a t e d the S m i t h C o n l e y A c t a t y o u r
h e a r i n g where t h e r e waa only two of y o u r men p r e s e n t and
t h e r e were f o u r of y o u r men a g a i n s t 2
have you got a signed
s t a t e m e n t f r o m me and the o t h e r man a t the h e a r i n g t h a t you
can s e n d me a p h o t a s t a t i c copy of iry s t a t e m e n t as to my -uilty
plea.
You a l s o d i d not m e n t i o n a n y t h i n g about the l a s t time w h i c h I
c l a i m e d t h r o u g h t the I n t e r n a t i o n a l a h d the E x e c u t i v e -board L o c a l
I a b s o l u t e l y d i d not c a u s e a work s t o p p a g e a n d l w i l l n o t s t a n d
f o r t h a t k i n d of a c t i o n t a k e n by any p e r s o n .
I f I do not g e t r e s u l t s I s h u r l y w i l l t u r n my case over to a New
Y o r k W a l l S t . law c o n c e r n t o h a n d l e i t .
I a l s o c h i m pay f o r
l e s t time as I c a n n o t g e t unemployment i n s u r a n c e or
Social
S e c u r i t y t h r o u g h some
or a n o t h e r your- I n t e r n a t i o n a l and the
H a r r i s b u r g L o c a l U n i o n s a l l a b o u t it as I h o l d a d u p l i c a t e
l e t t e r and a r e g i s t e r R e t u r n card from b o t h .
I f t h e s e f e w l i n e s a r e s a t i s f a c t o r y t o y o u i f not make y o u
w o u l d s o o n e r h a v e me t u r n t h i s c a s e of m i n e over to the
f e d e r a l l o v e r n m e n t to be i n v e s t i g a t e d a n i h a n d l e d plus my
l^w f i r m p r e v i o u s l y m e n t i o n e d .
ihamklng
you.
Yours
truly
Isaac H. hershey
125 Chestnut ^ t .
Harrisburg, Pa.
AffH-tATtO WtTW TWK AM.mCAW ^.OH.ATtOW OF L A . O .
LOCAL
UNtON
No.
77H
1 4 4 2 VERNON ST.. MARRHaURO.
S . A. L U T E R . Pm.to^MT
ROBERT K N O U . E . Vtc.
L. A . H A R R t a .
PA.
RWONK 4 7 0 S )
HexnTA.Y-TmA.um"
Septeaiber 1 0 ,
I-'r. Thomas E . F l y n n , Actin^ for D a n i e l J . T o b i n , d e n ' l
I n t e r n a t i o n a l Brotherhood of Teamsters, ^ h a u f f ^ u r s ,
'.Varehousemen & Helpers of America
222 East Mlchl-an S t r e e t ,
Indianapolis, Ind.
Dear S i r and
1945
Pres.
Kf;.
^
Brother:
a f t e r several years of treatment—very intense treatment within
the last year—-by notable p h y s i c i a n s , I have been advised that
i t w i l l be necessary f o r me to make my home in a dry climate.
I have chosen, as my future home, ^ h o e n l x , A r i z o n a .
At our r e g u l a r meeting of the membership h e l d , September 9 , 1 9 4 5 ,
the g r a n t i n g of a six months leave of absence to me, was approved.
tVhile I am leaving on a six months' leave of a b s e n c e , I have every
reason to b e l i e v e t h a t , i f the climatc agrees with me, I w i l l stay
in .^riaona permanently. I w i l l , of c o u r s e , advise our Executive
Board of my f i n a l d e c i s i o n with#*the s i x months.
^ t t h e present timo our ^ o c a l Union ia in very good c o n d i t i o n ,
f i n a n c i a l l y and in the way of signed agreements. .Vg are now
operating under a two ye^r agreement, e x p i r a t i o n date A p r . 1 0 , 1 9 4 7 ,
with Freight Operators^ Bakery D r i v e r s , and Mechanics and I-'ec'ianics
Helpers.
For t h e past f i v e ( 5 ) weeks our Vice P r e s i d e n t , Brothar Robert Knouse,
has been in the o f f i c e , working with me. He has b e e n doin_, an e x c e l l e n t
j o b , and has proven h i s a b i l i t y to handle the p o s i t i o n . H e , of couwse,
w i l be ^ctin=, P r e s i d e n t duria^ my a b s e n c e , and w i l l appoint through the
hxecutivo ;oard, a Vice-President to serve temporarily.
I have ten-ered my r e s i g n a t i o n as Secretary-Treasurer of Joint Council
2 0 , to our P r e s i d e n t , Brother John L . Smith, efft-rtive aa of
iepter.ber 1 2 , 1 9 4 5 .
I have thought a long time before making t h i s d e c i s i o n , but f e e l that
It la the only thing that I can do to b e t t e r my h e a l t h . <f-iile I was in
o f f i c e , y o u have shown me much c o n s i d e r a t i o n , and ^ i v e n me much h e l p ,
for which plt*ase a c c e p t my moat humble t h a n k s . I appreciated every
aug nation o f f e r e d , and hrve c e r t a i n l y t r i e d to cooperate to the beat
of my a b i l i t y . I know that you s h a l l f i n d this aaae type of copperatlon
A f F U L T t O WtTH T H , A m * t e * M FtDtfATtOM OF L A . O *
LOCAL
UNtON
No.
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forthcoming from the new Business Agent and Acting
Robert II. Knouse.
.71 th kind personal regards,
President,
I remain
S . A . L e i t e r , P r e s i d e n t s nd Business Agent
Local ^nion Ro. 776
SAL:I.:KL
c.c.
P. S.
to A l b e r t
Dietrich
I do n o t i n t e n d t o l e a v e u n t i l a f t e r our n e x t E x e c u t i v e
Board meeting fhich i s t o be h e l d on Sunday, October 7, 1945.
SAL.
PA.
September 2 0 ,
1945
Mr. S . A . L e t t e r , President
Local Union 776
1442 Vernon Street
H a r r i s b u r g , Pennsylvania
I have your l e t t e r of September 1 0 , 1 ^ 4 5 , in which you
advise that on advide of your physician you have taên
a leave of absence from Local union 7 7 6 .
I sincerely hope that your health w i l l be
tne near f u t u r e .
11 right
in
I am enclosing for your indorsation copy of letter I have
today addressed to Brother Stratton of Loo 1 274 in
Phoenix.
Wishing you rnd your family every success and with
warmest reg .rds, I an
Fraternally
yours.
ACTING ro DA I L J .
G E N U A L PRaSIDHHT
IN
LOCAL
UNtON
No
779
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ROBKHT KMOUHt. Vm ^HMto^MT
L. A.
^tc.^TA.Y
S.
October 1 3 ,
Mr. Thomaa Flynp, Acting President
Warehousemen * Helpers of America
222 E . Michigan S t . ,
Indianapolis, Ind.
PA.
1945
Chauffeurs,
We have a problem insofar as admitting Construction workers
within our area into the L o c a l . Many of these workers could be
considered temporary, in that they work on Construction jobs
during certain seasons of the y e a r , and seldom work in the other
phases of our C r a f t .
We have prepared an a p p l i c a t i o n , which we shall use for Construction
workers only, and while we feel It w i l l answer our purpose, we are
submitting it to you for your approval. Should you approve i t , we
shall have the application printed and send you as many copies as
you desire for your f i l e s .
The following paragraph is the application contemplated:
" I n consideration of the reduced I n i t i a t i o n Fee amounting
^ 1 5 . 0 0 paid by me for Construction Membership in International
Brotherhood of I'eamsters,Chauffeurs,Warehousemen & Helpers of
America,Local Union No. 7 7 6 , and a monthly dues of $ 3 . 0 0 per
month paid by me on or before the 10th of the month, and being
subject to a ^ 1 . 0 0 f i n e i f said dues are not paid on or before
the 10th of the month, as prescribed in the By-Laws of Local
Union No. 7 7 6 , I agree that i f I am employed in the " r a f t in any
position other than Construction that I shall forthwith become
l i a b l e to pay and w i l l pay to this Union as an I n i t i a t i o n Pee
of this ^ n i o n , the difference between $ 1 5 . 0 0 and the I n i t i a t i o n
Pee of this Union, a f t e r which date I shall be obligated to pay
the monthly dues of the Union and shall be entitled to a l l
benefits of membership.
I further agree that this form of membership only allows me
to a withdrawal c a r d .
I have read the above agreement, I have received a copy of
same, and understands its c o n t e n t * , and now of ay own free
A f f t H A T H O WtTM T W . A m * ) C * M FtO.HATtOM O F
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R O B E R T K M O U < E . Vtct P H t . i D t M T
Thomas a .
Flynn—Cont'd
w i l l sign the same."
I f this form of membership is approved,
and solve our problem.
Hoping for a favorable
it w i l l certainly help
reply,
Fraternally
yours,
Robert H. Knouse, Vice-President and
Business Manager
Local 776
RHK;mkl
PA.
October 1 7 ,
1945
ir. Louis A . Harris
Loc 1 U:iion 776
14-^2 Vera on S t .
nartisbur , êrrisylvania
De^r S i r and Brother:
This i s to call to your attention the need for supporting
the Victory ôan Drive as you have the various . ar bond
drives
hich played such an inportant ârt in the successful
-onclusion of th^ war.
The Ltôr D i v i s i o n of th<2
j.r Finance Coaaittee of re rtisylvania
is org niaing f.oos velt Victory Lo^n Clubs to expedite the
salas and pay tribute to
aan who, ai^r. tiân anyone also
i n the. ? o r l d , brought victory to our Country in ^ bitter Tay
f j r survival.
t fe ture of the Victory Lo^n is ^ " S e r i e s E" Jon be ring
the l i k e ie3s of our gre t Coaa-nder i n C^îef.
Ih-:
h^.va
a face v a l u * of $200 and ael- for ^ 1 5 0 .
The apnay fron tha
sJLa of these bonds w i l l ô to liquidate
..ar, v.nich is
alnoat aa expensive â figi^ting i t .
I t is naccssary to sell
as
a* p o s s i b l e .
*o chi?ve the results that 1e;.aaters
^ ays . chi^ve, e^pecia^^y i n Pannsylv^ni , s*e
e.ch union
to o r g n l . z e a Foosev i t V i c t o r ô^n Cluo for tise saê of these
0)T*velt,*ia.aorial Bon^s.
âab^ra awpioyed whare payroll savings ^ i a ^ s ^re in affect
ahouid placa thair ordara at their place of bualnaaa.
Other
the purchase ahoul^ be ru * '
rough the loc<^l u n i j n .
ise,
Aaiâ froa tha patriotic aapact of thla d r i v e , it is of fim.nc i ^ l be.i+flt to tha purcnaaar â ha racaivad ^200 for hi a t l 5 0 ,
if
e nolda tha bond to maturity.
Many of our aaooara who
va
^r.
Louis
. Harris
-2-
October 1 7 ,
1945
joined i n the purchase of bond, have jobstantial s vings
for the f i r s t
i n their l i v e s .
T j obtain the greatest possible benefit from the purchase of
.r bonds, th -;. rhoul' be held until they mature.
Ve hope Ui^t the Victory Loan drive v i l i je an outstanding
saccesa through the cooperation of our locaLs i n the state of
.an
"iva.nl .
Fr-t rnaily yours,
ACTING FJ:, DAJIEL J .
GENERAL PRESIDENT
TEF:-H:DE
lUdlil
October 18,
Mr. Robert H . Inouse, Vice
LOCAL UNION 776
1442 Vernon Street
1945
President,
Dear S i r ani Brother:
Receipt is hereby acknowledged of your letter of October 1 3 ,
1945, relative to restricted applications for c nstructlon
workers.
The sa e has been referred to the undersigned for
reply.
I t i s not possible for the International Union to approve
yjur suggestion to admit to K S h e r s h l p construction enplo es,
or even those who work on construction temporarily, inasmuch
as this proposed arrangement of y /urs constitutes a closed
charter.
Under the International Constitution temporary
construction employes w i l l necessarily have to be handled
t e 3ame as any oth^r branch of your membership, and allowed
to exercise their right to take withdrawal cards or transfer
cards, or go into another branch of the craft in the event
that work is available.
I mi^ht *urp$3t that a renedy for your pr^se^t problems
wo Id be t carry a work li t of those employes who i n s i s t
on working on construction work only for the purpose of
recalling them when work is available in the construction
season.
With best wishes, I am
fr temally
yours,
GENERAL 0H6A IZER.
MCX.GMC
AFFtLtATKO WITH THt AMtHtCAM FtOtHATtOM O r L A . O *
LOCAL
UNtON
No
776
VERMOM ST.. H A R R H B U R Q .
PwoMt 4 7 0 3 )
S. A . LEtTER. Pm.totMT
R O B E R T K N O U f E . Vtet-PwMtotwr
L. A . H A R R t t . S u c m T A H Y - T m A . u - t x
December 5 ,
PA.
1945
Mr. Thomas E . F l y n n , Acting General President
International Brotherhood of Teamsters,Chauffeurs,
Warehousemen At Helpers of America
222 E Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Ind.
A situation has arisen on which we would like your a d v i c e .
The copy of a letter received ^
of our signed operators,
namely, Paul '.V. Snyder of C a r l i s l e , Pennsylvania, from the
Department of Labor is e n c l o s e d .
here is the s t o r y : This operator is under a signed agreement
with our Local "nion No. 7 7 6 , since
Sept. 12 1 9 4 1 , and effective
u n t i l S e p t . 12
1 9 4 6 . He did not operate during Hie w a r , of
course, and has just recently started to operate a g a i n . As a
matter of fact he started to operate with six men on Nov. 1 9 , 1 9 4 5 .
Prior to his starting operations, he called the writer i n , discussed
the national automobile carrier truckaway contract, and has agreed
to pay his men ^ cent above the rate of * . 0 C stated in the national
contract.
As you can see this man has had no labor dispute whatsoever, and
the writer f e e l a that we should do something to straighten this
natter out for not only the operator but more so for Hie men we
have on this p a r t i c u l a r operation.
We would appreciate your advice on this matter.
Fraternally
youra,
Robert H . Knouae, Acting
Local Union No. 7 7 6
RHK:*kl
President
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
O f f i c e of the Secretary
WASHINGTON
Case No. S-3245
*
November 2 3 ,
1945
Paul W.Snyder Company
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Gentlemen:
You are advised that a notice of a labor dispute
between the Paul W. Snyder Company, C a r l i s l e , P e n n s y l v a n i a
and the Central States Drivers Council of the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters, A F L . , h a s been f i l e d by said union
pursuant to Section 8 of the War Labor Disputes A c t . This
notice became e f f e c t i v e O c t . 2 5 , 1 9 4 5 . Section 8 provides
among other things that
"on the t h i r t i e t h day a f t e r notice . . . .
is g i v e n by the representative of the
employees, unless such dispute has been
s e t t l e d , the National Labor Relations
3card s h a l l forthwith take a secret
ballot of the employees in the p l a n t ,
p l a n t s , . . . bargaining u n i t , or bargaining u n i t s , as the case may be with
respect to which the dispute is applicable on tne question whether they w i l l
permit any such interruption of war
production. . . . "
I shall be g r a t e f u l if you will acknowledge receipt of this l e t t e r .
Very truly y o u r s ,
Signed by
John T . Daly
Docket O f f i c e r
December 2 0 ,
Mr. Robert H . Knouse, Acting
Local Union 776
1442 Vernon S t .
President
I n answer to your l e t t e r of December 5, 1 9 4 5 , pertaining
to Paul W. Snyder of C a r l i s l e , Pennsylvania, evidently
there is some mistake in this matter and I would advise
Mr. Snyder not to pay any attention to this l e t t e r from
John D t l y , Dockot Of iccr of the Department of L a b o r .
