Official Monthly Publication of Local Union 1974, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO, Omaha, Nebraska ALL ELECTIONS ARE IMPORTANTEM.-3 Councit— The Short Circuit | basses. ater. in omana ‘The new Ramada Inn was the gathering place where Inter- asional Repraoitve Tom, Hicknan welcomed th delegate in fof Vice President Garrity. Hickman explained Vice President FEBRUARY, 1974 <2 VOUIG ING) 7. Garrity war reli io allen beceaselot pores ‘prokeme anc saat his regards IBEW Director of Manufac- turing Paul Menger addressed the delegates on the major topic ‘of the convention which was preparation for negotiations. “Tremendous profits will be i riod we call cited Men- ger, “And the biggest profiteers besides the Oil Companies will be the telephone companies.” “During this energy cri ‘Menger went on, “There will be winners and losers and Western Electric along with AT&T will ‘most, certainly be the big wit Frank Lewis, candidate for Lt. Governor and President Quinlan of LB.E.W. EM.-3 Council President Pasquale ners. L.U. 1974 discussing labor legislation and the strategy needed to importance of coordinated bargaining. Menger pointed out that La: Aitain results. bor has not boon getting is fir Frank Lewis Wins COPE Support faring pst gona ptr In Bid for Lieutenant Governor larly in recent settlements, ‘The LBE.W. Manufacturing State Senator Frank Lewis of Bellevue, a candidate for lieuten- nlrielos elabicested Soe Coesiely ant governor of Nebraska on the democratic ticket and a prime enbes: mat eclieen ae Sponsor of many important labor bills, has won the support of Local and file to the true picture, “IT 1974's COPE Committee, iutapinhiiaty acess He met with President Quinlan and Registrar and COPE Di- support us during bargaining and tector John Sutej to discuss pending labor legistlation and the stra- tegy needed to implement them into law. negotiations. When the com- panies know that the members Lewis, a friend of labor, is richly deserving of every wage earners tenant governor of Nebraska. support our demands, they start support in'the 1974 race for nn and talk sensibly. tis going to be rough sled- U.C.S. Counseling Course— ding,” Menger continued, “And LBEM. Director of Manufacturing Paul Menger, “The Bell System Weng, Tay Jt bike Ie you Union Officers Attend U.C.S. Program will profit during the Energy Crisis” ‘senth Goon moh orators land support.” ‘Two ULCS. Counseling Cour: State AFL-CIO, and U.CS. Le (Continged on Page 2) ses will be attended by Repre- bor Staff will plan each session NLRB Judge Blasts Farah Company -—— ER eet | comeetinate garmunyidl For Alleged Union-Busting Actions Bob Osterman A. Basic Counseling Course An Advanced Counseling by a Wall Street Journal Staff Reporter Resigns From lasting ten weeks will be attend. Course lasting seven weeks will Ba ee Te are ea eee achat ‘ ‘Davis, Bob be attended by President Quin. __, Washington— Farah Manufacturing Company's behavior in ite 8 =§ Western Electricsentatives of L.U. 1974 beginning in February. ‘A Basic Counseling Course lasting ten weeks will be attend. ed by Bob Belik, Guy Davis, Bob .ddie and Jim Perryman, ‘The basic course is a introduc tion to the different functions and agency operations of U.CS. ‘The criteria of the basic course includes explanation of Social Security Benefits, in-depth look at the Big Brother Program, Sal- vation Army, and American Red Cross, Representatives from the Legal Aid Attorney, Cope Program, Unemployment Compensation, Omaha Central Labor Union, In This Issue— Second Ward Boss Ji a ‘community. An Advanced Counseling Course lasting seven. weeks will be attended by President Quin- lan, Vice President Clark and a majority of the other Officers ex- cluding Ken Meyer and Jerry Berger who could not attend be- ‘cause of prior commitments, The prerequisite for the Advanced U.CS. Course is the Ba Course and most of the Officers previously attended this phase of the U.CS, Program. ‘The Advanced Course goes in- to greater depth to explain the composite intergration of the (Continued on Page 9) Perryman Discusses Curtis-Hruska Machine “I never met any working man that admitted voting for them, but Senators Carl Curtis and Roman Hruska have an uncanny knack for getting re-elected everytime they run.” (For more on this subject see the Jim Perryman profile on page 3) Newell Michael D. Quinlan, President of Local 1974, IBEW. an- nounced that Charles “Chuck” Newell was voted unanimously by the E Board to fill the va- ancy left by Bob Osterman's resignation. ‘Chuck has been a Union Rep- ked for E-Board Position resentative since 1967 and a Chief Steward since 1970. He has also been a member of the Wage Incentive Committee since 1971 Chuck has attended several Wage Incentive schools and two Union Representative Schools. For Alleged Union-Busting Actions by a Wall Street Journal Staff Reporter Washington Farah Manufacturing Company's behavior in its protracted labor dispute with the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of ‘America was assailed by a National Labor Relations Board official In 3% years of litigation before the board and federal courts, wrote Walter H. Maloney, Jr., an NLRB administrative law judge, the company has pursued “its policy of flouting the (National Labor Relations) Act and trampling on the rights of its employes as if there were no act, no board, and no Ten Commandments.” In an unusually broad pre- published where Farah plants liminary decision, he ordered the are located, including units cur- El Paso, Texas-based pants rently closed. maker to: —Reinstate, with back pay Offer reinstatment to any Fa- and 6% interest, the six work- rah employes at any plant who ers Mr. Maloney said were dis- went on strike on or after May 3, charged in May 1972. 1972, “dismissing if necessary” Pay to the NLRB and the any ‘persons hired to replace union the costs of investigating them, Of some 3,000 Farah work- and handling the case. crs currently on strike, most left ‘The company declined to com: their jobs around that date to ment on the official's opinion, protest what Mr. Maloney said which can be appealed to the la- ‘was the firing of six employes in bor board. San Antonio for union activities. Union officials called the de- ‘The company asserts the workers cision ‘‘a monumental defense of voluntarily quit. the basie rights of working. peo Give the Amalgamated ple” that “cus like a sharp knife Clothing Workers, upon request, through the mass of untruths, immediate and reasonable ac. distortions "and. exaggerations ‘ces to company bulletin boards which have been the Farah trade- for a year mark throughout this dispute.” ‘Give the union names and "By giving the union access to addresses of all nonsupervisory company Dulletin boards and employes at all of the Farah employee lists for up to a year, plants, and Keep the list current the decision apparently sets back for a year Farah’s efforts to get an immedi- * “Publish copies of the NLRB ate company-wide representation order, in English and Spanish, election among its workers. The weekly for three consecutive sentation election among its weeks in general newspapers (Continued on Page 2) February $200.00— No Winner at January Meeting 1. D. E. Huscher .......615320 11. M. P. Estey 722611 2. HL C. Coates 873611 12. J. L. Stickney 866521 3. J. H. Bundy 666120 13. G. D. Smith 883020 4. S.K-Block Non-Member 14. J. D, Schwenck ..... 