ather Works' Union. Affiliation CIO. Strike

Sections of act involved

1) (3). Number of workers involved 170. Detailed report as to action taken close case (if election, give results): Compliance notice posted; five men retated; one man not interested and did not apply for work; one man not restated because he was found to be physically unfit; charge withdrawn by union.

ADJUSTED CASE REPORT

1. Was charge (or petition) adjusted by settlement agreement? Yes. Was ttlement agreement reduced to writing? No. If so, attach copy. Did gional office participate in securing agreement between parties? Yes. 2. Was alleged company union disestablished? Was company's recogtion of or contract with such company union rescinded? 3. Number of workers reinstated after strike or lockout ; after discrimiatory discharge 5. Amount of back, pay, $ None. Number of workers receiving ack pay

If so, was If so; Attach

4. Did parties enter into collective bargaining negotiations? written collective bargaining agreement entered into? Copy. If collective bargaining agreement not in writing, set forth main terms. 5. Was notice posted? Yes. If so, Attach Exact Copy. How long posted. 30 days. Does notice cover Section 7 of Act? Yes. Section 8 (1)? Yes. Section 3 (2)? Yes. Section 8 (3)? Yes. Section 8 (5)? Yes.

6. Has company furnished proof of compliance? See supra. If so, Attach Copy. Has union furnished confirmation compliance? Yes. If so, Attach Copy. 7. Does adjustment completely dispose of all allegations in charge? Yes. not, give explanation.

To: Mr. P. G. Phillips
From: G. S. Slyer

DECEMBER 7, 1939.

Subject: A. C. Lawrence Leather Company, Ashland, Kentucky, IX-C-231.

RECOMMENDATION

Withdrawn; closed and adjusted case report attached.

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Subsequent to the strike, with which you are thoroughly familiar, the company agreed in writing to reinstate all employees without prejudice to their past seniority rights and privileges. The company has posted a notice of compliance some time ago.

The present charge was filed by the president of the local union which does not now exist and there are no members of the C. I. O. Leather Workers Union in the plant; the Independent Union which had been formed in the plant is not functioning. The charge alleged that seven named persons had been discriminated against in reinstatement to their jobs, or had been discharged after being reinstated.

I made a very careful investigation of this charge and find that O. W. Edwards, Percy Mullins and Walter Patrick were reinstated without prejudice to their past seniority rights and privileges. Jack Barker was discharged for appearing in the company's office intoxicated, in company with several other employees, to present grievances to the superintendent Houlahan. One of the other employees in the office at this time was George Le Master, president of the local, who filed these charges. Le Master admitted to me that Baker was intoxicated, loud and abusive to Mr. Houlahan, and that if he had known that Barker had been drinking, he would not have gone into the office with him. V. C. Brown, a stationary boiler fireman, was reinstated, but was discharged for being intoxicated while on duty. Barker told me various stories and declared that he was not intoxicated, but I secured a statement from his wife that she went down town the day he was fired and brought back for him a pint of whiskey which he drank in the afternoon and before boing to work in the evening. After Brown was discharged at the plant, he went down to the police station to get the officers to say whether he was or was not drunk and he got so loud that they threatened to lock him up if he did not get out and go home.

E. Runyan was not reinstated. He had little service and at the time he might have been reinstated, was engaged in the junk business and the company claims he did not apply for work. Likewise, that he was not much good. When I interviewed him he had been drinking.

R. Childers is a little runt of a fellow who worked for the company about nine years. He was dropped from service by the company because he was unable

to perform his usual duties and when given unusually easy work to do he was nervous and fidgety he could not do that work. I examined the medical ener of the company's physician and the medical report of Childers' personal phys both of which agree that this man is suffering from some physical deficiency incapacitates him, indicating that he never has been a normal person from 5. and may never be a normal person physically.

I requested Mr. Houlahan to go on record as stating that the company posted a notice of compliance, and that Edwards, Mullins and Patrick had reinstated without prejudice. Mr. Houlahan took this matter up with hi pany officials and they declined to go on record further than they have als gone, but he assured me that these men had been reinstated without pre and that the cause given for the discharge of the other employees mentioned correct. I thereupon wrote Mr. Houlahan a letter dated December 4, 158. copy of which is attached.