There were strike n o t i c e s f i l e d on a l l companies who had
a contract with tne Central States Drivers Council but
I d o n ' t believe this company i s even involved in this
question.
You can t e l l Mr. Snyder or write a l e t t e r to John Daly
explaining that tnere aust be so3e mistake.
Fraternally
yours,
ACTING FOR DA*I;3. J .
GENERAL PRESIDENT
TE?:EH
TObIN
1945
LOCAL
UNtON
No.
776
!442
S . A . LEtTER.
VERNON
ROBERT KMOUSE.
ST.. HARRtaBURQ.
PMON< 4 7 0 a <
PKt.lOKMT
Vtct-PHt.totMT
L. A. HARRta. BtctTAHY
Tmnuat*
January 1 6 , 194 6
Mr. Thomas Flynn, Acting President
.Varehousemen & Helpers of America
Indianapolis, Ind.
Chauffeurs
First of a l l , I would like to report that I am back on the j o b ,
having returned on Monday, January 1 5 t h , a f t e r a leave of absence
for three and one-ha I f months.
Ve have a problem that we would like to have the answer, i f
p o s s i b l e , by February 2nd, as our Imecutive Board meets on
February Z r d .
Here is the problem:
/Jhen this local was d i v i d e d , i . e . part
of Local 776 was formed in to Local Union 764 on March 1 1 , 1 9 4 5 ,
we held nominations and e l e c t i o n of o f f i c e r s . Since that time
one of the officers e l e c t e d , a t that time, has purchased h i s own
truck and drives it h i m s e l f , thus becoming an owner-operator.
We !)ould like to know i f t h i s member should continue on the
Executive Board, or i f we should nominate and elect another
member to f i l l h i s unexpired term?
-reatly appreciating your kind attention to this problem,
remain
Fraternally
yours
S . A . L e l t e r , President
Local Union Wo. 776
SAL:mkl
c . c . to A l j l e t r i c h
*
"
John L . Smith
I
PA.
January 1 3 ,
1946
Mr. S . A . L e i t e r , President
Local Union 776
1442 Vernon Street
Dear S i r and Brotner:
This w i l l acknowledge roceipt of your letter of January
1 6 , 1 9 4 6 , to Acting President Thomas E . Flynn, in irhich
you request an opinion r e l a t i v e to an owner operator
who is at present a member of your Executive Board.
Please be advised that the Constitutional rule governing
this member's e l i g i b i l i t y for o f f i c e is d e f i n i t e l y
covered in A r t i c l e I I , Section 2 ( g ) .
This member is
not e l i g i b l e for o f f i c e unless the local union is comprised solely of i n d i v i d u a l owners.
Fraternally
yours,
NORMAN C . HU PIN
GENERAL ORGANIZER
NCM:EH
!KHFACE
To the OfBcers and Members of the Union:
We. your By LawB Committee, dealre to
impress upon the membership of the Union,
that, in drafting these iaws. we have done
so with the purpose of maintaining just and
equitable conditions, to the end that "fair
dealing to one another in our craft" be our
motto. The membership should not look
upon the penalties defined in the iaws as
restrictions upon honest endeavor, but as
a protection of the many against the few,
and we urge upon the membership the
necessity of reading and understanding the
iaws of the Union, to the end that the co^
operative endeavor to maintain the moral
standard of our profession may be improved
and strengthened. These By l.aws shall not
rondict with the International ByLaws.
Articles not covered by these By Laws shall
tie governed by International By Laws
Fraternally.
THE
BYLAWS
WALTER
J. B
COMMITTER
J.
T0MUN30K.
Chairman
SNYDER
JOE REGAL
ANTHONY LONGO
RALPH
FOU8T
<^HM!!TUTM)N A K U
HY-LAWM
(%%ith Revisions)
Articie !. Thia Union shaii be known as
the internaiiona) Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Chauffeurs. Warehousemen and Heipers
iôcai Unton No 776 with its offices at Har
risburg. Pennsyivania. and shaii he aHMiated
with the Harrisburg Centra) Labor Union.
Pennsyivania Commercia] Drivers Conference. the Teamsters Joint Coun<*i) No. !0.
the Pennsyivania Federation of i.abor, and
the !nternationa) Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Chauffeurs. Warehousemen and Heipers of
America. the American Federation of Labor
or any other iabor organization approved
by the body, and nothing in these Ry-Laws
shaii be construed so as to confitct with the
governing rutex of the said organization*
with which this iocai union shaii be aiMii
ated
Articie
The object, of this Union .re
to improve conditions of the workers in
genera). to create and foster a feettng of
good feiiowship among aii workers; to se
cure adequate compensation for services
rendered: to provide for weekiy payments
to our members in the event of strikes
and iockûts; and to otherwise assist our
members in time of need and to act as
representative of its members for the pur
pose of coiiective bargaining a. to hours,
wsges
.nd working conditions, with em
ptoyers who come under the jurisdiction
:
of this Union: to organize under one ban
ner atl workmen engaged in the craft,
and to educate them to co-operate in every
movement which tend* to benefit the or
gantzation; to impress upon our member
ship, our empioyers. and the pubtic that
it is to the advantage of aii concerned that
workers be organized; and that the organi
zation of our craft requires honest and
inteiiigent membership adapted to the bus)
news; to teach our membership the advan
tage. benefits and importance of their in
dustria) position, and to endeavor to bui!d
up and perfect a tabor organization in con
formity with the highest standards of our
American Citizenship; to seek to improve
the industry by increasing the efficiency
of the service and by instating confidence,
good wii) and understanding between our
membership and their empioyers. which wiii
have the effect of preventing unnecessary
confiicts or serious misunderstandings be
twet-n the membership and their empioyers
so as to secure for our membership reason
ahte hours, fair wages, improved working
conditions: and to educate the membership
and the pnbiic on matters relating to the
problems of the workers in the industry
throngh the promotion of sociat. educational
and safety campaigns and programs
ArtMe ! The jurisdiction of thia Union
shaii eztend to and shali include alt
drivers, chauffeurs. *ai**men<! river* heip^
er*. war-hcus+men. garage men freight
handiers. gas station attendants and at)
other empioyees working under the juris
diction of the internationai Brotherhood of
Teamsters in our vicinity
Article 4. Any person of good mora)
character over IS years of age empioyed
in the craft or the various empioyments
over which this Union has jurisdiction,
shaii be eiigibie for membership in this
organization, provided that hereafter no
person shaii be eiigibie for membership in
this organization who has not deciared
his intention to become a Cftiaen of the
United States, if a resident of the U S.
or who having deciared such intention has
permitted same to iapse
No member of the Communist party, nor
any person who subscribes to its doctrines
shaii be aiiowed to hoid membership tn this
Union And. further, no person who shaii
be ineiigihie for membership under th'
Constitution and Bylaws of the Interna
tiona! Brotherhood of Teamsters, fhattf
feurs. Warehousemen and Heiper* of Amer
ica. shaii be eiigibie for membership in this
tocai union.
Articie K The reguiar monthiy meeting
wit) he heid the 2nd Sunday of each month
a! !0 A M
Aii members shaii be noticed by mat),
of any change of these meeting dates doe
to Hoitdays or for any other reason
No meetings shaii b<- discontinued utt
less voted upon by the membership At)
members are required to attend at! meetings.
Ait members wiii sin" iedn< r after having
their due book checked at the door by the
Warden
Speciai meetings may be caHed by the
Executive Board or by the President when
deemed necessary or with the consent and
approvai of the Executive Hoard upon the
written request of ten members in good
standing who must first state their reason
to the Hxecntive Board
Members shaii be notified by mait ad
dressed to the member's !ast address on
ftte with the !oca) union of any specia)
meetings and any member not attending
thai! be Hned *3.0#.
!n the event of a gpecia! meettng being
<*Hed. any member not attending who is
employed by a company not under agree
ment with this ioca! union shaii be i!ned
HS.OO.
Articie 8 Any member attending a meeting in an intoxicated condition shaii no'
be admitted and any member who uses
profane or vutgar ianzuage. or who insuits
a feMow m e m ^ r during a meeting or who
deOe* the Chair, or who otherwise act-*
contrary to ruie* of order shaH he re<Tueated
to des)«t or t<*avt* the m -ettng by the r*ha)r
H he persists in his offense and faiis or
refus^)! to abide by the order of the Chair
he shai) be fined tive (^SOO) doiiars and
be exctuded front the meeting.
Artirie". Twenty-five (26) members sha))
constitute a quorum for the transaction of
any and a!) business.
Articie 8. This Loca) Union shaii at no
time donate or make a gift of money in an
amount to exceed !!S.OO from the genera)
fund of the toca) union except to a sister
iocai of the Internationa) Hrotherhood of
Team?ters or a member of 776. and then
on)y after fotiowtng the procedure pre
sented herein.
Aii appeais for donations exceeding ten
doiiars shai) be referred to the Executive
Board, who shaM report back to the
iôca) Union after they have investigated
the cause for which the appeai is made,
together with their recommendations
Article 9 The uKicers of this )ocai Union
sha)! consist of a President, Vice-President.
Recording Se-retary. SeeretaryTreasttrer.
and three Trustees The President. VicePresident. Recording Secretary and Secre
tary Treasurer shai! he eiected to of!!<e and
the term thereof shat) be for a term of
three ( ! ) years: the three Trustees shait
he eiected as fottows one for a term of
three years, one for a term of two years
and owe for a term of one year Ai) ofBcer*
*
shaii retain ttn-ir oittcc untii [heir successors
are eiected and inntaiied.
Articie it) The Hxecutive Hoard shaii
constat of th<- President. Vice-President. Re
cording Secretary. Secretary-Treasurer and
three Trustees
Articie H . Nominations of (tf!icers shaii
take piace at the reguiar November monthiy
meeting. Oniy those present at the meeting
ntay be nominated, uniess such nominee is
absent fron< said meeting because of Union
business, duties required because of his
empioyment or of iiiness. Nominees must
have been members in good standing con
tinuousiy for a period of at ieaat two years
prior to the date of nomination
Articie 12. To be eiigibie for etection
to any office in this Locai Union a member
must be in continuous good standing for
a period of two ( ! ) years prior to nomi
nation for said office
Any member, in good standing, of this
i.ocai Union shaii be granted a withdrawai
card, at no cost to himseif. if he is caiied
into any branch of the Armed Forces, and
it shaii be renewed automaticaHy white he
serves his tour of duty.
Any member, in good standing, of this
t.ocai Unton upon entry into any branch
of the Armed Forces shaii uptn his return
providing he was issued an honorabie dis
chance and farther provided he renews
!0
his aHiiiation with this LocatUuion within
thirty (30) day* after said discharge. ^
granted the same rights and privi]<<ges aH
any other paid up member and at) time spent
in the Armed Forces shatt be cottsidered as
continuous membership in good standing.
No former member of the Armed Fortes,
who is now a member of this Locat Union,
or who may become a member of this Locat
Union, shaft be etigibte to ho)d office in th's
tvoca) Union, if they have received a dis
honorabie discharge from said Armed
Forces.
Ho individuai owner or vendor shaii be
eiigibte for office in this iocat union, or
to vote on any wage and hour scale.
Article 13. Election of officers shatt take
ptace at the reguiar December meeting.
Articie H . The etection of *it officers
shait be by secret battot and it sha!) re^
iuirc a piuraiity of the votes caat to con
stitute an etection
Artie)? 15. The installation of newiy
elected officers shati take ptace at the regu
tar January meeting.
Arttcte 16 —Duties of Officers
The President ahall preaide at t^lt regular
*nd apeciat meetings and at) meetings of the
Executive Ho^d
He shatt prewrve order
and enforce the Constitution and Hy Lawa.
He shatt decide at) questions of order <auh^
!!
ject to appeat to the membership attending
the meeting). He aha)) be priviteged to vote
on at) questions submitted to battot. and
upon questions sut'mitted to baiiot. and
upon questions requiring a 2 3 vote, hut
not otherwise, except in case of a tie. when
he sbaii cast the deciding vote. He shatt
aiso act as Business Manager and Agent
He shati appoint the Conductor and Warden
and a!) committees uniess otherwise pro
vided for herein.
Articte 17. The Vice-President shati assist
in keeping order and shaii act in piace of
the President in the event of his absence,
resignation, removat. or death
His piace
shati be at the rear of the Hall. and he
shaii assist the Warden and see that no
member [eaves the meeting without the
consent of the Chair.
Articie IS. The Recording Secretary shati
attend at! meetings, keep minutes of same,
and read minutes and correapottd-nce at the
reguiar meeting.
Articie 19. The Secretary Treasurer shait
attend at) meetings unless prevented by
sickness or other va)id reasons He shai)
keep a membership record showing the
name and address, their financial ohliga
tlons to the Union and their dues and a*
sessments (amounts and dates of payment)
He shall nottfy at) members hy letter ad
dressed to their last known address when
they are subject to suspension or esput
M
sion for not] payments of obiigations; issue
and stamp membership cards; pay ait btiis
(by check wherever possibie); keep a rec
ord showing the receipts and sources there
of. and a)! expenditures, and he shai) de
posit ait Union funds in such depository
as shai) be designated by the Union, in
the name of the Union and shai) countersign ait checks together with the President
immediateiy upon notice of penaities im
posed upon members, he shai) record same
in his tedger and notify members by ietter
addressed to their tast known address, of
the amount of said tine. He shaii be bonded
by a surety company acceptabie to the
Union at the expense of the Union. Copy
of bond must be tiied with Gcnerai OfBce
Articie 20. The Trustees shaif be cus
todians of at) Union property. They shai)
audit aii books at the end of each month
A copy of the endorsed report must then
be forwarded to the President who wH)
submit the same for approvai of the Union
A copy must he forwarded to Genera! SecretaryTreaaurcr
Sataries shat! he determined by the Executive Hoard subject to
the iina) approvai of the body.
Articie 2! The Conductor shaii be ap
pointed by the President He shati examine
aii member* present at meetings and r^
port to the Uhair any perton there without
cause and tnsurt their removai He shati
conduct through initiation, assist in the
M
preservation of order and perform any other
duties prescribed by the By Laws or deieKated to him by the Union He may have
as many assistants as may be necessary
Articie 22
The Warden shai! be ap
pointed by the President. He shaii take
charge of the doors at a!) meetings, and
permit members oniy to enter same and
restrain any member attempting to ieave
without permission of the Chair. He shaii
assist the Conductor in the preservation
of order.
Articie 23
The Business Agents shaii
keep a record of aii men coming into the
craft, issue appiications. and present same
to the Financia! Secretary
They shaii
investigate aii compiaints by the members
or against members and shaii assist in
the enforcement of aii iaws of the Union
They shaii. if requested by the Union, visit
and report on the sick They shaii submit
a report on aii work performed since the
iast reguiar meetjng and perform such
other duties as may be required. They
shaii be in attendance at the Union ofHrc
at aii times possibie and consistent with
their duties for the convenience of the
members.