884530 5. N. H. Cattano 67301115. M. L. Loges ...Non-Member 6. R. J. Pribil 845511 16. G. J. Rewolinski N-Member 7. M. B. Clapper 68472317. J.T. O'Connor ......601110 8. KM. Bacon 661913 18. H. A. Hicks Non-Member 9. B. M. Stevens 19. C. B, Thompson ......681323 10. R. J. Coufal 601820 20. L. D. Mongar 775231 Bob VUsterman Resigns From Western Electric ' be making more money, but it’s going to be difficult to part company with the most ded- feated group of Union Officers I ever had the opportunity to be associated with,” said Bob Oster- man as he made out his last Union voucher for L. U. 1974 Bob Osterman After 15 years of service, Bob Osterman was quitting Western Electric and going to work for the Yellow Freight Company. Previously Osterman had worked part-time for Yellow Freight and they like him well enough to offer him a full-time job. 11 be better working condi tions,” said Bob. “But most im. portant I'll be doing the type of ‘work T enjoy.” Bob Osterman was active in the Union for the last six years. For four years Bob was a Stew. ard and Chief Steward and his last two years, he was an Execu- tive Board Officer, Bob will be joining the Teamsters, but felt his future in Unionism would be temporarily sidetracked until he learned his new job thoroughly. Bob also expressed deep regret leaving the people he represent ed and wished them thanks for all their cooperation and under- standing.Page 2 ‘The three crossbar local Presidents of the EM. home City; Michael D. Quinlan, Omaha; and Cl (Continued from Page 1) Omaha Scene Is Cold and Colder For E.M.-3 Meet Menger concluded his infor- mative speech by pointing out that there would be greater ex pertise available during the forth: national office is deeply involved coming negotiations. “The Inter. ‘and pledged all International re- sources toward the successful conclusion of the 1974 negotia tions. President Pillard has met Procknow and Lilly, 80 hopefully we will have coopera: tion, through a coordinated ef. fort.” ‘Attending besides the repre. sentatives from the 17 different locals associated with the E.M.-3 Council were economists from the International's Research De- partment, E.M.-3 Council President Pas. quale Gino ended the Assembly by commenting that each year the F.M.-3 Council is working to become stronger and gatherings like the one in Omaha continual be neinienmnd thes inemaity. THE SHORT CIRCUIT -3 Council. Left to right, Warren Fisher, Okla- eles Bigrigy, Columbus, Ohio. I, from left to incil President Pasquale Gino, Reddin; is; Eddie Brobst, Allentown; Bill Pearson and John Vice President Local Union 1974 NLRB Blasts Farah Actions (Continued from Page 1) workers. The union has insisted the company’s practices current- ly don't make a fair election pos sible. "The decision reviewed some previous NLRB and court find- ings of unfair labor practices by Farah, including improper rules concerning union solicitation on ‘company property, coercive is terrogation of workers, dismissal ‘of employees for union activities, illegally restricting personal con- versations by employees and so- liciting employess to wear an union badges. In his decision, Mr. Maloney asserted Farah “has engaged in a brond-gauged anti-union cam. paign consisting of glaring and epeated violations. Tt has also become apparent that one ele ent in this high-level strategy of massive and lawless resistance is seemingly endless. litigation” of repeated charge of unfair la- bor practices. He said he ordered the notice advertised in newspapers in_oF- der to reach workers in cities where four Farah plants have re- cently closed. thing short of a company- wide bargaining order could ever prevent this respondent from profiting by the evil which it has perpetrated over the past four years,” Mr. Maloney said, but he didn’t issue such an’ order, ‘which would require the company to bargain with the union with- ‘out an lection, because the union. hasn't formally demon- strated a majority of workers throughout the company seeks to be represented by the Amalga. mated Clothing Workers Union Ineffective? Join It and Help! by Joe Knutson Co-Chairman, Wage Incentive Committee ‘Much is said about a Wage In- centive group “carrying” a few employees whose efficiency is not up to the group's expecta- tions. They say things like, “If we ‘were on individual incentive, I would make 40 or 50 percent would be a lot better if we did not have to carry so and so.” ‘Think back, have you ever thought about’ “carrying” some- one else in a different way? What would you say if 85 per- cent were carrying 15 percent or 90 percent carrying 10 percent? Could you sfford. this? In group of 100 employees for a four-week period, it would cost the group 2,400 hours. ‘That ‘means you would earn noth you would be in the hole, ‘That is exactly what the mem- bership in this Local is doing, carrying a lot of dead weight! Have you ever heard anyone say “Think how much more ef- fective the Union could be if everyone belonged?” No! All you hear is how the Union is ineffee- tive when their hands are tied because of loop holes in the Con- tract. The only way for this Union to become more effective is for more people to participate in support of it. Next time you hear a non- member grumble about how in. effective the Union is, just say ‘Join and help it to. become ‘mare effective.” Or tell them how tired you are of carrying. their [ machine ee eeta ee 1 the E.M.-3 Council is working to 7’ become stronger and gatherings like the one in Omaha continual: ly reinforced that strength, President Gino also thanked everyone for “burning the mi night oil” for the long hours spent in preperation for Negotia- tions Demands. Le News Release Tt was announced. in Omaha that LB.E.W. Representative ‘Tom Hickman would be one of two International Reps assigned to coordinate bargaining efforts during al Nego! Patronize Our Advertisers |: His Record on Labor Gerald R. Ford, the 40th Vice President of the United States, has rarely been in organized labor’s corner in his 25 years as a mem: ber of the House of Representatives, His voting record on the AFL-CIO Committee on Political Edu- cation’s scoreboard through the last Congress tells part of the story: seven right and 102 wrong. He is one of the 70 Republicans in the House who has voted to sustain all of Nixon's vetoes in 1973. In fact, only one other member Rep. Barber B. Conable, Jr. (R-N.Y.)—has had a more consistent record of support for the President, one percent more than Ford’, "The new Vice President has won some labor support, His record. on reviving the American merc as won him the support of the Seafarers and other maritime unions. Several railroad unions have also supported him. On strictly labor and economic issues, this is the Ford record cover his 25 years as compiled by Congressional Quarterly * Opposed minimum wage bills in 1960, 1966 and 1973. * In 1959 he voted for the labor-opposed Landrum-Griffin amendment to the Taft-Hartley Act. * In 1964 he voted against setting up the Office of Economie Opportunity. In 1965 he voted against repeal of Sec. 14(b) of Taft-Hartley * In 1965 he voted against Medicare. » In 1978 he voted to dismantle the Office of Economie Oppor- tunity. * In 1973 he voted against an Administration-supported pro. posal to permit use of $700 million a year in highway trust money for mass trar What kind of President would Gerald Ford make? MITCHELL, REALTORS For Profesional Anistace in BUYING, SELLING, APPRAISALS, CUSTOM BUILDING Call WM. (Bill) E. KAISER Serving Both Nebroske ond lowe 4 Mamber of MLS hone 397.4900 7009 to Ret Phone 3918297 Ona, Nel ee ee eee throughout the company seeks to be represented by the Amalga- mated Clothing Workers. ‘Vice President Local Union 1974 Whitey Clark showing EM.