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January 1, 1960
Summit County Labor News
Akron, Summit County, Ohio
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Over 1,300 Garlock Packing Co. employees in Palmyra, NY, voted to join the IAM union after 14 years with an independent group, seeking better support. Election held in village hall.
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Garlock Union To Join IAM
More than 1,300 employees of the Garlock Packing Co. of Palmyra, N. Y., have voted to join the Machinists after 14 years of representation by an independent union.
Charles M. Price, business representative for IAM Dist. 6, Rochester, N. Y., reports
The decision of the members of the Palmyra Independent Workers Union to come into the IAM grew out of their recognition of the need for the type of assistance, servicing and strength that can only be produced by a strong international union."
Garlock manufactures packing seals for industry. The election was conducted in the Palmyra village hall.
More than 1,300 employees of the Garlock Packing Co. of Palmyra, N. Y., have voted to join the Machinists after 14 years of representation by an independent union.
Charles M. Price, business representative for IAM Dist. 6, Rochester, N. Y., reports
The decision of the members of the Palmyra Independent Workers Union to come into the IAM grew out of their recognition of the need for the type of assistance, servicing and strength that can only be produced by a strong international union."
Garlock manufactures packing seals for industry. The election was conducted in the Palmyra village hall.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Union Election
Iam Affiliation
Garlock Packing
Labor Union
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles M. Price
Where did it happen?
Palmyra, N. Y.
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Key Persons
Charles M. Price
Location
Palmyra, N. Y.
Story Details
More than 1,300 employees of Garlock Packing Co. voted to join the IAM after 14 years with the Palmyra Independent Workers Union, recognizing the need for stronger international union support. The election occurred in the Palmyra village hall.