!n addition to his reguiar saiary. the
Business Agents shai) be entitied to addi
tionai expense to cover car and incidenta!
expenses per week. Aiso. aii additiona)
expense necessary to fuiHii his duties to
14
this tocai union, whit'- out of town, shaii
be p:tid by this iocai union )'h<- amount of
expense to be determined by theExetutive
Hoard to warrant conditions
Articte 21. !f any officer foiis to discharge the duties of hisotfic,. for three
consecutive meetings without vaiid excuse,
the office shatt be deciared vacant and an
election to tHi same shatt be heid at the
next regutar meeting An officer may be
removed on]y upon charges preferred against
him in writing and signed by the person
making the same, and then onty after a
tria) before the Executive Board which
sha!) have the power to suspend tempo^
rarity any such officer pendiug the consideration of his case by the body at the
next regutar meeting. !n the event that
the body shait suspend, expet or otherwise
impose any penatty upon any officer, he
shaft have the right to appeat from their
decision to (he Executive noard of Joint
Counci] No 20. During the vacancy of an
office. or the suspension or temporary ab^
sence of an officer, the President may appoint a member to H)t the vacancy fro Tem
or for the unexpired term thereof !n the
absence of the {'resident and Vire-Preet
dent, the Recording Secretary shait catt
the meeting to order and the members
etect a Chairman Pro Tem
Arttcte 25. The Executive Board shatt
appoint a By Laws Committee, an Organita
tionat Committee, and any other commit
!5
tees M may be necessary to carry on the
business of the Union (except where pro
vided otherwise in theae By Laws)
Articte 2H. The By Laws Committee shaii
pass upon att Amendments and new Laws
submitted to the Union
Articte 27 AH committees sha)i be re
imbursed for money spent by them for ex
penses tncidentai to their work. A!i com
mittees shat) perfornt the duties re^tuired
of them within the time specified in the
motion referring any matter to it and sha!)
report in writing to the Secretary Treasurer
Committees hotding money shaii. at or he
fore the next foiiowing reguiar meeting
detiver same to the Secretary Treasurer
Articte 28 Shop Stewards may he etected
by the members in each barn, subject to the
approva) of the Executive Board, or they
may be appointed by the Kxecutive Board
the method of etection of such stewards to
be whotty within the discaretion of the
Executive Board.
The Executive Board or men invotved.
by majority vote, may upon cause remove
any shop steward from oHhe and appoint
another
The member* in each barn are subject to
the Shop Steward, who shati he reapon
sibie for the conditions in their piants and
who must report immedtntety to th< Bust
M
nesa Agent of any infringement of agree
meuts or By Laws by the empioyer ot
memberB
They must report aii members who art
sick, disabied or dismissed and aii new
men hired The Shop Stewards wiii meet
at ieast once a month, with the Business
Agent or Agents of the iocai union They
shaii appoint as many assistants as th<
Executive Board may deem necessary
!f a grievance shouid arise in any barn.
the grievance shaii be reduced to writing
and given to the Steward of the barn !f
the Steward cannot adjust the grievance,
he shouid then turn it over to the Business
Agent in charge of that district. The
Business Agent shai) contact the empioyer
or empioyee affected as soon as possihic
for the purpose of settiing the grievance
if the Business Agent is unabic to affect
a settlement, he shaii report to the Presi
dent who shaii cat! a meeting of the men
invoived and advise them what action is
necessary for immediate settiemcnt
Ap
provai of the advice must he hy majority
yotf. uniesa there is a deitherate vioiation
of an existing agreement
ArttcieM
!.
*.
3.
4
Opening
RoMCaiiofOfHcert. w<
Minute* of iûtt Meeting
Reading «f Appttcations of New Mem
bers
R.
6.
7.
8.
M.
M).
H.
)2
!3.
H
!S.
!8
!7.
Reports of Committt-es on Candidate*
Voting on Candidate!
Initiation
Communications and Biiis.
Heading ife;)orts front Headquarters.
Heading monthiy report to Headquar
ters. (This report must be read at the
first meeting in each mottth. and at
once forwarded to Headquarters).
Reports of Committees and Reiegates
Unfinished Business.
New Business.
Nomination and Riection of Oi!tcer* and
Deiegates
flood and Weifare of the Union.
Receipts and Rxpenditures (Semite)
Adjournment.
Articie 30. Suspension of standing orders
must he m o v e d a n d seconded a n d adopted by
a majority vote
A suspension of orders
must he m a d e for each different item of
business c o m i n g up.
Articte 31 Admission of Candidates. The
candidate quaiified to become a member
shai] f))i out an appiication biank aiso
sign ohiigation and initiation biantts
AH business of the Union shaii he kept
and maintained in a conOdentia) manner,
strictiy from persons not members in good
standing of the ioca) union uniess publication of same be aathorited hy Union
poiicy
M
Arttcte 32 No member shat] injure a
feitow member by undermining him as to
wages, hours or prices, or other working
conditions, nor commit any other acts
whereby his reputation is injured or his
chance of empioyment is jeopardized
Arth-ie 33 Any member vioiating Artictes
32 and 33 may he fined up to H0.00 for each
offense or suspended or expetted or shaii
be required to pay both the tine and suffer
suspension or exputston.
Articie 34. Any member who is guiity
of improper conduct, who wrongs a feiiow
member or defrauds htm. or commits any
offense tiabte to bring a discredit to the
Union may be Hned. suspended or expetted
Arttcte 35 Any member who does not
work toward" harmony, who endeavors to
create dissension among the membership
who works against the interest of the Union
or its members, who emhe::te* funds of the
Union or who misapplies monies entrusted
to him by the Union, its members or candt
dates, may be fined, suspended or expetied
Arttcte !6
Any member who famishes
the names of Union members to nonmem
her* without the consent of the Union may
be fined ten t!!"t dottar* suspended or
expetted
ArMcie !* AM remuneration paid to ofB
c * n or business agents shaii he set by the
!*
Executive Hoard subject to approvai of the
body.
Articie 3}s Members not reporting change
of address to Shop Steward or Secretary
Treasurer within 30 days may be tined (1.00
Communications sent to the iast known ad
dress shaii be considered as notice within
the terms of these By-iâws.
Articie 39. Charges preferred against a
member must be in writing and must specify
the offense committed and the By Laws vio
iated and be signed by members making
same. The tria) must take ptace at the
Executive Board meeting Members charged
must be given two weeks notice by regis
tered maii addressed to iast known address
requiring him to he present and must, at
the same time and in the same manner,
he furnished with a copy of the charges
He may be suspended pending tria! at the
discretion of the Executive Board Testimony of non members is permissibie when
necessary. The accused may be represented
as Counsei by any member of the Union
Where the accused negtects or refuses to
stand triai. he shaii be deemed guiity of
contempt and may be punished as the
member* determine, and the triai shaii
proceed upon proof of sufficient notice of
time and piace of triai was received by
accused The accused may appea! from the
decision of the Executive Board to the
Executive Board of Teamsters Joint f'ounrii
No
as prescribed hy [he internationa)
By i.aws. )<ut pending the appeai the verdict
of the Executive Board is binding
Articie 40. A One can be remitted or
reconsidered oniy by a 2 / ! vote of the Exec
utive Board Appeais may he made to the
Executive Board of Teamsters' Joint (louncii
No. 20.
Articie 4!. Hues shaii be t.'i <)0 per month
Where
conditions demand,
assessments
shaii be made by a 2 3 majority vote of
members present at reguiar meeting
Artirie 42. The minimum initiation Fee
shaii be H"<.00 pius one month's dues in
advance uniess otherwise provided hy the
Executive Board
Articie 41 Reinstatement fe<* for ex members shaii be an amount eotta) to ten (!0)
months' dues, and not more than twentyf!ve (25) months' dues
Any member having been suspended or
expeiied must appear before the Executive
Board for consideration when appiying for
reinstatement
Articie 44 AM moneys received i n c i u d i n t
dues, initiations, itvie* and ttnes. are to b e
p a i d into the (h-nerai Fund which c a n h e
u s e d to defray the Per Capita Taxes, to
pay the necessary expenses of t h e U n i o n ,
to guard the weifare of the members, pay
M
officers suiuries. and such o:hn
aa the Union shaii determine.
purposes
Articte 45. Any number in arrears three
months shaH be suspended. and wiii not
t<e entitied to benefit* untii he has been
instated as provided by these By-Laws and
has paid his dues for a continuous period
of six months after he has been reinstated.
Articte 46 No member can be excused
from the payment of dues.
No member of the internattonat Brotherhood of Teamsters. Chauffeurs. Warehouse
men and Heipers. t^x-at Union No. 776.
shatt work for any company on an unfair
ttst of the Internationa] without permission
from the Internationa). Joint Councii or
tocat union Penatty for viotation sha!! be
exputston from this Locai t'nion.
Mt mbers tt-aving the craft must appty for
a Withdrawat Card; otherwise ait dues.
Ones, and assessments wit] accumutate and
be charged to the member. A member must
be in good standing before a transfer or
a wtthdrawat card wit) be issued
Any member of this iocat union teaving
our employment or going to work at another
craft or occupation, must be given an hon
orahte withdrawat card and cannot remain
a member of this tocat union: but before
a withdrawai card is issued the indivtduai
must compty with att rutes and taws of the
!<#cat and tnternatfonat Union
::
Any member nut on a withdraws! card
and desiring to teturn to membership, must
first deposit his withdrawa! card with the
Local Union by which it was issued; and
upon the withdrawai card being accepted,
the member shaii be subject to the ruies
and taws of the Locai Union. TiilS CAM!)
MUST HE R E N E W E D f!Y TitE iXiH
ViDUAL O N C E
EVERY
TWELVE
MONTHS.
Locai union wiii not accept withdrawai
cards if the member has committed any
offense whiie out on withdrawai card which
wouid be injurious to union principles
Aiso if the !,ocai Union is paying benefits
and the member has faiien into had heaith
or is iiabie to become a charge against
the Locai or international Union, accept
ance of the withdrawai card can he refused by the i.ocai Union
Memtter* must pay their dues by the
1st of each month
Penaity for non-pay
ment shaii be H.OO fine
Articie 4?. When a demand for a generai
increase in wages, reduction in hours, or
revision of agreement is contetnpis'ed by
the Union, or any di<!icu!ty arises between
the members of the Locai and any em
pioyer. each member affected thereby must
be notified by maii to attend a Spectai
Meeting. Said notice must state the object
of the speciai meeting. Any member not
attending, uniess for iiiness. work, or Union
M
business sbatt be ftned not tess than tive
doitars. A majority of the metnbers
affected who are present aha]) he necessary
before strike action can be taken and at!
striken must be sanctioned by the Kxecutive
Hoard.
(a) When any dtfHcutty arises between
the members of any tocat union and their
emptoyers, the members shait tay the matter
before their iocai union, and. if approved
by the union, the president of the iocai
shaft appoint a committee to wait upon the
empioyers and endeavor to adjust the di!H
cuity; said committee shait report at the
next rexutar or speciai meeting, and the
iocai union shai) then take such course as
is prescribed in this Constitution.
(b) !f a settlement cannot be reached
the Union shaii. at a meeting, order a secret
battot to be taken, and it shai! require a
two-thirds majority of aii members of the
Union present to adopt a motion to strike
The baiiot taken must he "Yes" or "Ko"
written on paper baiiots.
(c) Prior to a Locat Union becoming in
voived in a strike, iockout. boycott, taw
suit or any serious difMcutty. they shait
immediatety notify the Secretary of th'
Joint Uouncit. whose duty it shatt be to cat)
a meeting of the CouncH at once, and they
that! take action as they deem advisabtr
and report the same to the Cenerat Presi
dent
Any member returning to work during
a strike «r tnking a striker's Job without
the consent of the Executive Hoard shaii
be tined, suspended or expetted
During
a strike or tockout. members invnived must
be at roii ca)i once daiiy or forfeit one
day's strike benefit for each roii caii missed,
and any such invoived member who refuses
to picket or perform any other duties ordered by the Strike Committee or its representatives shaii be iiahie to ioss of benefit
for the period invoived Any member engaging in a strike or iockout and not conforming with the above Ry Laws may be
fined or suspended. Strike heneftts wii) he
paid by the ioca) union to members subject
to ioca) union's Hnanriai condition
Any member passing through a picket
tine estahtished by Locai No 776 or conspiring to have his goods passed through
such picket iine. shaii he subject to tine
or suspension
Articie 48 A suitahie office shaii be pro
vided. equipped and maintained out of Cen
era) Funds Titie to aii property heid by
the Union is to be vested in the Trustees
and their successors in of!) e. to be heid
in trust hy them for the soie use and
benefit of the members of !.oca) No. 77ft
A)) rtMcer". at the expiration of their
terms or upon removai shatt deiiver to their
successors aii hooks, papers, money and
ai) other property in their possession he
[ongin^ to the Union. ant) they shall not
be relieveti frotn their bond or obiigations
untii thin ban been done.
Article 49. This Union shall not dissolve
or split white there are ten members in
good standing who dissent therefrom. The
funds and property of the Union cannot
be divided in any manner among the members individuaiiy and must remain the
property of the Union as long as ten mem
bers in good standing remain as members
therein. The General Fund cannot he used
for ioans or donations to members, or for
reiigious or poiiticai purposes. No donation
(excepting beneHts) shaii he given from the
General Fund and no tax or special assess
ments shaii be ievied except by a Z/3 vote
of the members present and cannot be
deciared vaiid on the night of its introduction. but must he held over untii the
next meeting for ratification The Union
must, meanwhiie, notify the members by
mail that said tax or donation is pending
(exceptions only to be made in case of
appeais from other Unions for assistance
in iabor disputes and only with the ap^
proval of the Executive Board).
Article 50. This Union shall be repre^
sented by Delegates to ail bodies in which
it is ailowed representation. Delegates shaii
he elected at regular meetings and shaii
be ailowed ail expenses incidental to their
dntiea Deiegates compelled to take time
?6
off to attend meetings shait he reimbursed
for wages tost. Detegatea fatting to attend
meetings of bodies in their representative
rapacities may be removed by the Executive
Board which may appoint delegates to
comptete the term.
Articte 5t. Any member may suhmtt an
amendment to these By-Laws or submit any
addition hereto At) proposed changes and
additions shatt he submitted in writing to
the By Laws Committee and upon their
approvat shatt be submitted to the membership of the tocat and be passed upon
and approved by a majority vote of members
present at three (!) consecutive meetings
before they shatt become part of the By
ti<WS.
Each tocat union aha)] have the right
to make such by taws as it may deem
advisabte, provided they do not confMct
with the taws of the )nternat)onal Union
!f. however, at some )ater date a technics!
point of taw arises, naturatty the fnterna
tionat Constitution supersedes the tocat By
t-aws
t'Ht),!AMKXTAHY MLHS
1. On a motion, the standing order of
business may be suspended by a 2/3 vote
of the meeting to dispose of urgent business.
2. Aii Hesoiutions attd Resignations must
be submitted in writing
3. Any conversation, by whispering or
otherwise, which is caicuiated to disturb a
member white speaking, or hinder the trans
action of business shait be deemed a vio^
iation of order.
1. Party poiitics or sectarian discussions
shaii not be permitted in the meetings under
any circumstances.
5. A motion, to be entertained by the
Chair, must be proposed and seconded, the
proposer and seconder must rise and be
recognized by the Chair.
6. Any member, moving a motion, can
withdraw it with consent of the seconder,
but a motion once debated can oniy be
withdrawn by a 2 3 vote.
7. A motion to amend an amendment shaii
be in order, but a motion to amend the
amendment to an amendment shaii not be
considered.
S. Any member <an demand the division
of a question when the sense of the que*
tion wit! permit it.
9. A motion shaii not he subject for de
bate untii stated by the Chair.
M
It' When a member wishes the (toor itshati rise and address the Chair, and if
recognized, he shai) be entitied to the Hoor
1!. When two or more members rise to
speak at the s a m e time the C h a i r
sha))de
cide between them
12. Each member when speaking shait
confine himsetf to the question under de
ttate, and avoid aii persona), indecorous and
sarcastic remarks
13. No member shaii interrupt another
whiie speaking, except on point of order,
and he shai) definiteiy state the point and
the Chair shai) decide the same without
question
14 !f a member white speaking he catted
to order, he shatt take his seat untit the
point of order is decided
When, if de
cided in order he shati proceed
15. When an appeat is n<<ded from a
decision of the Chair, the Vice President
shatt act as Chairman and he shait state
the appeat to the meeting in these words:
'Shaii the decision of the Chair he M a
tained as the decision of the ! nioa?" The
mem'ters wii! then have the right to state
the grounds of appeai. and the Chair wit)
give the reason for his decision, whereupon
the meeting witt proceed, without further
debate, to vote upon the appeal, and it
shait rt-iulre a majority vote to sustain
*W< h an appeal
i'
16. No members shaii speak more than
once on the nam? subject untii at) members
desiring the Hoor shaii have spoken, nor
more than twice without the conaent of
the meeting, nor for more than 5 minutes
at any one time.
