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November 9, 1946
The Union Times
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The International Association of Machinists won a decisive NLRB-supervised election against a company-backed 'independent' union at Consolidated Vultee Aircraft plant in Fort Worth, Texas, securing representation by 2,883 to 1,874 votes after a stormy bargaining history and strike.
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Dummy Outfit Snowed Under By Machinists
"Independent" Federation Beaten At Election In Aircraft Plant
A new anti-labor outfit-the self-styled "Federated Independent Texas Unions"—met its Waterloo this week at the big Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation's plant in Fort Worth, Tex.
For several years the International Association of Machinists has been bargaining agency at the plant, but collective bargaining with the local management has been consistently stormy.
When a strike occurred earlier this year, a "company union" suddenly sprouted at the plant. It affiliated with the new Federation of "phony independents." After the strike was settled, the independent" went on to challenge the Machinists' majority representation.
While the I. A. M. could have brought Wagner Act charges against the company for sponsoring a "dummy" union, it decided instead in favor of a showdown at the ballot box. That election was held this week under National Labor Relations Board auspices and the I. A. M. came out on top by the sweeping majority of 2,883 to 1,874.
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"Independent" Federation Beaten At Election In Aircraft Plant
A new anti-labor outfit-the self-styled "Federated Independent Texas Unions"—met its Waterloo this week at the big Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation's plant in Fort Worth, Tex.
For several years the International Association of Machinists has been bargaining agency at the plant, but collective bargaining with the local management has been consistently stormy.
When a strike occurred earlier this year, a "company union" suddenly sprouted at the plant. It affiliated with the new Federation of "phony independents." After the strike was settled, the independent" went on to challenge the Machinists' majority representation.
While the I. A. M. could have brought Wagner Act charges against the company for sponsoring a "dummy" union, it decided instead in favor of a showdown at the ballot box. That election was held this week under National Labor Relations Board auspices and the I. A. M. came out on top by the sweeping majority of 2,883 to 1,874.
Mention The Union Times when shopping, and help Labor's Own Paper grow.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Labor Election
Union Victory
Dummy Union
Aircraft Plant
Fort Worth
Machinists
Nlrb
What entities or persons were involved?
International Association Of Machinists
Federated Independent Texas Unions
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Where did it happen?
Fort Worth, Tex.
Story Details
Key Persons
International Association Of Machinists
Federated Independent Texas Unions
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Location
Fort Worth, Tex.
Event Date
This Week
Story Details
The IAM, long the bargaining agent at the plant, faced a challenge from a company-sponsored 'independent' union formed during a strike earlier this year. Opting for an NLRB election over legal charges, the IAM won decisively with 2,883 votes to 1,874.