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THE STRATHMOOR LEADER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1945

Wage Boost Aids U.S., Says Walter Reuther
Editor's note: Two weeks ago, on this page, we printed a statement by C.E. Wilson, General Motors president, in which he set forth his company's reasons for rejecting the UAW-CIO demand for a 30 per cent wage increase.
Herewith we present a similar statement by Walter P. Reuther, vice-president of the Union, in which he cites the workers' case for an increase in their take-home pay. The statement was released this week.


The General Motors workers want and need a 30 per cent wage increase to offset the reduction they suffered in take-home pay when hours were reduced from 48 or more to 40 or less a week.
The economic facts show that General Motors Corp. can pay such and increase and still make a substantial profit, without increasing prices.
Neither the General Motors workers nor their union leadership want a strike if one can be avoided. We are trying and shall continue to try to exhaust every possible means of reaching a peaceable settlement.
But we would be pitifully unrealistic, in view of our present and past experiencie with this Corporation, if we did not clear away in advance all legal obstacles to exercising our legitimate right to strike when and if a strike becomes necessary.


We are very much aware that the public interest is involved in this issua.
Every American citizen is vitaly concerned with the answer to the question: Can General Motors pay its employees a 30 per cent wage increase withou increasing prices?
Can there be set up, out of that 30 per cent, a social security fund equal to 3 per cent of the Corporation's total payroll that will provide maximum coverage for health, accident, medical and life insurance; sickness, death and unemployment benefits?
If General Motors sells its cars for the same price in Atlanta, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Indiana and Detroit, should it not pay its workers in those areas equal wages when they do equal work?


These are the immediate economic issues involved. If the answer to each of those questions is "yes," then GM workers are thoroughly justified in their demands.
The Corporation should yield to the demands without forcing on its employees and their families the hardships of a strike. The beneficiaries of the 30 per cent increase would be not GM workers but the public as a whole.


We recognize, further, that the public has more concern in this case than just the immediate economic issues described above.
There are larger, farther reaching implications.
We in the UAW-CIO say that our program of higher wages and low prices can be achieved through a larger volume of production.
It has been said that our program is inflationary. We say there is no danger of inflation in decent wages so long as there are products available which those wages can buy.


There is a greater and more immediate danger than inflation. It is deflation. Deflation arises from higher prices, lower wages, limited production, inequitable distribution.
The wages of General Motors and other auto workers have already been cut by reductions in the hours of work. The Corporation is complaining that it cannot profitably sell cars at 1942 prices, and wheter it increases wages or not, it is seeking still higher prices.
At the same time it doggedly defends its tremendously high profits and the high salaries it pays its executives. Both of these factors provide for the accumulation of enormous sums of idle and unproductive wealth, which lead to deflation and depression.


Certainly this issue--inflation, deflation or healthy prosperity?-- is a matter of public interest.
Contrast our approach with the attitude of the Corporation. General Motors pays lip service to the public interest, but it refuses to agree to public negotiations.
General Motors tries to obstruct the strike vote, required by law, by refusing permission to the Government to conduct the vote on plant premises.
In this particular statement, I have consciously not presented the speciic facts concerning General Motors' ability to pay, which support our demands. They have been outlined in earlier statements. They will be presented in detail to General Motors, beginning Oct. 19.


They Shake Hands
[picture of Paul McNutt and Richard Frankensteen shaking hands with R.W. Thomas in the back, black and white picture]
Paul V. McNutt, War Manpower Administrator at the time this picture was taken, shakes hands with Richard Frankensteen, UAW-CIO vice-president and candidate for Mayor, the while R.W. Thomas, union president, looks on. Paul McNutt is now Governor-General of the Philippines.


Comstock Cites Record
"I believe that my wide experience in public affairs during both depression years and boom times should make me particularly valuable to the people of Detroit during the critical reconversion period now facing us" is a message to the voters of the city from former Governor William A. Comstock, who has served the people of Detroit as councilman since 1941, and is a candidate for reelection on Tuesday, November 6.
Mr. Comstock adds that his honest and efficient administration which he gave the people of Michigan during the years of 1933 and 1934 is acknowledged by all leading citizens of the state, including both Democratic and Republican party leaders, many of whom from both parties have consistently supported him in his councilman campaigns.


Burn's Fun-Nite Set for Nov. 9
Burns' Fourth Annual Fun-Nite will be held Friday, November 9. 
Mrs. J. A. Hutchinson, Finance Chairman of the Burns' P.T.A. held her first committee meeting at her home on Strathmoor avenue on Thursday evening, September 27.
Fun-Nite has been expanded to include several new attractions this season.
The following committee chairmen have been named:
Mrs. C. W. Arasmith--Gift Shop
Mrs. C. H. Clemo --Pantry Shelf
Mrs. E. A. Russell-White Elephant
Mrs. Wm. Smith--Miniature Circus
Mrs. E. H. Gee--Magician Show
Mrs. G. Shelby--Fish Pond
Mrs. F. S. Brainard--Dance
Mrs. A. R. Hellwarth--Movies
Mrs. W. Hurlbut--Soft Drinks
Mrs. N.S. Schauder--Refreshments
Mrs. H. Kometh--Hospitality
Mrs. F. J. Bondy--Sponsored Groups
Mrs. H. V. D[illegible]--Tickets
Mrs. C. A. [Vallmar?]-- Check Room


Detroit Institute Offers Programs for GI's
Programs for GI's-- The Detroit Institute of Technology is offering special study programs for former servicemen and women who cannot attend day classes. The plan will permit them to take advantage of educational benefits open to them under the GI Bill in cases where the allowance granted is not sufficient to support their familiesm, since daytime employment will not prevent enrollment. In some instances, first semester enrollment at the institute, 2020 Whiterell street, is still open to recently discharged veterans.