17. The Chairman shaii decide a)i points
of order—except on an appeai against his
previous ruiing. and in case of a tie shaii
have the deciding vote.
18. When a question is before the meeting. no motion ahaii be in order except:
(1) to adjourn. (2) to tay on the tahie.
( ! ) for the previous question. (4) to poatpone to a given time. )&) to refer or re^
commit, (6) to amend And these motions
ahaii have precedence in the order named.
The Hrst three are not debatahie
19. When the previous question is moved
and second<-d, it shait be put in thia form
"Shaii the main question be now put?" !f
thia is tarried a!! further motions, and
debates ahai) be exciuded and the main
question put without deiay.
!f a proposition has been amended,
the question on the amendment ahaii be put
Hrst )f more than one amendment has been
ottered the question shaii be put as foiiowa
1. Amendm- nt to the amendment, i Amend
ment. 3 Main proposition
!! When a question has been postponed
indeHniteiy. it aha!) not come up except by
a ! / ! vote
S*
22. A [notion to adjourn shaii atways be
in order, except:
1. When a member haa the Hoor
2. When members are voting.
3. When it has been decided to put the
previous question
23. Before putting a question to a vote
the Chairman shaii ask. "!a the meeting
ready for the question?" ft shaii then be
open for debate. !f no member rises to
speak, he wiii then put the question in this
form: "AH in favor of the motion—say
aye," and after the afHrmative vote is
counted.
Those against -no." After the
vote is counted he wiii immediateiy announce the reauit
24. When the Chair has commenced taking a vote no further debate or remarks
shaii be aiiowed. uniess a mistake has oc
curred. in which case the mistake shaii be
rectified and the Chair shaii again take
the vote.
25 Before the Chair deriares a vote on
a question, any member can demand a divi
sion of the House, then the Chair ia in duty
bound to compiy with the request and a
standing vote must he taken
!6 Members present aha)) vote on aii
questions before the meeting unieaa per
*onaiiy interested or excused by the Union
!7. A motion to reconaider must be pro
poaed and seconded by two members of the
3!
prevaiiing side or who were absent when
vote wax taken.
2S. At) questions, uniess otherwise provided, shati he decided by a majority vote
of those present.
29. Aii matters of importance coming be
fore the Union shaii be submitted to a secret
baiiot vote. The Chairman shaii decide the
importance of the question.
E X E C U T I V E BOAH!)
LOCAL Xo 776
APFKO.^J 7-5-46
Intc'matiomT. ni.!i
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of l Y 3 . . i s t : n , Jhi
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'LJ.TJ8IN
C^n-ral President
32
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LOCAL
UNtON
No.
101 Pine S t .
776
AST^YtKilHf W . .
S A. UtTCR.
R O . K R T KMOU.tt.
L. A
HARRtaBURO.
Rwom 4 70S!
VtCKf.t.totWT
HARRta.
July 2 6 ,
Mr. D a n i e l J . Tobln, General President
222 E.Michigan Street
Dear S i r and
1946
Chauffeurs,
Brother:
We d e s i r e , at t h i s time, to give you, somewhat in d e t a i l , the
circumstances surrounding the labor dispute presently in existence
in the Harrisburg a r e a . This dispute is between the Pennsylvania
Supply Company, which is owned by M r . Walter Mumma. This company
i s the p r i n c i p a l supplier of construction material in this a r e a ,
and at t i m e s , does general contracting w o r k .
This dispute started In 1958 when the B u i l d i n g and Construction
Trades Council of Harrisburg endeavored to have this company
agree to a closed shop contract for i t s employees. This effort
was u n s u c c e s a f u l . Many repeated e f f o r t s to organize this company
have b e e n made since 1938 and a l l have proved unsuccessful*
Since 1 9 3 8 we have had six of our members working for this company,
and although they are s t i l l working t h e r e , they have recently been
suspended.
On May 1 0 , 1 9 * 6 , we contacted Mr. Walter Mumma, in an effort to
negotiate an agreement. Mr. Mumma, of course, refused to do business
with u s . We then t r i e d to keep the trucks of this company o f f of
a l l Union construction j o b s , and were unsuccessful.
This company was then placed on the unfair l i s t by our Local Union
Executive Board. This same action was taken by each of the following
( 1 ) Our entire membership at their regular meeting, ( 2 ) the Teamsters
Joint Council B o . 2 0 , ( 3 ) the Harrisburg Building Trades C o u n c i l ,
( 4 ) the Central Labor Union of h a r r i s b u r g , and ( 6 ) the Penna. State
Federation of Labor.
We then proceeded to picket the plants of the Penna. Supply Company,
using Teamsters during the f i r s t w e e k , * * p i c k e t s . Since that time
the Harrllburg Building Ftades Council has maintained the p i c k e t s .
The pickets were, s t f i r s t , put on these p l a n t s , primarily to keep
the products of the Penna. Supply Company o f f o f Union j o b * .
PA.
LOCAL
UNtON
No
101 Pine S t .
XCMMUMBSMmx WAHRt.BURa. PA.
776
S . A. H ' T t R . r - M ' O t M T
R O B E R T K M O U . t . V t c t ^KMIDKMT
L . A. H A R R ) . . .HCH.TA*V-TKtA.U*<*
July
2 6 , .1946
In order that t h e general and sub-contractora might not be embarrassed through lack of knowledge of the action taken by the
Teamsters, a n d the other trade u n i o n s , communications were
addressed to a l l contractors in the area under date of July 3 ,
1 9 4 6 , advising them of the action taken against this company and
stating that any builders accepting materials frcm the company
would be considered to b e in v i o l a t i o n of the contract presently
in existence between t h e union contractors and the Building Trades
Council cf Harrisburg. In spite of t h i s n o t i f i c a t i o n , three builders
have continued to accept material from this company---materials
being d e l i v e r e d at night
a f t e r the pickets had gone off duty-—
as a r e s u l t of which w e , through the Building Trades Council of
H a r r i s t u r g , tied up a l l of the Union construction jobs within
this a r e a , handled by these three contractors. We went somewhat
further In t h i s r e p p e c t , a n d were successful in tying up their
jobs located In Myerstown, Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania .
When we talk about Mr. Walter ûmma, we t a l k about a person who is
not only a combination contractor and supply d e a l e r , but he I s
normally the head of the open shop movement in Central Pennsylvania.
As an i l l u s t r a t i o n , we should l i k e to direct your attention to two
f u l l page ads placed in the harrisburg newspapers by this man, as
well a s another f u l l page ad which appeared in the paper in reply
to thoee two, by the Building and Construction trades Council. They
e x p l a i n c l e a r l y the whole i s s u e . We know you w i l l be particularly
interested in Mr. Mumma'z newspaper comments, one of which is ent i t l e d " Wagner Act in Reverse" which was broadcast on a nationwide hook-up on July 1 9 , by the famous commentator, Arthur H a l e .
We might mention, a t this point, that Mr. Arthur Hale was spending
his vacation i n HaiTisburg at the time thia broadcast was made, and
did broadoaat free the Harrisburg Radio S t a t i o n , WKBO. We have
p o s i t i v e proof that at the time this broadcast was being made by
Mr. H a l e , Mr. Walter Mumma, the owner of Penna. Supply Company,
waa aeated r l g i t next to the microphone being used by Mr. H a l e .
A f t e r reading theae a d s , we are quite certain you w i l l become
convinced, aa w e h a v e , that there la a revival of the eo-called
American Plan being launched i n Harrisbugg*
rhe movement has gained considerable momentum— to such an extent
that moat b u i l d e r s are unable to secure b u i l d i n g c a t e r l a l s because
of the threata made by Mr. Musss* and his associates to theae dealers
AFPtHATHO WtTM Tm AMtXICAM f.O.KATtON Of LA.O.
LOCAL
UNtON
No.
101 Pine S t .
XMBHMKHdMSt . HAHmsnuwa.
776
S . A. U t T t R . ^m.tOSWT
R O U R T K N O U . t . Vtet f m . ' o . M T
L. A. H A R m a . .SC.TA.S!
July 2 6 ,
1946
w h i c h , to our way of t h i n k i n g , amounts to an act of conspiracy
and a v i o l a t i o n of the Federal l a w , a n d it certainly must be
conceded that he is in v i o l a t i o n of the Wagner Act—notwithstanding his contentions in the p r e s s .
As to the present status of the s i t u a t i o n , the Building Trades
C o u n c i l , of which we are of course a very a c t i v e p a r t , has
succeeded i n preventing d e l i v e r i e s on a l l union jobs in this
a r e a . It i s important that we mention that no veteran housing
projects have been interrupted to date.
We are advised that appeals have been made to the Associated
General Contractors at Washington to bring pressure to bear on
the Building Trades Department and the General Presidents of the
b u i l d i n g trade unions to compel their people to return to work
and abandon t h e i r e f f o r t s to organize this notarlously unfair
b u i l d i n g supply company. Thus we fsel compelled to go into some
d e t a i l in our report to you in order that you may be forewarned
as to what the s i t u a t i o n r e a l l y means.
The Building Trades
Council and a l l i t s a f f i l i a t e d unions are putting forth strenuous
efforts to completely unionize the construction industry in this
a r e a , both w i t h respect to commercial and housing projects as w e l l .
We are firmly convinced that such a program can not be obtained
u n t i l such time as we get control of the supply business through
u n i o n i z a t i o n of t h e i r employees, a f t e r which we w i l l i n s i s t that
they not supply materials to any project not under contract with
the C o u n c i l .
I have discussed this case in its entirety with Brother Albert
D i e t r i c h , General Organizer, and Brother John Smith, President of
the Teamsters Joint Council No. 2 0 . They arc both well-informed
on the subject and have given us many h e l p f u l suggestions, and
have cooperated with us in this movement 1 0 0 % .
At die annual convention of the Penna. Commercial Drivers Conference
held in Atlantic C i t y , New J e r s e y , on July 2 2 , 2 3 , and 2 4 , 1 9 4 6 ,
thia matter was brought up and d i s c u s s e d . Representatives from a l l
over the State of Pennsylvania were presents t the convention, theref o r e , we f e e l that our entire State has been kept up-to-date on the
s i t u a t i o n * Both of the enclosed ads were presented at the Conference.
The w r i t e r has been in contact with the International representative
of the Cynent and Gypaum Workers of America, Mr. Samuel D i a k i n , of
LOCAL
UNtON
No
101 Pine St *
JUmMBBUMMCST . HARRtsauRo.
776
S . A . L t t T t R . ^HM'DtMT
R O B E R T K M O U . t . Vtet P m n o t M T
L. A. HARR'*. .MRKTAATT.tA.Ut
July 2 6 ,
1946
Bath, Pennsylvania. The writer went to Mr. D i s k i n ' s office
in Bath, Pennsylvania, related this entire story to him, and
he has promised his whole-hearted cooperation, to the extent
of shutting off the cement which normally comes into Harrlsburg
from several cement companies, one of which is the êhlgh Cement
Company.
We do want to assue you, that the interestes of our International
Union are being f u l l y protected i n this controversy and I am
requesting you to render any possible assistance you can in order
to a s s i s t us to attain this most-needed o b j e c t i v e .
With kind personal
regards,
Fraternally
yours,
Samuel
.JÎUMOJ. A . L
-ie<o
i-it. e
bci
r , , President
r
Local Union No. 776
SAL:mkl
PA.
The Wagner Act
"M REVERSE^
-tM PATMOT. hrrhbufa. P!.. Mondiy, Jo)y 22. 1944
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Recently the truck drivers of certain Contractors and Supp!y Houses were
approached by Representatives of the A. F. L. Teamsters Union, who gave
them a strong sake talk on "Why they shou!d Join up.'" The men couldn't
see the proportion so the Union then went to O N E of the suppliers and stated
"they must force their employees to join the Union hy establishing a Closed
Shop."
Tlte Employer replied "Tltat if the men wanted to be in the Union
that was their business, hut that they wouldn't force them to, because if they
did it would be a violation of the Wagner Act"
The Union then declared
this supplier Unfair to labor and railed for a Boycott of all materia! furnished by this concera.
2.
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R e a c t i o n —
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All jobs of two of the leading contractors were closed down by the Bus*net*
A rent of various Building Trades Uatons caliing their members off the job.
*.
This resulted in many of Harrisburg's urgent Building Projects being shut
down and delayed. This resulted In addition*! costs to contractors and the loss
of wages of many workmen who are not In sympathy of such action
Hun
dre&t of phoae calh have been received by the affected contractors and tvppiiers from en Interested public sN pvodslminf snd protss!ing the Unfairness
of the Union , action
Neither the contractors, suppliers or the public can
condone this Unfair action, believing that all workers should join or "-fa* t+
jo<a any Union of their owa free wW
W e
sincerely
p r o f e s f —
Certainty we have a right to protest and we do protest such Unfair labor
Union Practices.
We, the contractors and suppliers have a definite mora!
obligation to our Empioyees, and we wiH not, we repeat, wi!! not force them to
join any Union. W e a!ao have an ob!igation to our Business and fee! that the
workman shares this responsibility with us. Why shouldn't there be ioud protests of delay on important construction which is costing the Owners an inflationary price now. W e protest any unfair boycott because we are fair minded
business men and Americans.
W e fu!!y admit to labor's unquestioned right
to work, or not to work, but we protest any and a!! unfair practices.
The two directly affected Contractors have existing agreements with their
Union employees, executed by their Union Representative, who now have in
violation of their agreement, removed the employees from their jobs, because
one supply house would not force its Truck Drivers and other employees ta
join the Union.
The employers of the members of the Harrisburg's Building Trades fee!
that the unfortunate Union trouble of a supply house shou!d not be carried
to their individuai job. because in the past the relationship existing between
the Union employers and the Harrisburg Building Trades Council have
been satisfactory and no grievance existed, nor exists now. between them
and their empioyees.
J.
W h a f
c a n he the Mftimate
ResuMs?
Our yards, stores and jobs, whether union or non-union, were functioning with
contented workmen.
!f a!! supply houses are closed, willingly or unwillingly,
by Management, or unfair Union practices, and as a result no materials are
delivered, and no work performed
AH will suffer—and for W hat ?
Tr What is to prevent the Wagner Act "in reverse" from spreading throughout
* Pennsylvania? Surely when Contractor- and Supply Houses have been fair
and vphghl in their dealings with their workmen, have recognised and
respected Unions and are bending every effort under the mo*t difficult and
hying circumstance* to construct urgently needed homes and buiMinfw. they
shtmld not be forced by organizations with whom they have no dispute to
cease operations to the detriment of the Innocent pnhhe
The American
WayisstiMriphi—
W e the Building Contractors and Suppliers fee! that, —first, construction
stopped because of the Reverse Wagner Act" should be started again immediately. Second, A L L W O R K M E N
S H O U L D H A V E T H E RIGHT TO
JOIN O R N O T T O JOIN A N Y U N I O N .
Third, the citizens of Pennsyl-
vania shouid not be made the innocent victims of disputes with which they
have no part. W e definitely fee! that the American Way, fought for during
the war, should be the way to get ahead during this readjustment period.
Many homes and commercial establishments are needed and being constructed in our community. Let's get our shoulders to the wheel and
push forward to a greater prosperity, together.
- ''HBHT
W e s?nnd ^froagf^ behind n a y firm
A
O u r bnsiness d e p e n d s o n /tones? s n p p / y %#Mses %<?
