"Facts for Today" information on strike
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Title
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"Facts for Today" information on strike
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Description
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Information sheet distributed to employees of Mrs Baird's by managers on ongoing strike and the impact it has on workers wages.
Transcript of Text:
FACTS FOR TODAY . . . . . • a special message to Driver-Salesmen and their families from the Employers
Strike began: July 1
July 7, 1959
Total pay lost to date: $73,220.00
IS IT WORTH IT?
Des Moines, Iowa - - Sales drivers struck for a 5-day work week. The strike lasted five weeks. It ended June 29th. The 5-day-week was DROPPED during settlement talks. The sales drivers DID RECEIVE a $4 immediate increase with another $4 to come a year from now.
Richmond, Virginia - - The 5-day week was also an issue here. The sales drivers received an increase of $2 a week with another $2 increase to take place next year. The 5-day-week was DROPPED from settlement discussions.
IS IT WORTH IT?
THE STRIKE IS COSTING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MONEY: Each day the strike continues costs each sales driver, on an average, $19. 83 ! It costs all sales drivers and their families $10,460 a day in lost pay as long as it continues.
IS IT WORTH IT?
AMERICAN BAKERIES CO. ,
RAINBO BAKING COMPANY
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
Bread Division
MRS. BAIRD'S BAKING CO.
SCHOTT'S SUNBEAM BAKERY
CONTINENTAL BAKING CO.
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Creator
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Mrs. Baird's Bread
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Source
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Ninnie L. Baird and Mrs. Baird's Bakeries Papers
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Date
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July 7, 1959
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PDF
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Type
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Memorandum