I conferred with George LeMaster, the president of the local who fled charges. He stated Carmon Newell, representative of the C. I. O. at Asi requested him to sign these charges. Le Master further stated that there an members in the plant; that the employees wouldn't stick to the union and ta he had no further interest in the matter. He withdrew the charges.

Copies of the withdrawal are attached hereto. GSS:mr Enclos.

N. L. R. B. EXHIBIT NO. 391-AAAAM

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, NINTH REGION

Week ending Jan. 20, 1940

CLOSED CASE REPORT

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Case No. IX-C-1102. Name of Company: The Enro Shirt Company. charge received 11/10/39. Date case closed: 1/18/40. Name of Union: A = gamated Clothing Workers of America. Affiliation CIO. Strike tions of act involved 8 (1) (3). Number of workers involved 1. Detailed as to action taken to close case (if election, give results) Investigation fa -* disclose evidence substantiating charge of discrimination. As to 8 (1) vicia” union did not wish to press this allegation. Charge withdrawn by union.

I was very distressed by yours of the first. I had the office check, & we s never received any instructions that Regional Directors should act neith arbitrator nor appointors thereof. While I may not always remember t I'm certain if there were any instructions concerning arbitration I would not f” it. You know that's a subject that's a hobby with me. The only way I explain it is that the mail from Washington is frequently misaddressed. Id think a week goes by but what we don't get stuff addressed to other offes get stuff reforwarded to us. I've written Bie Stern about that several times. I suppose in an organization as large as ours it can't be helped.

I am called on almost every day either to act as an arbitrator or to appoint I almost always refuse, because I haven't the time or I didn't think it polt. do so. On the other hand I do know I am named as the arbitrator in doa contracts-especially in Cincinnati, and Huntington, W. Va. (only the latterp I don't know). These contracts are made without my knowledge and I have control over the parties using my name. I'll do all I can to stop it but how suc ful I'll be I don't know. Even in these cases I've in the past refused to se when disputes arise except in one unusual case.

I have served on three occasions in the past year in small disputes which take ery little time. I always declined any fee. In the Selby case I am sure one uestion submitted by correspondents I told the parties I felt it was non-arbitrable. It won't happen again. I'm dreadfully sorry I never got the instructions. Don't hesitate to write me here if you need me for anything else.

N. L. R. B. EXHIBIT NO. 391-AAAAO

PHIL.

METAL POLISHERS, BUFFERS, PLATERS AND HELPERS INTERNATIONAL UNION, Cincinnati, O., November 8, 1938.

Aг. PHILIP G. PHILLIPS,

Regional Director, National Labor Relations Board,

Enquirer Building, Cincinnati, Ohio.

DEAR SIR: During the past week, many insulting remarks from our honorable lovernor Davey, through our local newspapers have been hurled at you in reards to strikes throughout the State of Ohio. Local # 68 of the above organization ighly resent these remarks and have gone on record unanimously so.

Mr. Phillips, as a body of working men affiliated with the "A. F. of L." we ommend your past efforts and achievements and the local newspapers will also e notified that we find you to be just and square in all your dealings. With best wishes, I remain,

Very sincerely yours,

C. RUMSTETTER, Rec. Sec'y. Local 68.

N. L. R. B. EXHIBIT No. 391-AAAAP

NOVEMBER 3, 1938.

Mr. JOHN C. GETREU,

President, Columbus Federation of Labor,

2471⁄2 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio.

DEAR JOHN: I can't express in a letter how much I appreciate your coming to ny help. The next time I see you, I'll try to express myself and assure you that am always at your service.

Cordially yours,

PHILIP G. PHILLIPS, Regional Director.

(Folder labelled "American Rolling Mill Co." was received in evidence and narked "N. L. R. B. Exhibit No. 451." The entire content, Decision And order In the Matter of American Rolling Mill Co., Case No. C-1507, is on file with the committee.)

(Folder labelled "9th Region Encomia" was received in evidence, marked N. L. R. B. Exhibit No. 450," and is on file with the committee. A list of the locuments contained therein follows:)

9TH REGION STAFF ENCOMIA

Letter, 9/23/36, to Philip Phillips, from United Electrical and Radio Workers of America, by K. M. Kirkendall.

Letter, 12/2/37. to Director Phillips, from Textile Workers Organization Comnittee, by H. J. Gibbons.