-3 Council President and Nick Fal- cone the Union f i wah’s sales have been hurt nationwide AFL-CIO boy- prod- Thank You Writing from under a flood of sget-well cards, I want to thank everyone for their concern, ‘Thank you {ETTER VISION RICHARD L. ELWOOD PALOMINO PLAZA 3924 NORTH 90th STREET 571-5550 BEL AIR PLAZA 12100 WEST CENTER RO. 333-0333 15% discount for Western Electric Employees and Dependents i Ean 2 a NEW DRIVE-IN CONVENIENCE ED BOSAK 515 50 tat Sas at Bank of Mitlard Main bank—park from 34 st. Mon.thur. 84/FA. 96:30, Divein-enter trom 2¢ St Mon: Fi, 7:15.6/Sat. th 12 Walkin park fom 24 St Mon-Fri 4-6/Sat, 715-12 (Gank-y-mail anytime) saen BANK OF wy MILLARD) AIH since 1916 {334-5211 * Member F.D.I.C. Dbanking’s a ‘Personal thing’February, 1974 THE SHORT CIRCUIT Page 3 Short Cireuit Profile: LU 1974's 2nd Ward Connection by Donald M, Wieczorek ‘The political machine that supports Carl Curtis and Roman Hruska uses the same propa: ganda each election. First they feed the rural. residents, lien bout the encroachment of 1ib- eralism and the rapid growth of ‘The Jim Perryman family: seated from left to right, daughter Janet, the labor lobby. ‘Then a backfire Holding son Lawrence is wife Geraldine, Jim, and son Bernard. these memos "Here's what can happen. Say instanced to appeal to the com MOMUOE > Bemard, can pop-up at just the right mo- ¢nat-your section chiet sneaks Hetative clemaat in Tabor so and past along our recommenda- interests and one of the largest ment, just the Fight moment for {nernSoaues in your record to Sirie'to shock Hberale with the tions to Governor Exon for ap- minorities in this state ithe the Company ‘that is.” These orgnaum ja your sce to. ae este Mecratian, it proval or disapproval, Another blue collar worker. So you might memorandums will differ from St¥. Maybe X says that You are seer tS work every ‘election, facet of our community relations the standard memos in that the 2 urmafe worker and should not ‘Their machine is more peycho. 18 studying drug related. bills employee and the Union will [tur TUES there fora year or Their machine ig more Payee. that filter through the state leg” How doce a ward boss spend have abwolutely no knowledge of Just LIES there lor e year of Occult Feature— Case of the Mysterious Memos by Bob Alberts Executive Board Officer Within the last two or three ‘These mysterious memos, can months there seems to be a drive be the cause of you not getting fon secret memorandum of rec- an upgrade or a transfer of may- be even not getting into group incentive plan when you are eli ible to do 0. drive or if it is 1 don’t believe that upper man- just a select agement is even aware of this few of the type of action, but, then, maybe Company's they are because there certainly gungho se have been more than a few of tion chiefs. 1's these type of cases occurring atrangehow lately. examples the litle voter, Demo- lature. an off yerr for the national eles, them. I'am not suggesting that Sn'uopende Watch them try and cat and Republican, from city Another of Jim Perryman's tions? Jim spends this time with all section chiefs are involved in Gisgdalify you because. of that fand country gets short changed monthly meetings is with the A. his family. He also is a prolific these under handed, dirty trick {100 0 in Washington Phillip Randolph Institute, ‘This reader and his studies’ range tyPe of tactics, but ets be realis- P&C We y ‘Most people might reject Jim political and labor orientated or- from a Senator's voting record ls there are'some, many more You have every right to know Perryman's careful analysis of a ganization is similar to our to other current tends, than we need. what is in your Company rec- reocaurring ‘Nebraska phenom. C.0.P.E, Committee. Jim is a Looking ahead to 1976, Perry. _,We may not be able to spot all _ords. You also have the right to ‘enon because he isa ‘partisan member of the Executive Board man sees“Seoop” Jackson as a of the trickery that these people periodically check your records Democrat. But Jim is a'student of A. Phillip Randolph and his strong Democratic candidate for Pull, but nine times out of ten of politics and his views are duties intertwine labor and po- President. “You never know,” We soon learn who they are. The and see what is in them, When i rou check your records, you may Teached after’ many hours of litical action says Jim, “who will emerge from one that we know of are really YOU Careful study. ‘The third monthly meeting the woodwork to be the popular Ot the problem. We can watch have your Union Representative im Perryman is a cable so- that this Idabeal, Oklahoma na- choice.” them and make sure that they present if you wish, In order to lector from Dept. 9960, a shop tive concerns himself with is the ‘Ward boss Perryman has are doing things fairly and above ferret out these secret_ memors, sm 2 i memer’ Bogn Comey Cont Seve att figs aal"wht ME ete oa on te Uo wl nal your he the C.O.P-E. Committee, a new cratic Committee. Being a Ward happened on the political scene that inion and the employ- Should you havea problem in se- CG Pa Gemma Oe Salraey cl tie Based Wark nero ik ma Stara (utc Union endo enpler Stud ou baron pe Commission. He is also 2nd Jim meets with other committee- has become a catch-all phrase, °° oe ans pee aes Ward Chairman for the Demo- men from the seven different turning everybody off. But if this °f knavery. Union Representative at once. es er ee eer Oe cate Sail caesmei ot eat ged pee ere, at a ae, eae Central Committee. to get people out to vote. to blame would have been tarred ‘Every month Jim has three ‘The combination of Jim Perry- and feathered and run right out Al U Aa IN TIA, ‘the Nebraska use when he is Ward Chairman. Jim Perryman is a_ political Drug Commission, where he was Assuming this job, one has to jinted last November. have the stamina of ten men forThe combination of Jim Perry- very important appointments fo man’s politcal updating i put to use when he is Ward keep. One is with the Ne mission has been a experience for me, Every month we meet with vari: ‘ous groups who might be seck- ing funds for their drug pro- gram.” of Civie- most people might e main job sues in his ward are to organi ed to black in- zations, sanction state support terests. “Our aims are minority 25” Color TV Picture Tube in your home ron $] 18% 1. YEAR GUARANTEE * NO CHARGE FOR HOUSE CALLS EES oa aa ing wn & i ° Open 5:30-1 a.m. 6 days “easy Phone 339-6441 and feathered and run right out of Washington. Jim. Perryman is a political spectator and a political motiva tor who takes pride in guiding people toward the right direc- tion. Jim may spend several hours with a group of people or ‘one individual. He does not ask them to choose sides