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November 18, 1948
The Potters Herald
East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio
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The NLRB ruled that dissatisfied workers at Perry Norvell Co. in Huntington, W. Va., could strike for a new union's recognition despite an existing contract, as the current union was uncertified. The board issued cease and desist orders against threats and violence by strikers.
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NLRB Ruling Hits Uncertified Unions
Washington (LPA)—The NLRB ruled last week that a group of dissatisfied workers may strike for recognition of a new union, even tho another labor organization has a contract with their employer. The Taft-Hartley law bars such strikes for recognition only when the contracting union has been certified by the board, it said.
At issue was the strike of Perry Norvell Co. employes—Huntington, W. Va., shoe workers. They were protesting, under the direction of an independent committee, the discharge of a worker. Local 613 Boot & Shoe Workers Union, with which Perry Norvell has a contract, had refused to push the case.
Altho the United Shoe Workers was contacted by the independent committee, it did not finance or attempt to guide the strike. The board found that USW representatives who gave advice to the strikers were acting on their own, and that the contacts were made at the initiative of the independents.
Carrying over its recent anti-picketing decrees, however, the Board issued "cease and desist" orders against the independent groups and several of its officers. They were accused of threatening non-strikers with violence, and "chasing and shoving" them.
Washington (LPA)—The NLRB ruled last week that a group of dissatisfied workers may strike for recognition of a new union, even tho another labor organization has a contract with their employer. The Taft-Hartley law bars such strikes for recognition only when the contracting union has been certified by the board, it said.
At issue was the strike of Perry Norvell Co. employes—Huntington, W. Va., shoe workers. They were protesting, under the direction of an independent committee, the discharge of a worker. Local 613 Boot & Shoe Workers Union, with which Perry Norvell has a contract, had refused to push the case.
Altho the United Shoe Workers was contacted by the independent committee, it did not finance or attempt to guide the strike. The board found that USW representatives who gave advice to the strikers were acting on their own, and that the contacts were made at the initiative of the independents.
Carrying over its recent anti-picketing decrees, however, the Board issued "cease and desist" orders against the independent groups and several of its officers. They were accused of threatening non-strikers with violence, and "chasing and shoving" them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Nlrb Ruling
Union Strike
Labor Dispute
Taft Hartley Law
Shoe Workers
Cease And Desist
Where did it happen?
Washington; Huntington, W. Va.
Story Details
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Washington; Huntington, W. Va.
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
NLRB rules that uncertified unions can be struck for despite existing contracts; Perry Norvell Co. shoe workers strike over discharge, independent committee involved; board issues cease and desist for violence threats.