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Story February 2, 1950

The Potters Herald

East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio

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Chicago Casket Manufacturers' Association rejects Upholsterers' International Union's proposal for joint survey on industry economic issues amid negotiations; union president regrets decision, affirms commitment to members and public.

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Casket Assn. Rejects UIU Survey Offer

Chicago (LPA) — The Chicago Casket Manufacturers' Assn. has rejected an offer by the Upholsterers' International Union for an impartial survey, jointly financed, of the serious economic conditions in the industry. The Association represents 13 firms with 500 workers.

The union offer was made during long negotiations, with a view to establishing stability in the industry.

Sal B. Hoffman, UIU president, expressing regret at the rejection, said the offer was made because the union is "determined to discharge faithfully our obligations to our members and our responsibility to the industry and to the public at large."

What sub-type of article is it?

Labor Dispute Industry News

What keywords are associated?

Casket Association Uiu Offer Economic Survey Labor Negotiations Industry Stability

What entities or persons were involved?

Sal B. Hoffman

Where did it happen?

Chicago

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Key Persons

Sal B. Hoffman

Location

Chicago

Story Details

The Chicago Casket Manufacturers' Assn., representing 13 firms and 500 workers, rejected the Upholsterers' International Union's offer for a jointly financed impartial survey of economic conditions in the industry during negotiations aimed at stability. UIU president Sal B. Hoffman expressed regret, stating the union's commitment to members, industry, and public.

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