&eep Mrrrfs&nrp's R n H d i n p P r o g r a m Going
HARR1SBURG LUMBER CO
E. K. P R A Z E R A N D S O N
J O H N D. B O G A R & S O N C O
J. M. BRIGHTBILL, I N C
BEETEM LUMBER A N D MFG CO
,
^
P ^^RLY &
SON
^
^
^ ^
L U M B E R CO.
STOKES M n j . W Q R R CO
U N I T E D ICE & C O A L C O
W E S T SHORE LUMBER CO
^ C O N S T R U C T I O N CO.
H M HOIJJXGER
H A R R Y LEVIN
W
ZEIDERS & S O N CO.
*
is Mntnw/nMi/ nMac/ced or
oppressed.
E. C. S N Y D E R , IXC.
*
H A R R Y H. A U N G S T
A P P L E B Y BROS. & W H I T T A K E R C O
M E R Y I N L. GUISE
POTTS M A N U F A C T U R I N G C O
RITTER B R O T H E R S
C S. STETTLER
ESHELMAN & ESHELMAN
A. W . H E R T Z L E R
ASSOC. B L D G . C O N T R A C T O R S
C. H. H E R S H O C K , INC
^ ^
^ SIMPSON
^ L E N - G E R Y S H A I ^ & BRICK C O
tXTERJTATE TH E & M A N l A
H C. ^ A Y E R & S O N
H B DISSINGER
HERRE BROS
a
R. E. W O L F E
NOVINGER & W A G N E R
H A R R I S B U R G B U I L D I N G U N I T S CO.
N U M A R T Z H A R D W A R E CO.
CROUSE & GERMER
G. G. G R U B B
JOS. W . P O M R A N I N G
W A L T E R K. CHILES
D O N A L D B. S T A B L E R
ALBRIGHTS HARDWARE
W . F. KEISER CO.
H O F F M A N BROS. & W I L S O N
H E M P T BROS.
W E L B I L T H O M E S , INC.
G E O R G E C. H E A G Y . JR.
T H E M A R S H A L L CO.
N. P. N I N N E M A N
P E N N A . S U P P L Y CO.
P A U L A. M A R T I N
GABLE'S, INC.
L E R O Y R O O F I N G CO.
J. C. B U D D I N G CO.
H. B. A L E X A N D E R & SON. INC.
J. E. S C H R E A D L E Y & S O N S
G U Y E. S H E L L E Y
W . S. S T A M B A U G H
S. W . BAIR & CO.
R A L P H E. J O N E S
H. Z. A R N E Y
ED. G. U R I C H
WEL-DON CO.
HERE ARE THE FACTS!
Almost a year ago, the Harrisburg Building Trades Council, on
behalf of the affiliated unions in the Building Trades Department
of the American Federation of Labor, entered into an agreement with
the Harrisburg Builders' Exchange, inc., which purported to represent the employers in the building and construction industry in the
Harrisburg area.
This agreement was not signed by the employers until several
months ago and then only after great difficulty.
COATTMCrORS
REPEATED/.r
M/OL^TE
/IGREEMEATS
W h e n this agreement was signed by Ritter Brothers, a general contractor, it was expressly agreed that all materials and supplies would
be delivered on the job site by union drivers.
It was specifically understood that Ritter Brothers would conhnue
the services of the Pennsylvania Supply Company, if that company
would use those of its employees who were union members on the
job.
The Pennsylvania Supply Company insisted upon delivering and
pouring concrete with non-union employees, although at that time
it had employees who were union members and who could have provided this service.
Ritter Brothers continued to violate its agreements and when the
matter was brought to their attention they pleaded the necessity of
an emergency.
The unions overlooked the past record of contract violations
and granted Ritter Brothers the right to use the services of the Pennsylvania Supply Company for the particular emergency, upon Ritter
Brothers assurance in writing that thereafter no deliveries would be
made on their jobs except with union drivers.
Deliveries by non-union employees of the Pennsylvania
Company were continued on Ritter Brothers jobs.
Supply
The persistent interference with union contracts, and other
actions destructive of labor standards obtained by the building trades
unions in the Harrisburg area by the Pennsylvania Supply Company, resulted in the placing of that company upon the "unfair list'
of the Teamsters' Local Union and this Council.
Notice of this determination was sent to the contractors and they
were given adequate opportunity to make such arrangements as
were necessary to continue their lobs without Interruption.
Several pickets with signs were placed near the Pennsylvania Supply Company, for the sole purpose of advising the public of the
actton taken by the unions
The Pennsylvania Supply Company, secretly and under cover of
darkness, continued to deliver matcnal to Ritter Brothers jobs.
Another notice was sent to the contractors and they were agam
gtven both time and an opportumty to make arrangements tn operate their lobs in accordance with their agreement*.
CO^rR/lCrORS COMPEL EAfPLOKES 7*0 DES7R0K
7NE/P O^N S7\4/VD,4RDS
CO^VD/r/OiVS
The handling of materials of a firm on the unions' "unfair list" has
been made a condition of employment by the contractors.
This act of compulsion contrary to the agreements and the fundamental principles of free American Trade Unionism constitutes
a "LOCK-OUT."
The contractors are and have been free to obtain materials and supplies from any source whatsoever, so long as the source is not on the
"unfair list." '
The contractors, however, seem to be interested only in forcing their
employees to handle the materials of the Pennsylvania Supply
Company.
R'Mr /!REJVT 7 W E
(/AWAf
BU/ED/A^G T R A D E S M E N
tfORK/ArC?
(They are working!)
<
They are fully engaged in advancing construction on much-needed
veterans' housing.
They are working for contractors who to date seem to be more interested in getting an important job done than In making Harrisburg :
a battle ground for an Open Shop Paradise."
They are not working on commercial construction because they are
exercising their Inalienable rights as free American citizens to withhold their labor from materials produced and supplied under conditions which are destructive of the union standards which they have
fought so long and hard to obtain.
WMEKE DOES THE PEAW<?yL!MAfA4 SUPPL y CO^PÂ^K
F/r /^vro r/v/s P/Cr^/PE?
The Pennsylvania Supply C o m p a n y has chosen to force the issue by
obtaining the assistance of the contractors to require their employees
to handle and work on its materials and supplies.
The unions, and particularly the Teamsters' Union, did not request
the Pennsylvania Supply C o m p a n y to sign a "closed shop" contract,
or any other type of contract.
The Pennsylvania Supply Company is free to operate as it sees fit.
union or non-union.
The union members too have freedoms, one of which is the right to
withhold their labor from materials and supplies of the Pennsylvania
Supply Company.
The unions have no quarrel with the employees of the Pennsylvania
Supply Company.
The use of these employees on jobs where union craftsmen are
employed can only result in the destruction of union standards,
because:
Analysis of wage rates in one job category alone discloses
that the Pennsylvania Supply C o m p a n y rates range from
10c to 20c per hour below the union scales.
Overtime conditions are below the union level.
Other conditions are below m i n i m u m union standards.
WHAT !S Air STAKE?
Whether Harrisburg Building Trades Workers can be compelled to
work under conditions which are destructive of union standards.
Whether Harrisburg Building Trades Workers can be forced to dig
the foundation out from under their wage levels in the face of rapidly
increased costs of living.
W hether one firm which doesn't maintatn union conditions can force
other employers to deny union conditions to their employees.
Whether employers can openly violate their agreements and then
cover up their acts by widespread use of newspapers and radio to discredit the unions.
Whether Harrisburg will become the Open Shop Paradtse
certain short-sighted employers hope to make it
*hmh
Let us repeat. Harrisburg's UnioM
Buiiding and Construction Workers
[are not on strike. They are
buRity e n g a g e d in buiiding homes for
veterans and their famiiies.
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The Employees,
Speak!
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N o r m a l l y there are t w o sides to every issue, but iu the case o f the
u n i o n boycott against the Pennsylvania S u p p l y Co. there seems to be
on!y one side according to the U n i o n Business Agents. Because we.
the employees, refuse to join any u n i o n , the B u i l d i n g Trades L n i o n s
have boycotted materia! delivered by our fellow workers to u n i o n
jobs, a n d at the same time a l l o w drivers f r o m other non-uniou buildi n g s u p p l y f i r m s to m a k e deiiveries. This is r a n k discrimination and
w e resent it. The laws of this Coun try give us the choice to j o i n a u n i o n
or not to j o i n . W e have m a d e our choice and as free Americans ask to
be let alone. W e respect all u n i o n workers a n d we hope they respect
o u r stand because we've been f r i e n d s with them f o r m a n y years. W e
have n o q u a r r e l with them whatsoever. Many i n d i v i d u a l upion members have told us that w e certainly have been placed in a very u n f a i r
position. W e feel sorry for the pickets w h o are forced to inarch u p and
d o w n in f r o n t of o u r place of business—but w e still resent it and are
using this paid advertisement to tell our side of the story to fellow
w o r k e r s all over Central Pennsylvania. W e feel that if employees can
be forced to j o i n any organization or union against their will. we are
fast d r i f t i n g t o w a r d s dictatorship. W e hope o t h e r drivers and workm e n a n d the p u b l i c will help us f i g h t this dictatorship on the basis that
it does not b e l o n g in America.
We* are all A m e r i c a n citizens.
The m a j o r i t y of us are h o m e owners. 74
o f us arc veterans w h o f o u g h t against dictatorship in the iast war. O n e
of otir n u m b e r m a d e the s u p r e m e sacrifice a n d a n u m B e r of u* were
wounded
Those of us w h o stayed on the h o m e front did o u r part too.
O u r war* bond purchases were well over 10% o f o u r payroll. O u r firm*^
w a r effort a n d service received the highest c o m m e n d a t i o n . W e w o r k e d
d a y and n i g h t — t h e r e were n o lay-offs, relaxation or strikes.
h a p p y on o u r jobs and do not w a n t to join a n y u n i o n .
W e are
Keither d o w e
w a n t o u r f i r m boycotted by orders o f the u n i o n leaders, because w e
choose not to j o i n their ranks.
discrimination
is u n A m e r i r a n
W e insist that this u n f a i r practice a n d
and
w e dtsn't believe that the
m i n d e d u n i o n m e m b e r s are in f a v o r p f this action.
f r o m 10 to
years o f servicc with o u r firm.
fair
Many of us have
W e have a!ways had reg-
ular. steady e m p l o y m e n t a n d m a n y advantages a n d pritUcge^ over a n d
above good wages.
There is absolutely not o n e reason w h y w e s h o u l d
j o i n a n y u n i o n a n d we definitely w o n ' t
Al! w e ask is to be k t alone
a n d w u r k a n d live like free A m e r i c a n s
-We believe in the golden role
o f d o u n t o others as y o u w o u l d h a v e theju d o u n t o y o n
O u r boa* has t
a l w a y s observed this rn!e t o n $ n d w e are #oin% to stick b y h i m as !oya!
employees.
&
Now a word about our Boss, Walter M u m m a , president of the Penna. Supply Company
who has helped
a^d.Mtkn^,*
^
He arranges fiotiday
h*<i
season vacations.
The door <to his office is a!ways open and we think he is a swe!! boss, always ready
to listen and he!p.
willing
W e are proud of the way he conducts his business in which we share a
definite responsibility.
Our service is the best and our materials are all top quality and our
prices are always fair.
Why
shouldn't we be happy with all these advantages?
W e are loyal and
happy employees of the Pennsylvania Supply Company, just as we are, without membership in
Any union, and that's the way we want to remain.
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endorse the Stand taken by our Employer
J
August 5 ,
1346
Mr. Samjel A . L e i t e r , President
Local Uni n No. 776
101 Pine Street
Dear S i r and Br t er:
This w i l l acknowledfe receipt of y o i r letter of July 26 to
President Daniel J . Tohln.
T 9 sane pertains to a recent
organizing campaign on the B.iilding Supplies companies.
Your l e t t e r indicates that a l l local o r g a n i r a t l m s are i n
perfect accord in this organizing pro ram and rer-Jering
their support.
Up to t is time, tê b u ^ M i n r surply companies have not seen f i t to ask this Intarnational o f f i c e
to i n t e r f e r e in any manner, s iape or form, and you -ay rest
assured that the Bu lding Trades organization and the Central
Labor Body of Harrisburg w i l l be ap raised of any such request.
You a l s o indicate t! at you d e s i r e any assistance t at it i s
possible for this o f f i c e to g i v e .
I n r e o l y , I suggest tât
you keep us posted on the matter, a n d , in
event tât any
s p e c i f i c occasion arises whereby you feel that we can be of
some h e l p , I suigest that you so notify u s .
f i s h i n g you every success in this campaign, I
Fraternally
remain
yours,
N^f'iAN C . ' T ^ P I W
C ? ' ? ^ A L OHGAKIZFR
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September 1 8 ,
1946
I n t ' l . Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs,
Warehousemen and helpers of America
222 E. Michigan Street
Indianapolis 4 , Indiana
The National Labor Relations Board, on September 1 6 ,
1 9 4 6 , issued a Decision and Direction of Election in the
case cited below, directing that an election be conducted
within thirty days from date of Direction, among all truck
drivers of L . B . Smith, I n c . , Lestoynn, Pennsylvania, and
Camp ^ 1 1 1 , Pennsylvania, to determine whether or not they
desire to be represented by International Brotherhood of
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America,
Local 7 7 6 , * F L , for the purposes of c o l l e c t i v e bargaining.
L. B.
Smith, I n c .
end
C h a u f f e u r s , Warehousemen and helpers
of America, ôoal 7 7 6 , AFL
Case No.
*iled
4-R-2113
in Fourth Region, P h i l a d e l p h i a ,
fraternally
Pa.
ycurs,
President
American Federation of Labor
'6
September 23,
h r . Albert D i e t r i c h , General ^ r ^ . n i er
1304 Keenan b u i l d i n g , Liberty Avenue
f^ttsburgh
. , i
'Iv.nieD e . r Sir ind Brotner:
The enclosure is ^ cop/ of .. l e t t e r , under d te of
September 1 8 , 1 9 4 6 , received at this o f f i c e from
i l l i m G r c j n , r r iuwit ei* t;te A m e r i c a F ^ r . ^jn
of Labor, r e l a t i v e to Cnê N u . 4-rt-2113.
This is for your information ; nd 1 have tod-y
the l o c ^ l union involved.
Fraternally
notified
yours,
ACTING FOR D A M . L J . Tu-blN,
Gdhi^nAL fAZSlDiJ.T
TEf:MW
anc. 1 .
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LOCAL
UNtON
No.
7 7 6
FROMT A N D PlNE STREETS. H A R R I S B U R G .
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ROBERT KNOUSE. VtCt PRMIOtMT
THOMAS A . G U M M O . SKC.tTAHV T)
Nove-.ber
6,
1946
H r . Thomas E . F l y n n , A c t i n g G e n e r a l P r e s i d e n t ,
I n t e r n a t i o n a l Brotherhood of Teamsters, C h a u f f e u r s ,
.Varehousemen a n d H e l p e r s o f A m e r i c a
222 E . Michigan Street,
I n d i a n a p o l i s , 4 , Indiana
Dear
S i r and
Brother:
A c c o r d i n g t o my p r e s e n t p l a n s , I i n t e n d t o l e a v e H a r r i s b u r g
sometime d u r i n g t h i s coming w e e k - e n d . I h a v e not b e e n f e e l i n g
too v e i l , t h e r e f o r e I b e l i e v e ttrat 1 s h a l l r e s t f o r three or
f o u r w e e k s , a n d then c o n t a c t B r o t h e r C a r t e r i n H o u s t o n , T e x a s .
I am r a t h e r s u r e t h ^ t t h e a b o v e w i l l be d e f i n i t e , h o w e v e r ,
s h o u l d a n y t h i n g u n f o r e s e e n o c c u r , I dfiall communicate w i t h y o u
Immediately.