Letter, 7/2/37, to Philip Phillips, from United Electrical and Radio Workers of America, by K. M. Kirkendall.

Letter, 7/18/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from United Mine Workers of America, by Wm. Turnblazer.

Letter, 10/14/37, to Philip G. Phillips, from Committee Industrial Organization, by Peter Campbell.

Letter, 8/29/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Golden & Lay, by James S. Golden. Letter, 4/13/37, to Philip Phillips, from United Rubber Workers of America, by O. H. Bosley.

Letter, 8/2/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, by Griselda Kuhlman.

Letter, 9/24/37, to Philip G. Phillips, from Committee for Industrial Organization, by M. M. Cameyer, and United Automobile Workers, by Lester Byrd.

Letter, 9/30/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Federation of Flat Glass Workers of America, by Irwin L. DeShetler.

Letter, 2/1/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from Lorenza Stevens.

Letter, 12/29/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Golden & Lay, by James S. Golden Letter, 7/29/38, to Charles S. Armistead, from Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, by Griselda Kuhlman.

Letter, 8/28, to Philip G. Phillips, from Wm. Eppley.

Letter, 10/23/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from The Irving Drew Co., by George P. Utley.

Letter, 8/19/38 (copy), to Philip G. Phillips, from Franklin County Industrial Union Council, by Melvin Grafton.

Letter, 8/30/37, to P. G. Phillips, from Ohio House of Representatives, by W. H. Whetro.

Letter, 12/6/39, to William S. Gordon, from Metzdorf and Frantz, by Dillon R Brown.

Letter, 11/29/39 (copy), to Philip G. Phillips, from Sheridan & Jenkins, by PJ Sheridan.

Letter, 11/19/38, to Miss Makay, from Hoopes, Sanders & Hoopes, by C. A Hoopes.

Letter, 7/26/38 (copy), to Philip G. Phillips, from Henry Vogt Machine Co., bị G. A. Heuser.

Letter, 8/25/38, to Robert E. Green, from Morris Weintraub.

Letter, 6/20/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Golden & Lay, by James S. Golden Letter, 5/9/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Robert P. Morean.

Letter, 6/13/40 (copy), to Philip G. Phillips, from G. H. R. Foundry Company. by S. H. Standish.

Letter, 10/22/37, to National Labor Relations Board, Cincinnati, Ohio, from the Butler County Lumber Co., by H. L. Sanders.

Letter, 1/5/40, to Carl W. Filter, from United Mine Workers of America, br J. W. Ridings.

Letter, 2/26/40, (photostat), to Philip G. Phillips, from Adler Manufacturing Company Employees Group, Incorporated, by Phil. C. Adams.

Letter, 10/25/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from Doyle & Doyle, by John A. Dovle Letter, 7/22/38, to Mr. Perichelli, from Golden & Lay, by W. R. Lay.

Letter, 6/25/38 (copy), from International Ladies Garment Workers Union an Huntington, Girls' and Boys' Local 325.

Letter, 6/19/37, to Philip G. Phillips, from A. M. Mercer.

Letter, 5/22/40 (photostat), to Philip G. Phillips, from International Associator of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers, Shopmen's Local No. 322. by Albert H. Krueger.

Letter, 11/1/39 (copy), to Edwin A. Elliott, from Hardman-King Company, by A. G. Hammond.

Letter, 11/1/38, to Mary Telker Ilif, from International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers of America, by Jack Kwallek.

Letter, 5/6/39 (copy) to Philip G. Phillips, from West Virginia State Federat on of Labor, by Tom Cairns.

Letter, 5/8/39 (copy), to Philip G. Phillips, from Belle-Alkali Company, by D. W. Stubblefield.

Letter, 6/13/40 (carbon copy), to Philip G. Phillips, from G. H. R. Four dry Company, by S. H. Standish.

Letter, 5/21/40 (photostat), to George Slyer, from Building and Construct on Trades Council, by W. E. Reed.

Letter, 12/1/38, to George S. Slyer, from Peaslee-Gaulbert Paint & Varnish Co., by E. P. Kelly.

Letter, 10/22/38, to George S. Slyer, from Fries and Son Steel Construction and Engineering Co., by James W. Fallon.

