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April 8, 1950
Kodiak Mirror
Kodiak, Alaska
What is this article about?
The United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA) voted to reject joining the proposed Alaska Independent Fisheries Union, opting to stay with the AF of L to maintain bargaining power. Representatives reported from a Cordova meeting on March 5-6.
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UFA Spurns Proposed Union
The United Fishermen of Alaska, at a special meeting Wednesday night, voted to approve the action of the executive board, in refusing to join the suggested Alaska Independent Fisheries Union.
W. A. "Pat" Cannon and Henry Eaton of the local union attended a meeting in Cordova on March 5 and 6, of the proposed union, and reported on it at Wednesday's meeting.
The UFA will remain with the AF of L.
Members indicated, at Wednesday's meeting, that affiliation with neither of the major unions would weaken bargaining power.
"The membership wish to make it clear that by their unanimous affirmative vote, taken on secret ballot, they, and not the officers, made the decision to refuse to affiliate with the suggested independent union," P. J. Kerrigan, secretary, said.
The United Fishermen of Alaska, at a special meeting Wednesday night, voted to approve the action of the executive board, in refusing to join the suggested Alaska Independent Fisheries Union.
W. A. "Pat" Cannon and Henry Eaton of the local union attended a meeting in Cordova on March 5 and 6, of the proposed union, and reported on it at Wednesday's meeting.
The UFA will remain with the AF of L.
Members indicated, at Wednesday's meeting, that affiliation with neither of the major unions would weaken bargaining power.
"The membership wish to make it clear that by their unanimous affirmative vote, taken on secret ballot, they, and not the officers, made the decision to refuse to affiliate with the suggested independent union," P. J. Kerrigan, secretary, said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Union Vote
Fishermen
Alaska
Af Of L
Independent Union
Bargaining Power
What entities or persons were involved?
W. A. "Pat" Cannon
Henry Eaton
P. J. Kerrigan
Where did it happen?
Alaska, Cordova
Story Details
Key Persons
W. A. "Pat" Cannon
Henry Eaton
P. J. Kerrigan
Location
Alaska, Cordova
Event Date
March 5 And 6; Wednesday Night
Story Details
United Fishermen of Alaska executive board refused to join proposed Alaska Independent Fisheries Union; members unanimously approved decision via secret ballot to remain with AF of L, citing preservation of bargaining power.