A t a r e g u l a r monthly Board m e e t i n g o f L o c a l 7 7 6 h e l d l a s t
S u n d a y , I t e n d e r e d my r e s i g n a t i o n e f f e c t i v e November 9 , 1 9 4 6 .
B r o t h e r R o b e r t H . K n o u s e , o u r V i c e - P r e s i d e n t , has t a k e n o v e r
a s P r e s i d e n t . B y o t h e r Knouse h a s b e e n i n the o f f i c e working
w i t h me f o r the p a s t two m o n t h s , a n d i s d o i n ^ an e x c e l l e n t
j o b . He i s g e t t i n g a l o n g s p l e n d i d l y , a n d
am r e a s o n a b l y sure
that he w i l l be i n s t r u m e n t a l i n the f u r t h e r g r o w t h of t h i 3
Loc&l Union.
With kindest personal
regards,
L cal
SAL:mkl
loan—198
I
remain
Union K o .
776
PA.
/
^ ^ ^ ^ ^
J
..oveiber 1 9 ,
1946
r . Tho .is A . Gu mo, Secretary-Treasurer
Local Union 7 7 6
101 P i n e S t r e e t
H a r r i i b u r p , Pennsylvania
Lear S i r and
Brother:
As yû kno* , we a e having a strike that hn3 baa. forced on us in
the C i t y of P i t t s b u r g h by t * Brev^ry 7'or c^rs, ^ o are now a f f i l iated and chartered and backed by t e C I O .
Thi3 s t r u r r l ^
as not
br uf^.t on by u i .
The r reTr r y ' o r d e r s hn^ t ^ e in i ^ e vor.t rs and
oven t e d r i v e r s w o vêre on t e payroll or * o e trucks v ^ r e o nod
by the b r e w e r i e s .
The over-the-road " o r g
as
jne by contracting
te.amt r^
ho w^re u e i b e r ? of our u n ^ n .
^ne of t ^ loc; 1 unions
er^ a f e d i n the bottlin; and t ^ d e l i v e r y or d i s t r butinf ^ r
t l ^ r s had )ec^me m^ôers of the I n t ^ m - t l
<roth<=-rhood of
3t rs by
l.ao't a un ni-ioua vute of t e
b^rs i p .
I have s ant t irty years tr
n
to taxe a s e t t l aant t.ith t ^ Jra^ry V o r k e r s .
They have r e f *sad to carr
o i t a proposition t
n t ^y
at one time had apraad t o .
This was about thre** years apo in ^ l o i d a .
In
T*ny p l a c e s e n t i r e l y we^t of tae
Mouî a i n s a l l tf.e i i H i e
u t s i d e v r.t r
-ployed r. Oreêri 4 a e
b rs of our o
s.iition.
I n tha C i t y o f -hica?o ani in t i e H t - )f J t . L c u i s , a l i o
in
i n n e a p o l l s and 3 t . P a u l , a l l the d r i v e r s and platform man and
a l l o u t s i d e workers are n e s b rs o f the I n t e r n t.lonnl Broth^rh
d of
Teanster^.
I n s j * fe^ i i ^ t a n c e ^ east o f t
r.occy tountain* t e
insida rorker^ belong to t . e orawery W o r k e r s , and tha twn o r ! a n i z i t i o o s are working t o g a t h a r .
I n âwartt, Haw
^nd sur ^ .r.înf
:. b:
< ,
) t
^ *.- - i . I .^r
7.'!.; a* i l l * . - !t^%rtars are
a*3bars of tha I n t e r n a t i o n a l Jrotharhood o f Tea*-
Thomas A. Cuimo - 2 - November 1 9 ,
1946
sters.
In t e C i t
of Pittsburg:;, tht C I O , vantint to prove th-'ir , r e a t
power and strength, to-k up tie fight of t e Brew ry s o r t e r s , and
althoujr
t ey had t e drivers that a e employed d i r e c t l y by the
breweryowners, têy r-fu3ed to load our ;:.eiiber3 w o were wording
for contracting team owners or v to w re wortint for distributors
of beer, . hicn d i s t r tutors are not owners of breweries, but *ho?e
e ployee3 are members of t . e Intern tional drothc hood of Teamster
b- thîr own choice.
^ h i s fit it t as forced on us as a result if - <e C I O , *n t e plea ing
of t e Brewery " o r : e r s * International Jn on an- t'.e local un'ons in
Pittsburgh ta<int up the f i g h t and, &3 staged above, refusing to
load our truccs, something ^ h i c h they have bee. doing for a nurb^r
of y e a r s .
In other * o r d s , they thren dov*n the gauntlet and disturbed a condition that had been prevailinr for a long time.
In the City of P h i l a d e l p h i a , where we have over 2 0 , 0 ^ 0 members, they
attempted t e sa e ti.in, , but t ie breweries the e stood by us and
our o r g a . i s a t on has almost entirely succeeded in pre enting the
d i s t r i b u t i o n of b e e r , and the most of the l n ; i e bre- ry workers are
me ployed as a result of the fact th t t e driver3 n i l l not
ove
the beer becaise of the fight forced on ui in Pittsburgh by the
Brewery lorccr^ and t e C I O .
The 3+e^L Tôr^^r ,
are C I O , are nlô helpirn t e revary
orders.
Tê ^ i n e
orker , part of tê American Federat on of Laoor,
have pltdied us ev ry :in
of assi tance that t
' can îve us.
I t has te*n cabled to our attest on b " our feneral organizers **ho
are in t i e
i i c r i c t endeavoring to look a f t e r the interei 3 of our
bership that the members of your local union are ( )inf thr ugh
t-e picket lines established by our unions in Pittsburgh ani haulstrike-bound b ^r in and out of the brewerif3 under police protection.
The Gov m o r of Pennsylvania has at reed
t
j
to a
front extent and has refused t * continue to give aid of the state
police.
The Mayor of P l ' t s b u r g n , h o ^ o v r , believing thrt t . e CIO
c.ntrols
oRe vote3 t an we .
in P i t t s b u r ^ n , is giving ev^ry aid
and assistance t t . e CIO Brewery - orders a.d against our r)rot : rhood
^mbership.
I f yjur union has any members hauling beer out of t .e breweries or
hauling e r p t i * s back l n t i the breweries and crossing th* picket
line established by tie Brotherhood of Tea-sters, which picket line
has eon sanct'oned b the I n t e m a t i ' n e l U n i o n , then your local union s h o j U . t*<* steps to 1 edlately remedy this s i t u a t i o n .
In
other * o r d s , i f your union hss any rs**sbers going throat! thl^ picket l i n e , y i j sre ^ Lug Jnst t e things that the International Union
13 tr
o to present o* ^r u i m fr
:olng, and in a certain way
yoa sre eadeav ring to brtat tne s t r l t e and help the CIO s r a l n s t
i'ho ias A. Cummo - 3 - Iôvei. )er
1.946
the I n t e r n a t i o n a l Brotherhood.
Such c o n d i t i o n s , i f they do prev a i l in your u n i o n , are entirely a f ^ i m t the tut r u . f t o a a l p o l i c y ,
a.id It i3 sxaethinr . e v,?re never c j n f r j a t e a v<lt
before.
I ask y ^ u , therefore, in the nase of th- International Jnio , to
lo R into this r a t t e r and to endeavor to stop any of your ne b rs
fror
A n ? t .r
h t .e icket lines established b - t:<e brotherhood
membership who are strugfli i; to maintain their j u r i s d i c t i o n and
their rights a a i n ^ t t e CIO Brewery *'orker3.
<e -ember i f your membership are on 3trike and another union wa3 foinf t rjufh vour ticket lines and said stride or picket lines vstê
poroved
y t e I n t e r i.ational J n ' o n , tre International Executive
loard
uld i r . ' f d l a t e l y prevent t <* oth< r union from in any way acting in such a manner as to i n j u r e your pictet l i n e or your s t r i k e .
Vie asc you, t u e r e f o r e , t do for tho e people and for tieir Intern a t i o n a l j;.ion that which yo : would expect to bp- done for yourselves
i f t e circumstances
ere reversed.
I f members f a i l t ) respond to your r e ; u e s t to cea3e rolng thr ugh
our picket lines in P i ^ t s b u r f ' , you have t e r i f h t to prefer
charge3 against such m uburs a<< see t at t <? are penalized.
If
tne employers of t oge
en — t . a t i , the distributors in your
d i s t r i c t — iii3i3t that you have a contract an
that you 3hould
carry out the contract, even to t e exte t of
trite breo<ii , you
advi3e t -a that t pre i 3 no li? or cont act t at compels us to fo
t -c.f
our c ^ pick t line- a u l to act as stride br'.aters.
I f t " i n d i v i d u a l members refuse to obey yo.;r orders and threaten
to leave y o : r membership and join the C I O , tlen t at is 30 e t h i n f
ou must suffer i f you have to for the tiro b -inr, but reaenber any
such a m b e r ta in? such a position as refuslnf to obey th<* orders
and r e ; u e s t s of yo r uni n tiu of the I n t e r n a t i o n a l Jnion muy be
expelled by yiur union for a v i o l a t i o n of your orue s t^d for helpin
breat the s t r i k e of our breverv m^mberohip 'n Pitts urf , **h(.
a r " stant in. loyal to their )Blif-*tion and to their a f f i l i a t i o n
ith
the International jroth rhoc^ and wit
the American federation of
Labor, and said expel ed " nber cru* never a r r i u hold :
h^rship in
the Teamsters' Union or in the A m ^ r i c n Federation of L i h r r .
Trusting you w i l l look i. to this matter lm, ediately ana with very
tin e^t r e g a r d * , I am
Fraternally
C r * f AL T
A !i
'ouri,
3IEA
I
LOCAL
UN)ON
No
776
FRONT AND PtNE STREETS. WARRtSBURO. PA.
SAMUEL A. U t T E R
PmnotNT
R O B E R T K M O U S E . Vtct P - m o t M T
THOMAS A. GUMMO. Hsc.nT..YT;
November 2 C ,
K r . J a n i e l J . T o b i n , General P r e s i d n t ,
I n t e r n a t i o n a l B r o t h e r h o o d of T e a m s t e r s ,
Warehousemen and H e l p e r s of * m e r i c n
222 L . Michigan s t r e e t ,
Dear S i r
and
1946
Chauffeurs,
Brother:
.Ye m *e r e a d , w i t h g r e a t i n t e r e s t , your
w h e r e i n y o u O u t l i n e d the b e e r s i t u a t i o n
letter of Nov.
in Pittsburgh,
19th,
Penna.
Y o u s t a t e that the g e n e r a l o r g a n i z e r h a v e c a l l e d your a t t e n t i o n
t o Hie f a c t that members of our l o c a l u n i o n a r e g o i n g t h r o u g h
the n i c k e t l i n e s e s t a b l i s h e d by our U n i o n i n P i t t s b u r g h . -<e
know o f * o n l y one c a s e o f t h i s k i n d , I n s o f a r a s our members a r e
concerned.
I n t h i s one l n s t u o ( 9 , o u r member was o r d e r e d b e f o r e our L o c a l
e x e c u t i v e ^ o a r d , a f t e r char_.es w e r e p r e f e r r e d a g a i n s t h i m ,
a ,^ he .vas s u s p e n d e d from our o r g a n i z a t i o n , ^ o w , i f t a e r e are
any o t h e r members ^ u l l t y o f n o t r e s p e c t i n g a T e s t e r s p i c k e t
l i n e , an^ v.-e a r c a d v i s e d to t h i s e f f e c t , we s h a l l d e a l w i t h
such members a c c o r d i n g l y .
<',e a s s u r e
you of
our c o n t i n u e d
cooperation.
Fraternally
yours,
Robert d . Knouse, President
Local Union H o . 7 7 6
RHK:mkl
loeu—108
November 2 1 ,
Herbert S . Thatcher,
736 howen b u i l d i n g ,
315-15th S t . N . W . ,
Washington 5, D. C.
Dear Mr.
1947
Attorney
Thatcher,
I have instructed Allen K l i n e , Representative
of Local 7 7 6 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to
confer wit! you, along with their Attorney, regarding the Central Storage and Transfer
Company.
fJnder a similar instance the late Judê Padway
advised against taxing any a c t i o n , ?t tr is time.
However, Kline will give you a l l the d e t a i l s .
Sincerely
TKF/ MH
yours,
ACTIN . PJR DANIEL J .
GENERAL PRESIDENT
TJnIH
November 2 2 ,
1946
Mr. Pobert H . Knouse, President
Local Uni -n Nn. 776
P^-ont and Pine rtre^ts
Pirrlsbur-*, Pennsylvania
Pr r S i r and Prot
cr:
Tlmak you for your letter of November 20 in answer to
President T o b i n ' ? l e t t e r of Nov?nYfr 19 in
he
o'ltliêd the b<=er rltustion in ^ I t t f ^ - r ^ .
have note?* the action of your ô rd regnrdln^ viol a t i o n of our o n ticket l i n e s .
As I pointed ût '-"n
I attenle
t ' ^ pt te -eeti; ^ n P i t t s ^ - ^ ^ ^ , yp need
t te côpo-ati^n of ell of -ûr eople in that *lst-'ct
to brinq a b m t a ,ulck settlement in this controversy.
Fraternally you-s,
CÎNG FOP A N I H , J .
OÎJFRAL P T S i m . : '
TOBIN
t
LAW O F F I C E S
O f
PADWAY, WOLL. THATCHER. GLENN
GENERAL
COUNSEL. AMERICAN
November 2 6 ,
FEDERATION
1947.
&
OF
W!LSON
LABOR
736
BOWEN
BUtLDtNG
WASWtNOTON
TELEPHONE
5 . D. C .
REPUBLIC
A G OOLOBEHO
Mr. Thomas E . F l y n n , Acting P r e s i d e n t ,
I n t e r n a t i o n a l Brotherhood of T e a m s t e r s ,
C h a u f f e u r s , Warehousemen & Helpers of America,
2 2 2 East Michigan S t r e e t ,
Indianapolis 4 ,
Indiana.
Dear Tom:
Mr. A l l e n K l i n e , Representative of Local 776
of H a r r i s b u r g , P e n n s y l v a n i a , along w i t h h i s attorney,
S i d n e y H a n d l e r , c o n f e r r e d w i t h me this morning on the
Central Storage and T r a n s f e r Company matter.
C e r t a i n employees, members of the Brotherhood,
employed at c e r t a i n union terminals ( i . e . , terminals having
closad-shop contracts w i t h the Brotherhood) have refused
to nandle or unload goods brought in by non-union d r i v e r s .
Among the goods which these employees have refused to
handle are goods brought i n by non-union d r i v e r s of the
C e n t r a l Storage & T r a n s f e r Company.
This refusal on the
part of the Terminal Company employees to handle or unload
the goods is c l e a r l y a v i o l a t i o n o f the Taft-Hartley Law
i f t h e i r a c t i o n can be shown to be union sponsored or
a u t h o r i z e d , and such v i o l a t i o n would subject the union to
an i n j u n c t i o n or l i a b i l i t y f o r damages.
A c c o r d i n g l y , u n l e s s the l o c a l is prepared to
make a test case of thia s i t u a t i o n , i t should not in any
way engage l n a u c n conduct aa a u n i o n .
I do not s e e any
point in making a test ease out o f i t . Inasmuch a s the
I n t e r n a t i o n a l now haa b e f o r e the United States Supreme
Court the Denver Milk Producera caae which i n * ) Ives thia
very q u e s t i o n , and the c o n a t l t u t l o n a l iaaues w i l l undoubtedly be determined i n that c a a e .
We have accordingly adviaed
the l o c a l not to engage i n any auch a c t i v i t y .
1717
G3-133R
Mr. Thomas A.
Mynn,
November 26,
.3
1947,
'
However, another issue is involved.
I t appears
that the l o c a l has not i n f a c t engaged in such a c t i v i t y as
a local.