or change political parties, but to be an. in- dividual when marking. the bal: lot ‘Jim Perryman is one individ: ual Local Union 1974 takes pride in bragging about. of Ralston Acinic Styling for Todey's aan © BALDING? © THINNING? me au bieces Ponwen SM... SLEEP 7000 COLOR CHOICES latli@ AS LOW AS EXPERT FREE ESTIMATES Whater We Do Tae Werk er Het! § q SOME BEAUTIFUL CHANGES” we ne 333-4030 Sr" URS: Mon thru Fr. 810 @ Sat 1002 More Powerful than a “Loco” Motive? IE Send me the hot shiny on the new °. Bene !Page 4 THE SHORT CIRCUIT The A few days after you read this article a bill will be heard in the Labor Committee of the State Unicameral. ‘That Bill is LB770 or more com- monly know as Agency Shop. Some of your stewards have been asking you to write to your State Senators asking for their support of this very important bill. If this was done, I think the bill has an outstanding chance of passing. ‘A jump of five-tenths of 1 per cent in December drove the Consumer Price Index for 1973 to a level of 8.8 per cent above that of 1972, That was the largest December to December rise since 1947. Everything indicates another big jump in 1974. At the start of 1973, President Nixon and his eco- nomic advisors said that inflation would slow to a rate of about 2.5 per cent. With this large 8.8 per cent increase the real spend- able weekly earnings (take home pay expressed in 1967 dollars) for a worker with 3 dependents fell from $94.00 to $93.88 in one month alone. Over the full year of 1973 the wages dropped $2.90. Now the administration is admitting their controls have not worked and there is much talk about lifting them. With negotiations just around the corner, the timing is Tight, We were heading for a collision course with AT&T if the guidelines were to be 5.5 per cent. Contract negotia- tions are always tough but would be a hell of a lot tougher if the Government kept the lid on the worker and allowed corporate profits to soar as had been the case recently. ‘The membership of all local unions has to be able to count on social as well as economical gains. After all we make the profits and deserve a fair return for our labor. Recently there have been some grievance settlements with many more still in process at the various levels of Vice-President and Grievance Co-ordinator’s Report by Harlan “Whitey” Clark, justly was removed from employees record. + Employee in Dept. 422 was paid one day’s pay that ‘the Company had withheld from her sickness bene- fits, ‘+ Employee in Dept. 251 had been written up for in- efficiency. Memorandum of record has been pulled from his record. + Employee in Dept. 133 was issued a review unjustly. ‘The review has been pulled from his record. ‘+ Employee in the Cable Plant had 2 days of vacation rescheduled due to illness. ‘* Case No. 73-125: Employee was issued an absence review unjustifiably. ‘The review has been pulled from his personnel record. * Case No. 73-161: Two employees in Dept. 434 had been held out of group earnings unjustifiably. Both employees received one month's back pay. ‘+ Employee in Dept. 423 was reimbursed one day's pay for a holiday on which the Company had tried to include in a sickness absence. + Employee in Dept. 132 that was working on a non- base assignment received 6 months back pay to bring her to the earnings of the group for those months, + Case No. 73-109: Three employees in Dept. 245 were paid 348 hours at the Trade Rate difference between Group I Journeyman Test Set Maker and Group II Technician. The total amounts to $153.12 in back pay. I have just recently filed another arbitration case on what the Company calls “Interim Status.” That means disciplinary suspension of employees who are accused of a felony. ‘The case involves the Company suspending an em- ployee who was charged with possession of a controlled substance. ‘The employee was found innocent of the charges and re-instated to the Company rolls. ‘The employee was off work for approximately 2 weeks without pay. Our position is simply this: You are innocent February, 1974 Parking Problem by John Sute} After long consulatations with the Company over shift area parking problems, and incident- ally, reaching agreement with them, we now are faced with the dilemma of not being able to ‘achieve the cooperation of the employees who refuse to abide by the new ruling. ‘The third shift (Crossbar) has received the brunt of the situa- tion especially now in the winter, ‘when snow removal is an impor- tant factor, ‘Aside from the fact that the third shift parking area is limit ed, it is repeatedly. discovered that 150 to 200 vehicles from the second shift use the third shift area, ‘This forces third shift employ- es to park in the day shift area ‘and, consequently, they are ticketed. ‘The Union representatives then must decry these violations as unfair, which they are. But it is not necessary for the tickets to be issued if everyone obeyed the parking lot rules. ‘Another important factor in- volves the theft of car parts and gasoline in the lot. If the rules were adhered to it would make it easier for the guards to police the area while saving the em- Ployees from being. victims of Parking in the wrong area is not hurting the Company, only yourselves and your co-workers. ‘To be treated with courtesy, lease extend courtesy to others. Presidential Goof In San Clemente, Calif., Presi dent Nixon's appointment of his wife to a $138.a-day job on the National Voluntary Service Ad- visory Council was illegal, thecount on social as well as economical gains. After all we make the profits and deserve a fair return for our labor. Recently there have been some grievance settlements with many more still in process at the various levels of grievance procedure. ‘+ Employee in Dept. 252 was reimbursed 2 days pay for improper discipline. * Case No. 73-78: First review that was issued un- Substance. ‘The employee was found innocent of the charges and re-instated to the Company rolls. ‘The employee was off work for approximately 2 weeks without pay. Our position is simply this: You are innocent until proven guilty and if innocent should suffer no loss in dent Nixon's appoit of his wile to a $138a-day job on the National Voluntary Service Ad visory Council was illegal, the Western White House admitted Red-faced White House officials could not explain how the “mis take” was made because the law clearly prohibits a president from appointing a relative to a gov Pay. One of these cases is scheduled for March 21, and I will be reporting to you on the outcome. 