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Show I An open invitation to the Steel Union: Join us ie a forward step Steel companies are spending billions we believe,' pave the way to enable the com- 1 Of dollars to modernize mills, methods panies to generate new economic progress to be I products shared with their employees. But America, the world's greatest Accordingly, in return for steel user, can never enjoy the full bene- agreement on these contract fits of this multi-billion dollar program changes we have offered to ne- until the steel companies' labor agree- otiate a non-inflationary two- ments are as modern as the machinery ?ear agreement providing an in the mills increase in pension and insur- ' ance benefits this year, and a The steel companies extend this invi- modest increase in wages next I tation to the Union: year. oin us in taking a forward step Such an agreement would place the steel com- to help reduce Wasteful, OUt-of- panies in a stronger position to compete with date practices; help pave the way other materials and with imports of foreign- i for increased production, im- made steel... It would give employees improved proved productivity, and result- benefits, higher wages and greater job security , . i , , , ... It would help hold the line against inflation. ing savings which can be shared & , by employees, stockholders and 1Ms Pr0Psal does not threaten the basic the public - without contributing rights of Union members any way. to inflation. The companies recognize that the Union has c -n n , tt i a responsibility and a legal right to represent Specifically, we have asked the Union to co- , , . , , , ., , TT . . .,, the interests of its members. The Union, on its operate with us in: , , . , . , part, should recognize that the companies have 1. Improving the language and the spirit of the the right and obligation to manage their plants labor agreements to bring them up-to-date to the maximum benefit of employees, share- with modern operations and to reduce causes holders, and the public. of misunderstanding and friction that have T , , . .,, In these modern times, with great progress developed in the past: , , , . , , , already achieved and even greater progress 2. Protecting thousands of innocent workers visible on the horizon, cooperation-not opposi- by discouraging irresponsible acts of a law- tion-is the mark of real leadership. less few who engage in unauthorized or , ... ,. .... , , . "wildcat" strikes S cooperatlve attitude on the part ' of the Union and its leadership can the steel 3. Retarding further inflation by dropping the industry fully meet the needs of America and experimental cost-of-living adjustment help curb inflation. clause in the 1956 agreements. This clause, Wo TT ,n . , , . ... & ' We urge the Union to join us in taking this intended to spare steelworkers from the forward step effects of inflation, has proven to be itself inflationary and thus self-defeating. All of THE STEEL COMPANIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE the 170 an hour added to wage rates Under 375 Lexington Avenue New York 17, New York ' the claUS3 Since 1956 WOuld be retained. Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation . Armco Steel Corporation . Bethlehem Steel Company The Colorado Fuel and Iron Corporation rrn , , 1 1 v Great Lakes Steel Corporation Inland Steel Company . Jones Inese Contract Changes, accompanied by a CO- & Laughlin Steel Corporation Kaiser Steel Corporation Republic j.- -I ii tt ) , 11 Steel Corporation . United States Steel Corporation . Wheeling Operative attitude On the Union S part, WOUld, steel Corporation . The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Inflation means a backward step for everyone LOANS O AUTO O FURNITURE O SIGNATURE Geneva Finance American Fork, Utah Good News for Two-Car Families! v on bodily Injury iand property damage collision coverage medical payments Plus 10 Extra Discount to Accident-Free Drivers! (lf there are no unmarried mala drivers underS yeara.) AUTO LIFE FIRE TRUCK Keith Hansen Phone SU 5-3485 or SK 6-3851 Am. Fork RESPONSIBLE PERSON Wanted to fill and collect from automatic vending machines ma-chines in this area. Absolutely Absolute-ly no selling, all accounts established es-tablished and turned over to qualified man or woman. 7-1 7-1 2 hours weekly nets to $250 monthly. Possibility full time with higher income potential. No age limit. Company representative repre-sentative will be in this area to interview applicants. Re-, Re-, quires car and $750 working : capital (fully secured) . Write giving full particulars, address ad-dress and phone to: SELF-SERVICE 3871 Piedmont- Avenue Oakland 11, California |