On the contrary, the local has informed its members tnat such refusal to handle or unload goods is a violation of the Taft-Hartley Act and should not be engaged i n .
Furthermore, a notice to this effect has been posted on the
b u l l e t i n board.
Further, the local representative, Mr.
K l i n e , informed the stewards on the j o b , in the presence
of the employer, that they should not permit such conduct.
I n spite of such affirmative a c t i o n by the l o c a l , the men
on the job refused to unload non-union goods.
Under such
circumstances, it is my c o n v i c t i o n that the union has done
a l l within i t s power to comply with the law and certainly
cannot be expected to forceably require its members to perform any type of work.
I f the members, as a matter of
their own i n d i v i d u a l conscience, do not want to work upon
those goods, that is their b u s i n e s s , and the local cannot,
nor should it be expected to, do any more.
C e r t a i n l y , we
are not called upon to expel our members for such conduct.
T h e r e f o r e , I feel that the union should s i t tight on its
present position, and i f the employer wishes to b r i n g
charges or f i l e s u i t , that i s a matter which should be
l i t i g a t e d , and the International should back the litigation because a very important principle is involved, as
you can s e e .
I t should be remembered, however, that any
members who refuse to handle such goods in spite of the
position taken by t h e i r o r g a n i z a t i o n would be subject to
discharge by the employer, and the union could not take
up such discharge as a grievance.
Any further repercusaiona of such discharges should be taken up with this off i c e if and when they occur, b u t , for the present, the
foregoing i s a l l the advice that we can g i v e .
V I t h kindest
personal regards,
I am,
Sincerely y o u r s ,
Herbert S .
HST-HR
Thatcner.
ov
ber
<ir. Th ms A . Guurio, Jecr^tarv-Treasjrer
L o c a l Union 776
101 P i n e
treet
d a r r i s b a r g , Pe
sylvania
Lear S i r and Brother:
I a.i er.clo inp a copy of a l e t t e r r ceived
from one of voir n-nbers who is a steward
at on^ of t e b n r a : .
As you kn w, it i s tê policy of thi
I n t e r n a t i o n a l Jnicu rut to answer letters
f r o n i n d i v i d u a l rmnber^ unl*?i
they b?ar
tae s e ' l j f thf u n i ^ n .
This
is f i r vuar inform
ar^
Frat'-r c l i ,
ACTING
TFFriM
Enc.
disposal.
yours,
D / . M F L . . 70 1 1 . ,
RAL PR^lI " * T
27,
December 1,
1^7
Alan E . K l i n e , Secretary-Treasurer
Local Union 7 7 6 ,
101 Pine S t . ,
Harrisburg, P a .
DearSir and Brother:
With further reference to our phone conversation, I am
for arding copy of a l e t er,addressed to rne by Herbert S
Thatcher, Attorney in the o f f i c e s of our General Counsel
which is for your information and f i l e s .
Fraternally
TEF/mvc
Encl:
yours,
ACTING FOH DANIEL J
GENrRAL PRESIDENT
A!
LOCAL
UNtON
No.
776
lOI
PtNt STREtT. HARRtHBURO.
PtNMA.
T t n e w o M t . 4 7 0 3 ) AMD 6 - e < ! )
M*rch 1 6 ,
1948
Mr. Thomas E . F l y n n , Acting General President
Indianapolis, Ind.
Dear Tom:
* i t h reference to your l e t t e r of December 1 , 1947 and the
enclosure from Herbert S . Thatcher, E s q . , I wish to state
that t h i s case seems to be a closed issue now.
Central Storgge and Transfer Company threatened to sue the
companies involved in this case unless they discharged certain of our members for refusing to work with their nonunion employees. Central Storage was under the impression
that this a c t i o n would bring a counter-suit on the Local
Union. Since the lawyer for the employers could find no
breach of the law on our part,
they decided to drop this
action nor did any of the employers discharge any of our
members.
At present when Central Storage has any f r e i g h t for transfer
with any Company we have under contract, our men go to Central
Storage to make the pick-ups or d e l i v e r i e s , but non-union men
d o n ' t come to the terminals we have under closed shop contracts.
This i s n ' t the solution we had hoped for but it certainly
better than having the condition get out of control.
is
#e are now attempting to organize Central Storage and we w i l l
inform you further of any developments.
Fraternally
Al _
.
yours,
,
e'y-Treaa
Way 3 , 1 9 4 8
H r . Alan E . E l l n e , Secretary-Treasurer
Local Union N o . 776
101 Pina Street
H a r r l s b u r g , Pennsylvania
Dear S i r and B r o t h e r :
Thia la to adviae you that General Organizer Albert
D i e t r i c h h&s bean assigned by thia o f f i c e to cover
the statea of Pennsylvania and Maryland aa v e i l as
Washington. D . C .
I t la the d e s i r e of the International
Union that you cooperate with Organizer D i e t r i c h to the
fulleat extent.
Organizer D i e t r i c h ' a o f f i c e la located at 1 7 3 5
Avenue, Pittaburgh, Pennsylvania.
Penn
I t la the d e s i r e of thia o f f i c e that on a n y matters
confronting the local union that necessitates tha
asaiatance or advice o f an I n t e r n a t i o n a l Representative,
that the local union contact Brother D i e t r i c h .
However,
matters needing the direct attention of the International
O f f i c e should be a d d r e s s e d to the w r i t e r .
With beat w l a h e a , I am
Fraternally
yours.
A C T U M FOR DANIEL J .
GENERAL PRESIDENT
TEPr
TOBD!
July 9 ,
1948
A l a s a . K l i n e , Secretary-Treasurer
Local Uni n 7 7 6 ,
101 P i n * S t . ,
Harrisburg, Pa.
De^r S i r and Brother*
Due to serious c o n f l i c t s involving 3omo of our local u n i m *
in the truck-away operations, we are calling a Conference
to b* iield at P i t t s b u r g h , P a . , Tuesday, July 20th .t 10 A . M .
I t la imperative th^t your Loc^l Unl^n be represented at
this Conference and
s request th t you wire or ./rite to §en^ral
Organizer A l b e r t D l e t r i c i , 1733 Pa.m Avenue, P l t t * b u r g h , P a . ,
( l * h ° n * - A t l a n t i c
7336) for hotel accomodation*.
He t i l l also
advise you where the Conference w i l l be h e l d .
This controversy involves Local 2 4 9 , Pittsburgh, P a . , Local 4 3 0 ,
York, P a . , Local 7 6 4 , H i l t o n , P a . , Local 7 7 6 , Harrisburg, P a . ,
Local 2 2 9 , bcranton, P a . , Local 9 6 4 , C l e v e l a n d , O h i o ,
Local 2 9 9 , D e t r o i t , Michigan, Loc^l 4 4 9 , D u f f a l o , N . Y . ,
Local 7 1 3 , Chic go, I l l i n o i * .
I an today addressing to General Organizer Dietrich a conplet*
f i l e on the complaints received <^t this o f f l c * .
I rwque*t
that ever/ e f f o r t b * mad* to bring about a mutual agreement
without the necesaity of an appe-1 to t h l * o f f i c * .
Fraternally yot r s .
I y/wvc
ACTII.3 FUR TAHIEL J .
GENERAL PH^SIPEET
TOBIN
October 1 5 ,
1948
X r . F.<?. Brewster, Sec'y-Treas.
rs Joint Council No. 2 8
552 ênny v;ay
Seattle
-âsh.
iêar S i r and Brother:
On Sunday, October 1 0 , 1 9 4 8 our Local Union had a regular
n e a t l y of tire general membership, ne palyed the recordir^
by Vice-fresident Dave ^ e k and our memberaaip was very
lu^reised by the mess^ ;e it contained.
A motion waa passed that we notify the Retail Clerks and
lachlnlzt. ^nions that o-ur l o c a l union is with rawing a l l
our support n c r a l l y , materially ai.d f i n a n c i a l l y until such
time as Uiey a r e a ^ a i n i n the good graccs of our International
Lnion a m Tea a ^ e r s Joint Council No. 26 of S e a t t l e , W a s h i n g t o n .
fraternally
Alan
leou-19e-a fl
c . c . to * * n i * l
Tobln
your?,
Kline, ês.
Traaa.
fMOMt*;
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CHAUFFEURS.
TEAMSTERS
LOCAL
UMtON
N o .
AND
HELPERS
7 7 6
I n t . m a t i o Q A i B r o t h . t h o o d o( T M m a t . n ,
ChauM.ut.,
W M . h o u . . m # c . a d H * i p * n o! A m . r i c .
!0!
PtNE
STREET
WARRtSBURG
PENNA.
February 9 , 1949
Mr.Paniel J . Tobin, General President
International Brotherhood of Teansters Chauffeurs, warehousenen
and Helpers of .America
Dear Sir and
Brother:
arc enclosing copies of two pieoes of correspondence forwarded
to the International Teanster, itiich, we believe, are self-cxplanatory and w U c h
îth Idndest
you will be interested in reading.
personal regarda, I regain
fraternally yours,
Edgar (lAif,Pre<ident
ieou-lS ^ a f l
Bael-2
a .<!<
CHAUFFEURS,
TEAMSTERS
LOCAL
UNtON
AND
HELPERS
No. 7 7 6
International Brotherhood o( T.amat.ra, Chauff.ura,
War.houaom.n and Heipart of America
tOl
PiNE
STREET
HARRtSBURG.
PENNA.
February 9 , 1949
The International Teanster
810 Rhode Island Ave
Washington, 18, D . C .
Dear Sir and Brother;
Tie are enclosing a copy of a letter written by ace of our members
to the columnist, TTestbrooke Pegler, which we feel speaks for itself.
I f , by chance, you oould find space in,
and feel it worthy of publishing,
in the monthly magazine, it would be appreciated. Sho Id you like a
" story " on the member who Tarcte the letter, write to us, and w will
furnish you with seme facts.
A
copy
of this letter ia being forwarded to Brother Tobin and Brother
Beck since it rakes cce feel proud that they represent men who do know
and ackno* ledge their efforts.
Fraternally yours.
leou-198-afl
e . t . to Daniel J . Tobin
Dai* Back
COPT
OP
A
AN OPTH BETTER TO TEST BROOKE PEGIER
Dear
"Peggy"
After reading your oolunn of February 5 , 1949, I was so overwhelmed that I felt
canpelled to write you about It* Zsaatzxzw I am a taxidriver in Herriaburg, Banna.,,
a member of the A+F. of L* Teamsters and Chai ffeurs, tocal Union # 776, so what you
said was very vital t o me,
Then I waa a boy in knee britches I was acquainted with another " Peggy " who, much
like yourself, was always talking but never saying anything but that ia There the
similarity ended—for that part of this " Peggy " that was wooden was below his knee,
not above his collar.
You know " Peggy " your ravings against Unions could carry drastic retaliations
against yourself. Lets explore t h i s angle for a moment——Suppose, for example, your
Union milk or bakery driver refused to serve you. Union hotel and restaurant employees
refused to serve you, all Union newspaper workers refused to work for any newspaper
who printed your column,all Union worknra should refuse to buy any paper that printed
your column. Then again suppose all organized transportation workers should refuse to
move any piece of equipment upon which you might be a passenger. You do, of course,
know that plane p i l o t s , locanotive engineers, trolley motormen, bus, cab and truck
drivers are almost all Union men.
If this shouM coca to pass, " Peggy " your column would be about through—then you might h
have to go to wo A * Now comes the rub, "Peggy * , a l l worthwhile jobs are Union jobs.
" Peggy " but owing to your stand on Union, you would never be able to get a Union card
of any kind, so any worth#tile job would be closed t o you. * Peggy " it would be terrible
i f you should have t o knock on acme ones' tack door for a cup of coffee, and you would
be handed out a cup of Grand Union coffee.
I don't suppose you ever send or receive Nay telegrams, as they would n*ve t o be western
Union, and I den't suppose Then you are in the Western part of the country that you ever
travel an the Unicn Pacific. See That I nBan, " Peggy " , that wourd, that ia so hateful
to you, enters intc every phase of your l i f e . Your clothes, your shoes, your car are
just a few examples.
Then you rave about Dtm Tobin and Dave Beck. You insult the intelli fence of every Union
man in thBae United States ^ e n ycu speak of them as you did. These men enjoy the
respect and admiiwtion of the tank aad file of the maaberahip because of their devotion
to their Interest and are annoying the fruits of t h e i r efforts to advance th eir social
and eccmcsdo welfare.
You know " Peggy * it must be gall and wormwood to you to reside in this Union of these
United States, ihich in turn, so valiantly supports the United Naticnna, which is a
Unicn of the peace loving nations of the World. Funny how that word Union cropa up in
anything worthwhile, ian't i t * Peggy * . Than again that bundle of moaa-colored paper
you collect for writing your insidious column of yours is endorsed with those unforgettable words B . Pluribus Unuat* You are familiar with the tranaalation.
Wee re In this world to help each other, * Peggy * but no one will ever accuse you of
doing anyone any good. But don't be diao ouraped * Peggy * you aound bad n<*, but ycu
will malt* a lot of people happy tone day idler you start atop sounding bad <md atart to
ana 11 tad. You know * I^ggy — i n a boat.
Sincerely ynara.
Sigted by
lee T. Carnally
2&S6 Walnut at,
Harrlatas-g,
DAN'S SUCCESSOR
By Weatbrook Peqter
CHICAGO.
Apart from changes that may
hp made in Federal and state laws,
great political rearrangement* are
taking place within the unions
themselves. Some of the old parasites are retiring on royal pension*, having held office longer
than most kings ever did.
,!t "Ms now evident that Dan
Tohin, the emperor-president of
the Teamsters' Union, may at last
be written off as a retired barnacle
and historic mountebank.
WMle Tobin maintains a fictitious ntatus of ascended spirit benigtUy fuiding the jerky works of
Dava Beck, hi* successor, from the
royal Winter palace on Miami
He*,*. I h * fact is that Beck pushed
him out. He had to go. Mr. Beck.
!sts sf Be:tt!e where be ranged
as Crand Satrap of the West,
maneuvered himself into a new
post of executive position s*. the
last convention. U * f o t e a d Tobin
to create this ioh for Mm and
equip it with plenary powers. *t*hject to the royal v e r b o t e n whtch
Dan now i< afraid to wield.
MEW SYSTEM
As executive vice-president with
great power*. Back n D a n a succaasor in all but the title. Back
Is rn*w churning great commotions
withia the teamsters unian of one
miMten-anbjacta. indudtng nulkera.
embaimert. pallbearers. tea met)
ciana. cannery workers and. of
conraa. faoal and long dtatanca
haulers and warehouee handa.
Lately. Beck has been eperattnr in
Ch c a w a t + t h a alarm *f John
O'Brien, the regular r a r * e n a l ^ r e .
preeidanLwhrnn he haa sapevsedad like a gaaleHnr from Bevrb.
tesgaden aestt §a te "a sate!" tha
Beck has a new plan of organiration which, under Truman, probably will make him the most powerful individual in the history of
the union movement and certainly
the most brutal since John L.
Lewis ran the CfO. He Is abolishing the old regional divisions and
creating a system of about 15
craft jurisdictions. Each will have
national jurisdiction o v e r
it*
craftsmen and, consequently, over
the respective industries. Each
will have a vice-president respon.
sible to Beck who can be super,
seded in case of rebellion. And.
in combination, these craft union*
will control not only the distribution of an enormous amount of
food but even the preparation of
much of it and the economic life
of the farmers and fishermen who
produce it.
MILK CONTROL
The control of cannery workera
is essential to this phase. Through
them he can coat rot the producer*
who include many great corporate
farm* with no more pride, principle nor cenacien n than soultes*
corporations ever have. Milk ts
another food that he i* surrounding in a benign Intent to Improve
the lot of the worker*.
Beck is actually creating a new
C ! 0 and he has shown great power
and statesmanship in putting thi*
over.
