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August 13, 1948
Toledo Union Journal
Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The Textile Workers Union of America-CIO secured an 18% wage boost for Big Dan River textile plant workers, likely extending to 500,000 southern textile workers. American Viscose Co. workers received a 16% increase. Since V-J Day, the union has achieved over 40 cents in pay raises in a formerly low-paying industry.
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TWUA Wins Rayon Boost
NEW YORK (LPA)—The Textile Workers Union of America-CIO set major wage gain patterns for tens of thousands of cotton and rayon workers last week. The 18% pay boost for employees of the Big Dan River textile plants probably be extended to half a million southern textile workers.
Over 18,000 workers employed by the American Viscose Co. got a 16% boost thru their union.
Since V-J Day the union has chalked up more than 40c in pay boosts in an industry once among the worst paying in the nation.
NEW YORK (LPA)—The Textile Workers Union of America-CIO set major wage gain patterns for tens of thousands of cotton and rayon workers last week. The 18% pay boost for employees of the Big Dan River textile plants probably be extended to half a million southern textile workers.
Over 18,000 workers employed by the American Viscose Co. got a 16% boost thru their union.
Since V-J Day the union has chalked up more than 40c in pay boosts in an industry once among the worst paying in the nation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Wage Boost
Textile Workers
Union Victory
Labor Gains
Southern Textiles
What entities or persons were involved?
Textile Workers Union Of America Cio
American Viscose Co.
Big Dan River Textile Plants
Where did it happen?
New York; Southern Textile Workers
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Key Persons
Textile Workers Union Of America Cio
American Viscose Co.
Big Dan River Textile Plants
Location
New York; Southern Textile Workers
Event Date
Last Week; Since V J Day
Story Details
The union achieved an 18% wage increase for Big Dan River workers, expected to extend widely, and a 16% boost for American Viscose employees, building on post-V-J Day gains exceeding 40 cents.