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Show ' r a monday, lUdecember 5, Pickets 1977 Continued from page 1 asked if he personally felt nonunion mines would feel union pressure, he said, It is my personal opinion they will. Arizona, is not officially advo- cating the picketing of nonunion mines. The reason is not to keep the peace. As Harold Alger, a board member for the district, said, the policy results from a lack of sufficient manpower to properly enforce a picket line. But Alger did say the members and locals were free to do as they saw fit. When It appears Alger is not the only one anticipating union n action against operations. Last week, at least one company, California Portland Cement, which operates a mine in Soldier Canyon, saw' non-unio- TOYOTA LIFT TRUCKS SALES SERVICE RENTAL LEASING ELECTRIC DIESEL GAS & LP-GA- POWERED S Wide Selection of 36 Models to Fit -- High Performance Craftsmanship Quality Economy Rugged Construction Operator Designed Meets all U.L. and OSHA & ANSI Safety Standards. F.M.-Approve- i Ask rfhout our long Factory Warranty MOUNTAIN WEST MACHINERY CO. P.O. BOX 26126 4225 SOUTH 500 WEST lltf SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH discuss the matter. n mines Other appear to be reluctant to discuss the issue publicly. One executive, wishing to remain anonymous, said the reason for the conspiratorial silence was the fear of the press inventing a crisis where none really exists. In any case, there seems to be a good deal of preparation for the anticipated union n assault on companies. One contractor in the Price area, who also wished to remain unidentified, said many suppliers are accelerating their deliveries to the mines so non-unio- non-unio- Nationally, many ob- servers dont expect the strike to last too long. One of the reasons for an expected short strike is the dire financial shape of the unions health and retirement fund. According to Markle, be-gini- I i Currently, the UMW must !; I ' j. Getaway for lunch... Welcome back ( Li' 4 to the Restaurant! TM International House of Pancakes from Sophisticated Lady Fitness Solon. Welcome to Utah's most modern and elegant total lady's fitness and weight control salon ever! Come see our sleek contemporary new facilities ond meet Instead of the same old hung up bag of can burgers and fries, relax with a real rnea at International I louse of Pancakes. You canyou choose fmm more than 100 separate breakfast, lunch, or dinner selections All of them lovingly prepared, cheerfully served and priced so that your whole family can enjoy them often Welcome back to the restaurant! our friendly staff of professionals. for your membership ond gift certificate appointment. 141 ganua? man fc I I J k v Sports Company. iaiBa&gaaaginBii ng I $25.00 gift certificate gsssxjBB? fl6SS)gaflii V, c feels the issues warrant it. 84107 i health fund, is depleted because of all the wildcat strikes that occurred during the past year. Consequently, according to Markle, the trustees of the health fund have said they will cease all health payments Dec. 6 if the strike goes through. Many struck mines may find ill coal miners joining them for a quick resolution of I the negotiations. i BUY THE WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE A GIFT OF HEALTH FOR CHRISTMAS and treat yourself to a Christmas gift by receiving a n allies. fund, and especially the the Utah Coal Operators Association, the biggest item on the negotiating agenda is the UMWs desire to obtain the right to strike at any time. As it stands now, said the union can only Markle, strike when a labor contract expires, but the union wants the right to strike whenever it r Stevens-Brow- is funded in two ways, through a fixed contribution per ton of coal mined and a fixed contribution per man-hou- r worked. But the n, mm from the fund submit all issues to a grievance committee. Other issues include work rules, productivity arrangements, and incentive policy. Markle said pay is not a big factor in this contract's negotiations. But if the local operators are powerless to stop the strike, they can at least take heart. They may have unusual they wont have to cross hostile picket lines later. The companies in Utah, both union and are helpless to stop the strike. All negotiations take place in Washington, D.C. According to Roger Markle, president of non-unio- Your Specific Needs. 1,200 to 33,000 Ih. Capacities. Toyota Lift Trucks Known For: very high probabilities of the event. Although the company dec; ted to comment on the mattcr, it did call a special meeting of all its employees to East 3rd South 532-826- 6 6100 So. State 266-001-8 |