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Bri Don Morris Kenneth “Kenny” Meyer RECORDING SECRETARY Nominee Was Found by Later Study to Be Ineligible ot Betty L. Dannevik TREASURER’S OFFICE Has One Candidate Nominee Was Found by Later Study to Be Ineligible Jack E. PhilbyPage 6 THE SHORT CIRCUIT February, 1974 te Jim Curran s H Robert “Bob” Alberts Walter L. “Wally” Bolton > =} * an a Gloria D. Jones Mike Kelly Joe R. Kobielski Nominee Withdrew Because of Other Commitments Charles “Chuck” Newell Jack Nigh EXECUTIVE BOARD CONTEST: Voters to Choose Seven Eram Your Gavernment Dean E. Frye, Jr. o Forrest “Woody” Love Elmer R. Johnson } f.) Patrick L. MeAcy * = a John Pinkerton >. Jerry PoteCharles “Chuck” Newell Jack Nigh FREE... From Your Government AChance: @ To Make Sure the '76 Presidential Campaign is Run Honestly @ To Stop Corruption and Political Bribery @ To Build a General Campaign Fund, So All Candidates Have an Equal Chance CHECK THIS BOX ON YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX IF YOU FORGOT TOCHECK THIS BOX IN 72 THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL BOX AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR 73 RETURN, AFL-CIO COPE - 815 16th St. + Washington, D.C. 20006 ‘Gevrge Moony, Chemes = _—sLane tind, Soertar- Tres John Pinkerton Bill Plymale Jerry Pote A [Zz Bryce E. Qualset CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE FOR LOCAL UNION 1974 FOR VICE-PRESIDENT “Whitey” Harlan Clark Orville "Beanie" Eby FOR RECORDING SECRETARY BeHy L. Dannevik FOR FINANCIAL SECRETARY Terry D. Brezina Don Morris Kenneth "Kenny" Meyer FOR TREASURER Jack E. Philby FOR EXECUTIVE BOARD Robert "Bob" Alberts Walter L.""Wally" Bolton Jim Curran Dean E. Frye, Jr. Elmer R. Johnson Gloria D. Jones Mike Kelly Joe R. Kobielski Forrest "Woody" Love Patrick L. McAcy Charles "Chuck" Newell Jack Nigh John Pinkerton Jerry Pote Bill Plymale Bryce E. QualsetFebruary, 1974 THE SHORT CIRCUIT Study Finds Oil Firms Profiting The major U.S. oil companies are profiting heavily from an energy crisis they helped create, a union official told Congress. "Thanks to interlocking directorates and joint ventures, the American oil industry was in a position to use its “alarmingly” high degree of coordination to precipitate the energy crisis, Jesse M. Cal- hoon, president of the Marine Engineers, told a Senate subcommittee. ‘So far, he said, the oil com- lusion among the companies be- panies have been remarkably suc- cause of the proliferation of joint cessful in attaining what they ventures in which two or more er prices, a removal companies invest together. its, and decisively Some 154 cooperative ventures higher profits fare in operation around the In addition, Calhoon said, they world, the study found, with 30 will keep up’a steady drumbeat of the joint ventures ‘in other for relaxation of environmental countries involving the same five protections, greater tax benefits companies—Exxon, Mobil, Tex- and other incentives for explora- aco, BP and Shell. tion. Calhoon said that U. S. do- Oil Firms Call Press Conference Embarrassed by Huge Profits Here is how two cil-industry analysts Sterling McKittrick, Jr, and Stanley Wojkowski of the New York stock brokerage firm af Ingalls & Snyder, see profits for 16 of the top oil companies, in arnings per share. The 1973 figures are estimated: Percentage wiz 1973 Increase Exxon $683 $10.00 464 Gulf 245 4.00 860 ‘Mobil. TINS sas 1.50 a2 Standard of Californi 322 450 308 Texaco 327 425 200 Atlantic Richfield 340 450 m4 Cities Service 384 480 250 Continental 338 450 m1 Getty cece 858 5.85 419 Marathon 267 3.90 461 Phillips fed... isa 255 288 Shell .. 3.86 525 360 Standard (indiana) 1537 6.30 285 Standard (Ohio) 1.63 225 3.80 Sun 3.02 a5 314 Union 2.98 425 as From Wall Street Journe! He pointed out that prices for mestic crude oil production fell refined products are up 47 per- from 3.5 billion barrels in 1970 to cent this year and oil industry 3.3 billion in 1971 and 1972. “At profits for the third quarter of the same time, our ability to re- 1973 were 63 percent above the fine the oil products we use has cae meth aol ok sibeen Anaiininn St basteth,LO © CHARLES BARTUNEK * STEVE CIATTI 733-1486 733-4149 ROCKFORD 40 t0 100 CC ZUNDAPP V-Dub Trikes 12 cc Kits ond Completed 3 Wheeled Choppers Jim's Cycles Office 6252 1 Sereet Shop 6005 H1 Street ono 7334768 (Custom Air Brush Work Fe ai sete 5s Brings you a now eoneept in day care for your children A QUALITY PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM cambiee with EXCELLENT DAY CARE SERVICES HOURS 6:30 am to 6.00 pm MOK. FRI “America's Finest ~~ For Parents Who Care" AGES 2 YEARS TO SCHOOL ACE 12009 BEL DRIVE 334-5591 2 BLOCKS NORTH OF 120th and CENTER Bill’s Heating & Cooling Repair Bill Bader, Prop.) HOME FURNACE AIR. 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Pick-up tonnaue covers - custom or repaired 10% Discount to all Union Members WHEN YOU SEE THE UNION LABEL ON IT YOU KNOW IT IS MADE IN AMERICA Ae eee ee ee refined products are up 47 per- cent this year and oil industry profits for the third quarter of 1973 were 63 percent above the same period a year ago. ‘A study commissioned by the MEBA found that “the weight of evidence leads to the i tible inference that the major oil companies created domestic shor- tages.” ‘The need for more oil produc- tion was obvious long before the Arab oil embargo, Calhoon said, yet both the U.S. production of ‘rude oil and ‘the domestic re- finery output in relation to de- mand both declined until the present crisis emerged. It would from 3.5 billion barrels in 1970 to 3.3 billion in 1971 and 1972, “At the same time, our ability to re- fine the oil products we use has ‘also been declining,” he_testi- fied. “In 1988 we refined 77 per- cent of total demand here; in 1972 we refined only 71.5 per cent of demand.” ‘The nation’s present shortage levels fit in very nicely, Calhoon charged, with the oil industry’ effort to reinstate the 27.5 per- cent depletion allowance, which ‘was cut to 22.6 percent in 1969 and to deregulate natural gas prices. “The oil industry would like to convince the American people be hard to have both those devel- —and has always maintained— opments without a high degree that the prices which it can panies he said. charge and the tax benefits it re- of cooperation among the com- He said the study, completed for MEBA by Stanley H. Rut- tenberg & Associates, shows that ample opportunity exists for col- ceives are not sufficient to cover ‘the expenses and risk of domestic exploration for new oil and gas ‘and the cost of protecting the environment,” Calhoon said, THE SHORT CIRCUIT Omaha, Nebr. ‘FEBRUARY, 1974 Vol. 16, No. 7 Nebr No. 7 Published by Affiliated with AFL-CIO; CLC—Nebraska State AFL-CIO; Omaha Central Labor Union; International Labor Press Association; Ne- braska Industrial and Service Union Council; Omaha Union Label League; The Omaha Safety Council President Vice-President Recording Secretary Financial Secretary ‘Treasurer Omat ‘Michael D. Quinlan ‘Harlan H, Clark ‘Jerome F. Berger ‘Kenngth B. Meyer Jack Philby EXECUTIVE BOARD Bryce E. Qualset Elmer Johnson, Secretary Robert W. Alberts Walter L. Bolton Dean E. Frye, Jr. ‘Charles Newell Bill Plymale Newspaper Staff Editor. Press Secretary Elmer R. Johnson Assistant Editor—Advertising ‘Donald M. Wieczorek Photographer ‘Charles Newell Cartoonist “James E, Curran COPE Registrar COPE Director Printed on Union made paper John M. Sute}Congressional challenger, Dan Lynch, explaining his eariler involv- ‘ment in the labor movement to the COPE Committee. Dan, before becoming a public figure, was a union plumber belonging to Local 16 and proudly boasts of his honorary withdrawal since his involve iment in polities. Seated from left to right, President of L.U. 1974— Michael D. Quinlan, Dan Lynch, Betty Dannevik, John Sutej, Jim Perryman and Paul Fitzgerald. DAN LYNCH— Democratic Candidate From 2nd District ‘The COPE Committee of Local Union 1974 met recently with Dan Lynch, Chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commis- ‘sioners, Lynch, a