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February 6, 1947
The Potters Herald
East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Workers at Washington Senators' Griffith Stadium secure a union shop contract with Local 82, including a $1 per game wage raise, seniority rights, and uniforms, effective for the 1947 season opening.
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Big League Park Workers Secure Union Shop, Raise
Washington (FP)—When Harry S. Truman, the Missouri southpaw, pitches out the first ball at Griffith Stadium to open the 1947 big league season this April, he will perform in a 100 percent union-maintained park.
Local 82, Building Service Employees announced Jan. 21 it had signed a contract with President Clark Griffith of the Washington American League club bringing union shop and a $1 per game raise in wages for 42 gatemen, stile turners, ticket takers and exchangers, guards and washroom attendants. The raise brings the per game wage to a $3-$5 range, with a $4-$6 rate for double headers.
The workers also won seniority in layoffs and in rehiring, and free uniforms and raincoats as required.
A previous contract already in effect covers the cleaners and groundkeepers working at Griffith Stadium.
Washington (FP)—When Harry S. Truman, the Missouri southpaw, pitches out the first ball at Griffith Stadium to open the 1947 big league season this April, he will perform in a 100 percent union-maintained park.
Local 82, Building Service Employees announced Jan. 21 it had signed a contract with President Clark Griffith of the Washington American League club bringing union shop and a $1 per game raise in wages for 42 gatemen, stile turners, ticket takers and exchangers, guards and washroom attendants. The raise brings the per game wage to a $3-$5 range, with a $4-$6 rate for double headers.
The workers also won seniority in layoffs and in rehiring, and free uniforms and raincoats as required.
A previous contract already in effect covers the cleaners and groundkeepers working at Griffith Stadium.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Union Contract
Wage Raise
Griffith Stadium
Baseball Workers
Local 82
Seniority Rights
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry S. Truman
Clark Griffith
Local 82
Where did it happen?
Griffith Stadium, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Harry S. Truman
Clark Griffith
Local 82
Location
Griffith Stadium, Washington
Event Date
Jan. 21, 1947
Story Details
Local 82 signs contract with Washington Senators for union shop, wage raise from $2-4 to $3-5 per game, seniority, and uniforms for 42 stadium workers ahead of 1947 season.