The Potters Herald

Attendance Very Good At Meetings Of Local No. 124

Local Union 124 held nomination for national officers and delegates to the American Federation of Labor convention at their meeting Tuesday evening. Quite a few of our own members were nominated for these various positions as well as some from outside locals.

As the new year rolls along, work seems to be improving in some of the local plants for which we are very thankful. Although we read in the daily press that prices are continually dropping, those of us who have not had steady work find it very difficult to make ends meet. Perhaps this added spurt in employment will carry us over the hump.

Attendance seems to be increasing with each meeting. This, more than anything else should enable us to clear up the problems at hand and be ready to meet any new grievances that may arise.

Some shop committees to date have not reported a list of their personnel to the local. This matter should be taken care of immediately.

There seems to be plenty dissatisfaction concerning the percentage increase raise instead of on an hourly basis. This has been hashed over pro and con and no doubt will receive considerable attention at future meetings.

The members of Local 124 are wholeheartedly in accord with the sentiments of other district locals of the value to be gained through affiliation with the West Virginia State Federation of Labor. We would like to see every local in the Brotherhood who has members employed in West Virginia join this state body and join in furthering advances for the working men and women.—O.C. 124