democrat, is a candidate for Congress from the second district. ‘The position is now held by republican John Y. Mc- Collister. ‘The discussion centered on Lynch's record as a public ser- vant, his knowledge of govern- ment and his ability to serve in the Congress of the United States. “There was unanimous agree- important, he has shown his con- ‘cern repeatedly for the working men and women of Douglas the opinion of the com- mittee that Lynch would be re- to labor legislation, un- ‘McCollister, whose ‘anti- labor record keeps him in ex- ceptional good standing with the business and corporate interests of America, Letter to Editor If the Company is truly “in- terested in saving money, fight- ment among the committce rep- like resentatives that Lynch has the ‘qualifications and that his past record has shown him to be forth- Annual Marathon Basketball Battle ‘The annual marathon basket- ball battle of Dept. 422 was played in the Union gym Friday, February 1. The game started 4 pm. and lasted until 8:30 p.m. leaving many of the super stars who were playing for Depart- mental Pride, sore and stiff over the weekend. ing air pollution and conserving fuel” then how about only three starting and quitting times? The way the company has it set up now many carpools that could be successfully executed in a nei THE SHORT CIRCUIT Words and Actions Of Chosen Few From National C.O.P.E Report Never have so few in the his- tory of the United States become ‘0 notorious in words and action in so short a time. RICHARD NIXON —Said taxes are the price we ‘all must pay for good gov- ‘ernment. —Picked aides who showed ‘they really know how to ‘make democracy work. Watched a “mandate” go bye-bye. 1H. R. HALDEMAN “Wore short hair and had a short memory. —Nominated Sen. Sam Ervin ‘a8 Man of the Year. —Said the Bill of Rights was all right in its place. SPIRO AGNEW —Returned green stamps that came with his free groceries. Said’ friendly contractors bbuild the best roads. —Got tired of his job and quit. JOHN MITCHELL —Circulated petitions praising ‘Watergate Committee. —Said Martha's faithful to a fault when it comes to the President, —Broke official U. 8. record for indictments against At- tomneys-General JOHN EHRLICHMAN —Received honorary member- ship in Plumbers Union. —Publicly expressed confi dence in everything about John Dean but his memory ‘and his integrity. Tried to get a smile trans- plant but couldn't find a donor in the White House. JOHN DEAN Starred in ‘TV hit “Sing, ‘Sing, Sing”. February, 1974 Insight— Problems of Performance Evaluation By Charles B. Newell Executive Board Officer Recently, several people have formance may have slipped. This commented about the reasons, is because it takes a great deal methods and/or results of of courage for the person doing WECO’s evaluation system. the rating to admit that his I would take pleasure in re- predecessor made a mistake or porting to you that the com- that he may have been premature ments were of a complimentary in his preliminary judgement, nature but unfortunately that is Let's face it, courage is some- not the case. As in so many other thing that is lacking in our ineidents in our working environ- working environment as experi- ment, we experience here an abor- enced by the number of times we tion of a truly workable concept. don’t see a supervisor disagree ‘with his department head or the latter with his assistant mana- ger. Instead, I submit to you, ‘we are surrounded by meek ges- ‘tres such as... “the boss says,” cor “What good does it do to ar- gue” or the ultimate “do you know what would happen to me if I did what you are suggest- ing?” Another system cruncher is a possible side effect of the halo syndrome, It is the “Brownie.” ‘The halo effect breeds incompe- tent, supervision and the latter produces brownies. It is hopeful the membership will view these inequitable con- ditions of employment objective- ly and bear in mind the Com- any's many mechanisms de- vised to pit one employee against another. ‘You have all experienced them in your area like: drops in wage inecentive earnings, merit raises, unfair distr of write-ups and reviews, and temporary up- feasible, falls short of expecta- tions. ‘Some basic questions come to mind surrounding this subject, and this) writer offers th thought as an explanation. ‘There are apparently these basic reasons for the develop- ment of such a program. 1. The inevitable weeding out of bad employees. 2. Th development of a small percentage of the overall work force, for promotion or advance- ment. ‘3. A measurement device by which upper management can tell, what areas are heavy or lack- ing’ with sufficient talent to get the particular job done right. ‘Now then, let us develop some possible insight as to reasons why ‘our system fails. Perhaps the most important is ‘a malady known as the ‘halo ef- fect. In this syndrome, we ob- serve that once an individual re- ceives an excellent rating by his grades. supervisor, his succeeding ratings _In 1974, let us all consolidate tend to remain excellent even our thinking along one main goal though he may have changed —sticking together as a united bosses or worse yet in spite of team and getting the most from the fact that the individual's per-__our upcoming negotiations. FOR THE BEST IN BOWLINGleaving many of the who were playing for Depart- ‘mental Pride, sore and stiff over the weekend. ‘The aging but agile star guard, Archibald Morris of the North ‘Asile Team combined with his shaspshooting center, Jerry “Pot ’em” Pote to eapture victory 200-199. Leading scorers for the losing effort was “Bad News” Gary Mintken and “Speedy” Dale Smith tied at 24 points apiece. $500 Scholarships Are Available Every year the Union Toy and Prescription Foundation, Inc. is the sponsor of a scholarship pro- gram for the benefit of children fof members of bona fide labor organizations in any state where Union Prescription Center oper- ate, "The amount of the scholarship is $500 and there will be 28 such scholarships awarded during 1974. Anyone interested in fill ing out an application can get them at the Union Hall, 13306 Stevens St ‘To qualify for the competition, applicants must be the son or daughter of a member in good standing of Local Union 1974. ‘successfully executed in a borhood are jinxed by a minute starting time. This is not Tike to make a happy carpool "The Metro Area ‘Transit plan sounds good on the surface but how far away from home will these predesignated parking ‘areas be? If you have to warm the car up on a damp or a cold morning for ten minutes, then drive for three or four miles and then enrich M.A.T. by 80 cents a day, then rewarm the car an- other ten minutes, you might as ‘well drive right on jhrough to the ‘Omaha Works. ‘How about it Company let's see some concrete help on your part instead of expecting the employees to put up with all Dept. 431 Impeachment Drive Picks Up Steam Labor's drive to impeach Presi- dent Nixon is expanding and the response from local and state bodies and individual unions is being described as. “encourag- ing.” ‘One sign is that the AFL-CIO leaflet called “The Case For Im- peachment” has gone to a second 500,000 run while in California f separate run of 500,000 copies ‘were printed just for that