Canary Show Friday
Canary Show Opens Friday-- The annual canary show sponsored by the Greater Detroit Cage Bird Society will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Detroiter Hotel George Fink is president and Mrs. Arthur Martin, secretary.


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PAGE 2 THE STRATHMOOR LEADER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1945 Wage Boost Aids U.S., Says Walter Reuther Editor's note: Two weeks ago, on this page, we printed a statement by C.E. Wilson, General Motors president, in which he set forth his company's reasons for rejecting the UAW-CIO demand for a 30 per cent wage increase. Herewith we present a similar statement by Walter P. Reuther, vice-president of the Union, in which he cites the workers' case for an increase in their take-home pay. The statement was released this week. The General Motors workers want and need a 30 per cent wage increase to offset the reduction they suffered in take-home pay when hours were reduced from 48 or more to 40 or less a week. The economic facts show that General Motors Corp. can pay such and increase and still make a substantial profit, without increasing prices. Neither the General Motors workers nor their union leadership want a strike if one can be avoided. We are trying and shall continue to try to exhaust every possible means of reaching a peaceable settlement. But we would be pitifully unrealistic, in view of our present and past experiencie with this Corporation, if we did not clear away in advance all legal obstacles to exercising our legitimate right to strike when and if a strike becomes necessary. We are very much aware that the public interest is involved in this issua. Every American citizen is vitaly concerned with the answer to the question: Can General Motors pay its employees a 30 per cent wage increase withou increasing prices? Can there be set up, out of that 30 per cent, a social security fund equal to 3 per cent of the Corporation's total payroll that will provide maximum coverage for health, accident, medical and life insurance; sickness, death and unemployment benefits? If General Motors sells its cars for the same price in Atlanta, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Indiana and Detroit, should it not pay its workers in those areas equal wages when they do equal work? These are the immediate economic issues involved. If the answer to each of those questions is "yes," then GM workers are thoroughly justified in their demands. The Corporation should yield to the demands without forcing on its employees and their families the hardships of a strike. The beneficiaries of the 30 per cent increase would be not GM workers but the public as a whole. We recognize, further, that the public has more concern in this case than just the immediate economic issues described above. There are larger, farther reaching implications. We in the UAW-CIO say that our program of higher wages and low prices can be achieved through a larger volume of production. It has been said that our program is inflationary. We say there is no danger of inflation in decent wages so long as there are products available which those wages can buy. There is a greater and more immediate danger than inflation. It is deflation. Deflation arises from higher prices, lower wages, limited production, inequitable distribution. The wages of General Motors and other auto workers have already been cut by reductions in the hours of work. The Corporation is complaining that it cannot profitably sell cars at 1942 prices, and wheter it increases wages or not, it is seeking still higher prices. At the same time it doggedly defends its tremendously high profits and the high salaries it pays its executives. Both of these factors provide for the accumulation of enormous sums of idle and unproductive wealth, which lead to deflation and depression. Certainly this issue--inflation, deflation or healthy prosperity?-- is a matter of public interest. Contrast our approach with the attitude of the Corporation. General Motors pays lip service to the public interest, but it refuses to agree to public negotiations. General Motors tries to obstruct the strike vote, required by law, by refusing permission to the Government to conduct the vote on plant premises. In this particular statement, I have consciously not presented the speciic facts concerning General Motors' ability to pay, which support our demands. They have been outlined in earlier statements. They will be presented in detail to General Motors, beginning Oct. 19. They Shake Hands [picture of Paul McNutt and Richard Frankensteen shaking hands with R.W. Thomas in the back, black and white picture] Paul V. McNutt, War Manpower Administrator at the time this picture was taken, shakes hands with Richard Frankensteen, UAW-CIO vice-president and candidate for Mayor, the while R.W. Thomas, union president, looks on. Paul McNutt is now Governor-General of the Philippines. Comstock Cites Record "I believe that my wide experience in public affairs during both depression years and boom times should make me particularly valuable to the people of Detroit during the critical reconversion period now facing us" is a message to the voters of the city from former Governor William A. Comstock, who has served the people of Detroit as councilman since 1941, and is a candidate for reelection on Tuesday, November 6. Mr. Comstock adds that his honest and efficient administration which he gave the people of Michigan during the years of 1933 and 1934 is acknowledged by all leading citizens of the state, including both Democratic and Republican party leaders, many of whom from both parties have consistently supported him in his councilman campaigns. Burn's Fun-Nite Set for Nov. 9 Burns' Fourth Annual Fun-Nite will be held Friday, November 9. Mrs. J. A. 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