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April 6, 1950
The Potters Herald
East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Oil Workers International Union locals in West Virginia strike against Quaker State Oil Co. for wage equalization, pensions, insurance, vacations, and better benefits. Strikes began March 10 and 15 after failed negotiations.
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OIL WORKERS STRIKE QUAKER STATE CO. IN WEST VIRGINIA
St Mary's, W. Va. (LPA)—Three locals of the Oil Workers International Union are on strike against the Quaker State Oil Co., in this area, seeking elimination of wage differentials in various plants, and inclusion of pensions, insurance, vacations, and increased sick and injury benefits. Emlenton Local 481 and St. Mary's Local 590 struck March 10, and Oil City Local 455 March 15.
Following two months of futile negotiations, the unions withdrew original requests and proposed: three-week vacations after 15 years; double time for holidays worked and straight time for holidays not worked; irrevocable checkoff instead of union shop; wage increases to the scale paid in the Farmers Valley Plant. The pay hike would have meant one to 10-cent hourly increases on 17 job classifications.
Demand the Union Label.
St Mary's, W. Va. (LPA)—Three locals of the Oil Workers International Union are on strike against the Quaker State Oil Co., in this area, seeking elimination of wage differentials in various plants, and inclusion of pensions, insurance, vacations, and increased sick and injury benefits. Emlenton Local 481 and St. Mary's Local 590 struck March 10, and Oil City Local 455 March 15.
Following two months of futile negotiations, the unions withdrew original requests and proposed: three-week vacations after 15 years; double time for holidays worked and straight time for holidays not worked; irrevocable checkoff instead of union shop; wage increases to the scale paid in the Farmers Valley Plant. The pay hike would have meant one to 10-cent hourly increases on 17 job classifications.
Demand the Union Label.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor Strike
Union Dispute
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Oil Workers Strike
Quaker State
West Virginia
Union Negotiations
Wage Increases
Benefits
What entities or persons were involved?
Oil Workers International Union
Quaker State Oil Co.
Emlenton Local 481
St. Mary's Local 590
Oil City Local 455
Where did it happen?
St Mary's, W. Va.; Emlenton; Oil City; Farmers Valley Plant
Story Details
Key Persons
Oil Workers International Union
Quaker State Oil Co.
Emlenton Local 481
St. Mary's Local 590
Oil City Local 455
Location
St Mary's, W. Va.; Emlenton; Oil City; Farmers Valley Plant
Event Date
March 10 And March 15
Story Details
Three union locals strike against Quaker State Oil Co. for eliminating wage differentials, adding pensions, insurance, vacations, and improved benefits. After failed talks, unions propose better vacations, holiday pay, checkoff, and wage increases matching Farmers Valley Plant scale.