state. Petition campaigns have begun n Utah, Montana, California and Texas but the primary focus has been in mail to members of Congress and to the White House. Earlier statements from labor detailed impeachable offenses committed by the President in authorizing massive illegal es- pionage against citizens, his creation of a secret police force and his record of lying about the Watergate scandals ‘A. new statement from_ the AFL-CIO says President Nixon should be impeached for “ob- structing justice in the Water- gate affair.” The Federation cites his repeated disclaimer of “exec- utive privilege” as an excuse for withholding evidence and the plant but couldn't find a donor in the White House. JOHN DEAN Starred in TV hit “Sing, Sing, Sing —Said ‘some swell things about people in the White House. —Also said, “People who live in White houses shouldn't throw stones”. RON ZIEGLER (President's press secretary) —Said, “No news is good —Proved that with a little CIA training, you can pull off practically any caper. Repeated triumph of Bay of igs operation. —Lost visitor's privileges to Watergate apartments, jumble of contradictions sur- rounding the White House tapes their appearance, disappear- ‘ance, mutilation, ete. ‘Meanwhile the Republicans themselves are unhappy about an expensive public opinion poll taken among Ilinois voters. ‘The GOP had to pay for the survey which discovered first and fore- lost the support of his “new ma: jority"—middle income, blue- collar workers. And the conserva tive Market Opinion Research organization which conducted the poll found out that Water- sate is chiefly responsible. Not only is President Nixon “highly unpopular” with THi- nois voters, the poll discovered, but also the number of voters who call themselves Republicans has seriously plummeted with ‘only 22 percent of the sample identifying themselves as Repub- licans as compared to a normal 83 to 40 percent in Illinois! ‘The poll was commissioned by Republican Congressman John B. Anderson who, when he read the results, promptly decided he ‘would not run against Sen. Adlai E, Stevenson in 1974. though he may have bosses or worse yet in spite of team and gett the fact that the individual's per- _our upcoming negotiations. FOR THE BEST IN BOWLING WESTERN BOWL and WESTERN BOWL BAR BEER — LIQUOR — GOOD FOOD 132nd & L Street Phone 334-5263 FLOWERS + SHOW LOVE oe EXPRESS SYMPATHY ok SEND CONGRATULATIONS WHEN YOU NEED FLOWERS CALL: 334-1515 ‘TELEPHONE ORDERS WELCOME » Romiée 203 North th. oF eae ee Millard GODFATHER’S PIZZA 1/2 Block South 99th and Q Ila.m.—1a.m. Delivery Service DISCOUNT TO UNION MEMBERS: ‘SHOW UNION CARD AT TIME OF PURCHASEFebruary, 1974 From U.S. News and World Report- 8 Ways to Avoid Vacation Trouble (From rts in Government and the travel industry come these polnters for families lining up 1974 vacation trips:) If you are worrying about where you can travel on your vacation this year, the word from officials in Washington and from the travel industry is this— ‘The outlook is not as bleak as many people have feared. Chances ae sod that by planning ahead and eaying flexible and being rey tle more, your family will be able to get away from the daly grind and have a good time 1. Make firm reservations now, even if a change in plans forces you to cancel. Getting on a list early can forestall disap- ointment. 2. If you're going abroad on a charter flight or by scheduled airline, look into “package tours.” ‘They may save you money, and improve your chances of getting to where you want to go without worry over local transportation. 3. Be prepared to pay more than present figures indicate. Airlines and other transportation companies can pass along higher fuel costs to passengers. 4. Keep your plans flexible. If « particular flight or tour you've counted on is canceled, try to switch to another—or go later. cies are building up stocks of 5. Don't try to nail down air- compact autos to meet vacation- ers’ needs, line space by overbooking. Peo- ers’ ple who buy up extra seats and don't cancel before flight time face cash penalties. 6. If you're driving in the US, allow extra time. Avoid weekends, when gas stations may be closed. You may not al- ways be able to fill your tank. Stick to highways with service stations. ‘7. Af your chief aim is rest and a minimum of frayed nerves ‘choose a resort close to home— preferably one you can reach on fone tankful of gas. 8 Consider trips by train or bus. Amtrak is refurbishing loco- motives and cars for summer de- ‘mand. Bus lines offer service to ‘most resort area, often push “all expense” tours. Car rental agen- ‘THE SHORT CIRCUIT Page 9 ae Be Involved — Vote March “Caruso’s Cuisine” This pie crust is as the title says: NEVER FAIL. It has won many compliments for my wife's pies, and has had an overwhelming effect on my waist line. ‘Next month I will have one of my favorites for you to fill the crust with. Rix 66 Oil Co. Gas — Oil — Greases Accessories Tank Wagon Service NEVER FAIL PIE CRUST Cut shortening into flour until size of peas or even smaller. If you do not have a pastry cutter, use two butter knives held in your hhand with index finger between them. (Works great!) ‘Beat egg until well blended. Add vinegar and the cold water. Stir well. Sprinkle gradually over the flour mixture until just holds ‘together. A little less water or more, according to type of flour used may be required. Divide into 3 parts. Press lightly together with your hands, litile flour to prevent sticking. If you are making a ‘one crust pie, wrap the other two balls of dough in saran wrap and put in a plastic bag and freeze, Roll out in small amount of flour to about 1” larger than the pie pan. Be sure and be gentle when rolling. It is not noodles, you know.—That is another story. MILLARD PHARMACY Complete Liquor Dept. The Record DEATHS: Ore Edwards, 146. Russell Stover Candi Lou's Piccoto, Restored Pharmacist 132 & L St. 334-5001 The Autiquarium Pate Fepereld, 132, Mille Bll 433, Complete jor Union Officers Anonymous Letter to the Ei Attend Course (Continued from Page 1) U.CS. role in the community. ‘Two members of the Nebraska State Senate will explain current happenings in the State Legis- lature, February 8, 1974 I have a problem. I have two brothers, one works for Western Electric. The other one was sentenced to death in the Electric Chair for murder. My mother died from insanity when I was three years ‘old. My two sisters are prostitutes, and my father sells narcotics. Recently, I met a girl who was just released from a reformatory Ifhere the served time for smothering her illegitimate child to death. ‘The Energy Crisis will be a ig topic for study during the VOLKSWAGEN Repair Service Donna, Unb, dake Pholen, 241 Dennis Kero, 240. Ji Perryman, 9962. Cents Perryman, 261 Ron Weber 422. Don Donoven, 22” Berbare McGrew, 432 Kathryn Thomas, 142 Jory Dougherty, 132. tothe Morin 142. ‘let Nialasn, 143 Fen harp, 261 BUGG CORNER 77th and Main RALSTON 331-2212.lature, ee ‘The Energy Cris will bea My problem is... should I tell her about my brother who works 71th and Main : for study during the for Western Electric. RALSTON. Riek barter ES conte 1 Energy situation will be 391-2212 Re Oe Western Electric Country “ aye se ie craticteeiigie! tec Son. Yeogee, Dep. 244, Dor, Et 314 study’ wil be Occupation Safe bow Cabo You Diva ie ae ee Fae Vlngene, 3 mm ty'and Heath Act (O.CE.A), Human Resources Development ith Hi i HRD) Veterans Affairs, aie Hg Oss Erie Sali. Claims Court, and City and Other Energy Shortages and County Government. 