Letter, 1/26/38, to G. S. Slyer, from Browning, Zeigler & Cochran, by Errest L. Zeigler.

Letter, 10/2/37, to Mr. Slver, from The Schumer Brothers Co., by R. Stocker. Letter, 10/28/40, to Philip G. Phillips, from International Association of Machinists, by F. C. Becker.

Letter, 6/13/40 (photestat), to Philip G. Phillips, from G. H. R. Foundry Company, by S. H. Standish.

Letter, 5/2/40 (photostat), to Philip G. Phillips, from American Federation of Labor, by Frank P. Fenton.

Letter, 4/27/40 (photostat), to Philip G. Phillips, from The D. L. Auld Co., by

S. G. Brooks.

Letter, 4/20/40 (photostat), to Philip G. Phillips, from Dodd & Dodd, by Aller P. Dodd.

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Letter, 4/24/40 (photostat), to Philip G. Phillips, from The Denison Engineering Company, by W. C. Denison, Jr.

Letter, 4/18/40 (photostat), to Philip G. Phillips, from United Automobile Workers of America, by R. G. Chichester.

Letter, 12/27/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from American Federation of Labor, by A. Rodiguez.

Letter, 12/12/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from Payne, Minor, Ray & Davis, by John V. Ray.

Letter, 12/7/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from E. I. duPont De Nemours & Company, by C. M. Spargo.

Letter, 11/30/39, to Philip Phillips, from Central Labor Union, by J. E. Breidenbach.

Letter, 11/29/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from Sheridan & Jenkins, by P. J. Sheridan.

Letter, 11/25/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from Edgar Ervin.

Letter, 9/11/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from Wisconsin Steel Company, by J. W. Morvat.

Letter, 8/4/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from The Enro Shirt Company, Inc., by H. Rosenblum.

Letter, 7/13/39, to National Labor Relations Board, Cincinnati, Ohio, from Ashland Brick Company, by Clark White.

Letter, 6/27/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from The M. B. Farrin Lumber Co., by S. G. Kuhn.

Letter, 6/6/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from The Meadow River Lumber Co., by H. L. Gray.

Letter, 6/6/39 (copy), to Philip G. Phillips, from Progressive Mine Workers of America International Union, by Joe Ozanic.

Letter, 6/8/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from Belle Alkali Company, by D. W.

Stubblefield.

Letter, 4/19/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union, by Chas. H. Green.

Letter, 2/11/39, to Philip G. Phillips, from J. C. Penney Company, by J. A. Parker.

Letter, 1/16/39, to Philip Phillips, from Inland Manufacturing Division, General Motors Corporation, by W. S. Whittaker.

Letter, 10/20/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Sun Glow Industries, Inc., by Wm. Switzer.

Letter, 10/20/38 (copy), to Philip G. Phillips, from J. W. Brown.

Letter, 9/21/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Mailers Trade District, by Munro Roberts.

Letter, 8/25/38 (copy) to Robert E. Green, from Morris Weintraub.

Letter, 8/19/38 (copy), to R. S. Macke, from International Brotherhood of Paper Makers, by Agnes Heelan.

Letter, 8/19/38 (copy), to Philip G. Phillips, from Franklin County Industrial Union Council, by Melvin Grafton.

Resolution (copy), Columbus Mailers' Union Number 100, adopted by Franklin County Industrial Council.

Letter, 7/26/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Henry Vogt Machine Co., by G. A. Heuser.

Letter, 7/23/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Lee Clay Products Company, Inc., by M. S. Bowne.

Letter, 7/15/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Robbins & Myers, Inc., by J. H. Hortsman.

Letter, 6/22/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from The Keystone Press Co., by J. A. Wilhelm.

Letter, 6/22/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Stevenson, Jordan & Harrison, by Ralph A. Lind.

Letter, 6/7/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Reliance Plating Works, by M. McGill. Letter, 5/31/38, to Oscar Grossman, from Price, Smith & Spilman, by H. D. Batte.

Letter, 3/4/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from The Trades and Labor Council, by Gus Miles.

Letter, 2/1/38, to Philip G. Phillips, from Estabrook, Finn & McKee, by Herbert A. Estabrook.

Letter, 11/22/37, to Philip G. Phillips, from The Hale-Justis Drug Company, by A. W. Peters.