HI* skill in deposing of
Tobin was admirabie from the
professional *tand#B;nt. He may
have used (ntimidotion. The old
fakat had beM!-s gteat gambler on
tha hor*es and tab!e sports for
years. Mv*„ P t . A - , . Trumas's
old bo*i. Tom Peode*g**t. couldn't
i'fk those . hancee. Beck, a coldeyed. cold-blooded aspirant who
has ne vice but amhitien, watched
Tobin for years and knew all about
Mm.
TURNED DOWN
Tobin palled the rug frtrn under
MmaaM when he ashed Truman tn
prewtiaa h i * the jab of Secrete,
of Labor !a*t Samater. A
ptlitidan *hmJJ have ) „ M r , the:
hta record made h " * qnavails f*r any such trust even under Tru
man. aaida freta A . . b ^ . t . s fact
ha* the CM and *
noa^
*< hmth
have t
^py^f
sua
Tnrr.^
^"wn. Tobin
-*d deterred d * mn§<Mty a^ the
.rn-presxfente fr#m tndorsfng
T^â"
Trntnnn. j)^
ceWTte.
leaW^ of th(< nad Jtat wna an.
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why
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with
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Qattar^l ty
af! She re<n!n ntas of hr- t^rw e
an Ssa $
<B SMio^
a y—r and all esâas p).. f
June 1 ,
1949
Mr. Alan E . K l i n e , Secretary-Treasurer
Local Union N o . 7 7 6
101 Pine Street
Dear S i r and Brother!
I an enclosing herewith copy of a l e t t e r addressed to
Charles Cartwright, Recording Secretary of Teaasters
Joint Council 2 0 .
Tou w i l l note that Teaafters Joint
Council 2 0 la now o f f i c i a l l y d i s s o l v e d .
I an hereby i n s t r u c t i n g your local union to lnaaedlately
a f f i l i a t e with Teaasters Joint Council 5 3 of
P h i l a d e l p h i a , Pennsylvania.
Fraternally
yours.
ACTING POH DANIEL J .
GENERAL PRESIDENT
TEP!HS
Enel.
TCBIN
July 2 6 ,
1951
Mr. Alan E . K l i n * , Secretary-Treasurer
Tesmsters Local Union Mo. 776
101 Pine Street
Harrlsburg, Pennsylvania
In an e f f o r t to avoid unnecessary delay in the processing of
strike requests, we l i s t below the outline to be followed
when submitting information to this o f f i c e .
These f a c t s must
be furnished the o f f i c e of the General President In s direct
request from the local union involved end sre in eddltlon to
the Information and approval furnished by the Joint Council.
No ectlon w i l l be taken by the International Union u n t i l such
information has been r e c e i v e d .
Actual number of men Involved,
Detailed cause of dispute (give actual d i f f e r e n c e s e x i s t i n g ) .
Date contract e x p i r e d , or e x p i r e s ,
Means used to bring sbout s settlement.
Name of employer, employers, group or a s s o c i a t i o n ,
Have you o f f e r e d a r b i t r a t i o n , i f s o , has i t been accepted or
rejected.
Have you complied with a l l atste and federal lews, including
the Tsft-Hartley Lew,
H*va you complied with A r t i c l e X I I , Section 1 ( b ) and ( d ) of
the International C o n s t i t u t i o n ,
Written approval from your J o i n t Council must be furnished
this o f f i c e .
Advise your members i f they s t r i k e before approval from this
International Union i s received i n your o f f i c e , e i t h e r in
writing or by w i r e , they w i l l not be e n t i t l e d to receive f l n a n
o i a l b e n e f i t s from the International Union.
We suggest you furnish the above information at the time you
request s t r i k e approval from your J o i n t C o u n c i l .
Pretwmally
ACTIE0 H *
TE? t
yours,
DANIEL J .
OZHTHAL PRESIDENT
TOBIH
August 2 1 ,
1951
Mr. Alan E. K l i n e , Sec'y-Treasurer
Local Union Mo. ^ 7 6 ,
101 Pine S t . ,
Harrisburg, P a .
Referring to your Local Union By-Lava, the only b o o k l e t
we hold in this office bears the approval date of July
5 , 194.6, approximately K y e i r prior to our Augvst 19^7
International Convention.
After the holding of each International Convention and
the revision and reprinting of our Constitution, which
is then nailed out to our local unions, the letter
should at once set pbout r * * i s i r f their local by-laws,
finally sending thorn in here for approval.
Upon their
return they are to be printed for distribution to the
genaral membership and then three copies sent to the
office of the General President.
We request that you give this most important matter your
prompt a t t e n t i o n .
Fraternally ycurs.
TEFAflH
ACTING fOr DANIHL J .
GENERAL PPESIDEKT
TOBIN
lyoSt
CHAUFFEURS,
TEAMSTERS
AND
HELPERS
LOCAL UNtON N o . 7 7 6
tntemations) Brotherhood
Teamsters. ChauHeurs,
Warehousemen and Helpers el America
10! PtNE
STREET
HARRiSBURG.
PENNA.
August 22, 1951
Mr. ômas Flyn.n, Executive Assistant
I . B. of T. C.
& H . of A.
Indianapolis, 4 , Indiana
Lear Sir and Brother:
In Hay of 1947 when it became apparent
that the Taft-Hartley law would become the lavr of the land,
our Local Union, at three consecutive m e e t i n g s , voted
unanimously to disband the Local Union Constitution and
conduct the affairs of the Lucal Union solely under the
Constitution provided by the international Union Conventions.
I an very sorry
you were not
notified that this action was taken, however, we felt that
it vas the best for our Local Union due to the unsettled
conditions at the tine.
I f and mhen we again revise our
Local Union By-Laws and Constitution they will immediately
bt* forwarded to the international Union for aoproval.
Kindly notify me icmediately i f this
action was erroneous.
Fraternally yours.
Secretary-Treasurer
AEKtmh
August 2 7 ,
1951
Mr. Alan E . K l l n a , Sec'y-Treasurer
Loca
Union Wo. 7 7 6 ,
101 Pine S t . ,
Harrlsburg, .
Penna.
This w i l l acknowledge your letter of August 2 2 ,
1 9 5 1 , advising that your Local Union is rov operating
under the I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n s t i t u t i o n .
This is very satisfactory to this
Fraternally
TEF/!4MH
office.
yours,
ACTING FOR DAKISL J .
G E ERAL PRESIDENT
TOBIM
Lemoyne, P i .
October 3 , 1951
Mr.
Tobin
Dear S i r :
I am writing this letter because we are not being treated right
by our employer, Mr Martin L . Speck, and by the local union
^ 7 7 6 here at Harrisburgh.
Mr Allen Kline is our man here.
We
do not have a man in our work to go to with our grievances.
Ve
have to go to Kline and when we do half the time he does not
have time to talk to u s .
And when we do get to talk to him he
says he w i l l take i t up with Mr. Speck, then we are told i f we
go to the union again we w i l l loose our Job and I personally
know that Kline is bought off by $ 1 0 . 0 0 or $ 2 0 . 0 0 and you never
hear anything more about i t at the present time there is about
ten of us working for Mr. Speck which is about six to many.
We are not getting paid the mileage which we have to drive and
over-the-road we have to d r i v e , for example, I picked up a load
of cars in Cleveland, Ohio.
Three was consigned to Easton, Mc.
one to Federalsburg, Md.
I t is supposed to be 485 miles to
Erston where I droped off threecars.
This mileage is out of
Cleveland, Ohio and from Cleveland to Federalsburg is 4 9 1 ,
Out
of Cleveland and i t is 19 miles from Eaaton to Pederalsburgh.
Mow they said I was on my way home but when I was at Federalsburg
I was s t i l l 491 miles away, from home and when I was at Easton
only 4 8 5 , miles away from home.
How why should I not be paid for the 19 miles instead of the
half of that which Is 9^ m i l e s .
I t does not matter where we
have a s p l i t load to we only get paid h a l f the mileage and there
is very l i t t l e of our mileage Is r i g h t .
We do not get paid for
changing tires out on the road.
He expects us to wash our o u t f i t
for nothing.
We do not get paid lay over time or break down time.
We have to furnish money to run his b u s i n e s s , such as turnpike
toll bridge toll phone to over night lodging end if we break down
on the road we are supposed to have enough money to cover any
expense that might come up.
We do not get paid for our extra
skid dropr.
When we have to go to two places to pick up cart some
weeks we do not make enough money to keep up our expensea and
keep his business running.
There Is a lot of other things I could tall you but maybe you
would not be interested e i t h e r .
Just lika Mr. Kline a f t e r a l l
I pay ay dues each month and a lot of tha boys would like to see
you come here to Mr. Specks place at Dillaburgh and bring Mr
Kline a l o n f .
We represent about 5 or 6 different l o c a l s .
M .
S p e c k s a y e t h a t w a y we c a n n o t a l l g o to the u n i o n a t o n c e a n d
m a k e a c o m p l a i n t , s o f o r a s s m a l l a s h e i s I t h i n k we s h o u l d a l l
be p u t i n one l o c a l a n d then a S t e w a r t a p p o i n t e d .
I have been with Mr. Speck ever since he has had trailors and
been in business and the boys thought i t was in my place to write
to you and see i f we get any kind of answer.
We are all feed
up with everything, so w i l l close hoping to hear from you soon
and maybe meeting you soon.
I remain
/ s / Mr. Francis W. Oarlinger
624 Hammel Ave.
Lemoyne, Pa.
Member of Local Union # 7 7 6 at Harrisburg,
Card # J 1 5 6 7 1
Pa.
101 Pine S t .
October 5 ,
1951
a
1735 Penn A v e . ,
Pittsburgh,
Penna.
Enclosed is copy of l e t t e r received at this o f f i c e from
a members of Local Union No. 7 7 6 . Francis V . G a r l i n g e r ,
624 Hammel A v e . , Lenoyne, Pennsylvania, wherein he is
making some drastic and vicious charges against an o f f i cer of his Local U n i o n .
While we normally send this type of correspondence to
the local u n i o n , ve are mailing this on for your investigation and handling in l i e u of some of the statements
therein.
As you ere avare ve do not correspond with the i n d i v i d u a l
member unless h i s l e t t e r carries the seal of the organization.
However, I t might be well for you to contact
this party at the time you make the I n v e s t i g a t i o n .
Fraternally y o u r s .
GPM/MMH
rncl.
GALE f . K C R R H
H T E R ATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
H t G W A V TRUCK
AND
PR!VER$
HELPERS
K M B M L MHT
B.
EDWARD
R.
OF
T.,
C.,
W.
AND
H.
DF
AMERtCA
CRUMBOCK
AMERtCAN
FEDERATtON
OF
PW)LADELPH)AZ3,
November 1 2 ,
LABOR
PA.
1951.
Mr. Thomas Flynn,
222 E. Michigan S t r e e t ,
Indianapolis
Indiana.
Dear Tom:
A complaint concerning Allen K l i n e , Secretary-Treasurer of Local No. 7 7 6 , Harrisburg, P a . , has been referred by
your o f f i c e to Organizer D i e t r i c h .
As usual Brother Dietrich
attempted to resolve the matter without consulting me.
Local .\;o. 776 hcids membership in Joint Council #53
and I shall appreciate your sending me a copy of this complaint.
Upon receipt of t h i s , I shall see that the matter is serviced
promptly.
With kindest personal regards,
I am
pâternally yours,
EC/c.
Secretary-Treasurer.
November 1 4 ,
1951
1735 Penn A v e . ,
Pittsburgh,
Penna.
I n further reference to our letter of October 5 ,
1 9 5 1 , wherein we enclosed copy of complaint from
a member of Local 7 7 6 , Francis V . G a r l i n g e r ,
please be advised that normally these complaints
are referred to the J o i n t Council having jurisdict i o n , in this case No. 5 3 .
Therefore i t is suggested that this be handled by
J o i n t Council No. 53 and we are today sending them
copy of the member's l e t t e r .
Ve regret that through error we sent this natter
to you.
Fraternally
GFM/MMH
2nd.
youra,
GALE ? . MURRIN
INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Kovanber 1 4 ,
1951
Mr. Edward Crumbock, International Vice-President
105 Spring Garden S t r e e t ,
Philadelphia, Pa.
This v i l l acknowledge receipt of your letter of
November L2th nd th^ oversight in not referring the
enclosed complaint to you vas not T o n ' s but n i n e .
In the rush of the %ork rt t . e o f f i c e here I overlooked the fact that Local Union Ho. 776 holds
membership in your J o i n t Council, for which I am
extreiely sorry.
As p " r your request we arc enclosing the original
compl int received.
Fraternally
GFM/MMH
GAL'
F .
yours.
MKBIN
INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
November 1 4 ,
1952
Mr. Dave B * c k , Executive Vice President
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
552 Denny Way
Seattle 9 , Washington
Enclosed find a copy of a l e t t a r received here today, wherein tha w r i t e r requests a c l a r i f i c a t i o n of Article I I , Section
2 ( b ) of tha new c o n s t i t u t i o n .
Since we are f a m i l i a r with the language of the new constitut i o n , but not with the l e g i s l a t i v e lntant of the Constitutional
Coamittaa, wa are forwarding this to you, as Chairman of tha
Committee, for your h a n d l i n g .
Fraternally yours
ALBERT EVANS
AE/roo
November 1 6 ,
1951
Alan E . K l i n e , Secretary-Treasurer
Local Union 7 ^ 6 ,
101 Pine f t . ,
H a r r i s b u r g , Pa.
Dear R i r and Brother:
Enclosed is correspondence r e c e ' v e d at thia o f f i c e from
opn Arthur H . r u a ^ r l l
J r . , whic!i npper.ro to be in the
nature of n ^
^-elnt^.v^- to hin discharge at the
Hnrrlsburf; tuxicnh and Lacâô CompaJiy.
It ir noted in M s claim f c r compensation he r a ! ? e s the
question that he should have been n o t i f i e d of h i s arrearage
in d u e s .
I t is suggested that t h i s Individual be advised
the
payment of dues and the t i n e in which they are to be paid
la h i s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y and i t not only states so in the
Constitution and, I aas<Am*, in your By-Laws, but also in
the back of hia due book which he was supposed to carry
at a l l t'jaea.
Thia is being referred to you for your information and
handling.
Fraternally you r e ,
OFW/mvc
Enclt
GALE F . HCRRD!
OEKZPAL OROAXIZET
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CHAUFFEURS,
TEAMSTERS
LOCAL UNtON
No.
AND
HELPERS
776
I n t i m a t i o n a t B r o t h e r h o o d of Teamatera, C h a u H e u r a ,
W a r e h o u a o m # B a n d H#!p#ta o) A m e r i c a
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P)NE
STREET
HARRtSBURG.
\ovember 11,
PENNA
1952
Mr. Dave Meek, President-Elect
Internationa!, brotherhood of
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers
222 Last Michigan Street
Indianapolis 4 , Indiana
We wish to express our sincere congratulations, and our cooperation in the future, upon your election to President of our great
Union.
Me arc asking for an opinion, and clarification, on Section 2-B,
Article I I , under the new Constitution, adopted at our recent convention, as regards the following situation:
We have a member who has been promoted to the position of
"Foreman" of a garage within the last two months, and who
has been a member of this Local Union for approximately 8
years.
He directs the work in the garage, distributing assignments, obtaining parts, etc.
In addition, this fan is
in a position to refer to the management his opinion as to
whether or not certain members of the rroup are diligent
workers.
It was voted, by the Steward and members of this particular
operation, that this man should relinquish his book in the
Union, which he does not desire to do.
We will appreciate receiving your interpretation and advise on
the situation stated above, at your earliest convenience.
Fraternally yours,
Alan t<. hlide,
Secretary-Treasurer
j*
cc: S . Handler,
Atty.

7% International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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