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Rueben Perales costs ‘AUTO, TRUCK TEV SAVENOURENERGY Dance to the reAcTON AR CALL US TODAY AND ARRANGE A LATIN SOUNDS incest Taeneteeese sa berkameart ee aa LOW COST NEW CAR LOAN Pe oa SAGE UKE IT INTEREST REFUND IN 1973—20% comMBO Industries, Inc. 114930 Grover Street The Omaha Telephone Employees.» Prone'385:3360 Bh) Federal Credit Union, Ine. ‘© *. prpeowy false, Latter Wha aztedte | | 13336 Millard Ave. ewe tneartas 4 a) Block 10 Grover Street, Turn Right TVs \0¢.ymTOWwN) (WEST OMAMA—1200 4°") "es200? Sth & Pierce: 346.9618 Goth 10 14950 Grover Stent Nett Dossy eet Se HomThe Report Of ‘Tine Presidlemt by President Michael D. Quinlan Fellow Union Members: The following information is an even more detailed ex- plenation of your E.M.-3 Council's negotiation demands It is expected that these demands will be presented to the Western Electric Company sometime this week. Several weeks subsequent to this formal presentation to the Company, the first round of negotiations will commence. As the negotiations proceed, it is our hope to keep the ‘membership abreast of any and all developments. Michael D. Quinlan President-Business Manager Local Union 1974, LB.E.W. WAGES: a) Improve cost-of-living formula to a 3; b) Quarterly adjustments in C.O.LA. Bryear service employee who tolack of wor Land Group II to 25 cents; e) ‘Substantial ‘wage Increase: 1) Percentage increment to all day workers based on a percentage of average earnings of the plant; x) Equal monies in wage t- freageseame pens per hour Taise throughout 17 EMi PENSIONS: a) Change the current benefit formula to one which provides a retiree with a benefit equal to 2 percent of his average salary of his highest five (5) consecutive years salary times his years of eredited service; b) Eliminate reduction for- mula before age 85 with 80 yeurs of service; c) Add an early retirement supplement to the plan to provide an employee. who Fetires before age 02 with a benefit equal to $10 per month mes each year of his service. This supplement would be pay- able until the employee is age 62; d) Change “surviving spouse's option”; e) “Add cost of living to plan; f) Full vesting with no ‘age requirement, HOSPITAL-SURGICAL-MEDICAL: a) 100 percent usual ‘customary rates; b) The existing E.M.E. to be changed to. $50 deductible; e) Ail active employees and thelr dependents shall be covered under a Dental Care Program at no monthy premium coat to the employee. ‘The program shall contain a full range of preventive, diag. nostic treatment and restorative service subject to some patie company treatment, Service to be covered includes. diagnostic jon, xrays; preventive and emergency service, oral x ‘gery, filling’ and other restorative procedures, root ean tent, preventive and treatment of gum diseases, provision for complete and partial dentures and orthodontic treatment Surgical procedures and initial examination and cleaning shall be paid &t 100 percent of usual and customary rates. Al other dental proceduzes shall be paid at 7 pereent of the Usual find customary rate charges except for orthodontic and prostho- dontie (dentures and bridges) service which will have a 50 per- cent Company payment. There will be an annual maximum of {$750 for each member and $600 for each dependent—which shall be renewable each calendar year; d) Include a drug-preseription program, HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS: a) Accumulation of vac tion days; b) Guaranteed holidays; e) Additional hoi ALL employees who are scheduled to work on a day observed as & holiday shall receive eight (8) houre at straight time plas double time for hours worked or be paid at double time and have 4 day off with pay at their request; e) Eliminate 1/12 reduction factor; £)" Improve present vacation schedule to inelude 1 Year service, 2 weeks vacation and additional increments of 1 day vacation per each additional year service; ) Vacation bonus. MOVEMENT OF PERSONNEL: a) Vacancies “posted” on 1 plant-wide basis for 10 days; b) Plantawide seniority for up- and transfers: e) Bumping rights with T 4)" Clarification of "Qualified oF Qualifica- ‘) Heinsta(e or rehire from leaves or layofts? from 1 ‘year to 2 years and inerease credited seniority to 12 months WAGE INCENTIVES: a) Arbitration; b) Guaranteed 20 percent wage incentive payments to all groups based on full and fontinued application of pay group; c) Once full balance wage Incentive operator always a full balance wage Incentive operator. JOB GRADES: a) Change current job grading to levels— Level 1,38 & 34; Level 1, 35 36; Level Itt, 37 Ss; Level IV, ae. ‘TRADES: a) Eliminate trades classification of Group I and Group It; Place Control Rate for Group I, allow Group 1 Trades: ‘nen to penetrate where qualified; b) Set up program for all 33 and 36 grade Junior ‘Tradesmen to be foudet to Trades job after working 36 grades e) Sub-Contractings The Company shall nox Uy. the Union of any job or Jobe that may be considered for Subcontracting in advance of any job going out within 10 day 1? the Union objects to the job’ going’ out they shall have the Fight to grieve and arbitrate such matters ‘The partien agree that before any job or jobs can go out that all employees within the department or departments where tie work has or could be done, that all employees be afforded the right to work on an overtime basi the 8th day. ABSENCE CONTROL PROGRAM: a) Sickness absence bonefita will ot be part of any absence contrel program crieeron. BENEFITS: a) Sick pay after 10 years of service to be full ‘my for 62 weeks up to 20 years service. After 20 years service Be. weeks full pay and 82 weeks half pays b) Change when death occurs to on roll employees to 2 years pay and of Job death it years pay'c) Change 18 wesks benelits renewal er terion to 4'weeks; 4) Bight to arbitrate. BELL SAVINGS PLAN: a) Eligibility to partiipate for all hourlyrated Western Electric employees, SUPPLEMENTARY LIFE INSURANCE: a) To go past 60 sare of age. UNION. REPRESENTATION: 8), Leave for life of the agreement with this being renewed with each new agreement; ‘by"Pay treatment quota time; e) Company” initiated conference paid at other than KOI, MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS: «) Any benefit, priv- ita, working condition or facility nat specifically cxemptal by {His agreements provided or extended tor employees in the past Shall be continued in effect for the duration of this agreement. UNION SECURITY: a) Full ageney shop (With full under- standing that all employees must join the’ Union of pay an fnount of money equal to the dues 30 days after the agreement {e'approved). Any new employee must also do the same. NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE: a) In the event any health insurance program is enacted, the megotiated level of benefits will be maintained and the Company” will be required pay any"direc."premiums or taxes. which may ‘be levied. on workers for coverage on any health insurance program. PROPOSED NEW COST-OF-LIVING PROGRAM: a) 8% j |