MONDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 1949
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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Detroit, Sept. 19.—(U.P.) The CIO United Auto Workers today set a strike deadline of Thursday, Sept. 29, against the Ford Motor company unless fourth-round economic demands are met.
UAW Ford Strike May End Thursday
UAW President Walter P. Reuther gave Ford notice of intent to cancel his union's contract at that time.
A strike of Ford's 115,000 production employee would shut down 33 plants across the nation, idle tens
Cancellation of the contract meant a strike under the UAW's traditional "no contract, no work" policy.
However, there was no break off in negotiations and settlement of the UAW's pension, health insurance and福利 likely before the strike deadline.
of thousands of other workers in a short time and choke off production of 6.340 cars a day.
Termination of the contract, extended on a day-to-day basis since July 15, was taken as a bid by Reuther to strengthen his hand at the bargaining table.
Roberts Chosen IM Secretary
Don Roberts, education senior, has been selected the new intramural secretary for the year, it was announced today by Don Powell, director of intramurals.
Roberts, a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, has taken an active part in intramural athletics during the past three years. He was a member of several all-star teams and played on the championship basketball team of last season.
He will act as assistant to the director and will be responsible for making the program a success.
Reuther is seeking company-financed $100 pensions for workers over 60 with 25 years experience, a health insurance program and a fourth-round wage increase.
Ford reportedly has offered a pension and health program based on recommendations of the presidential fact-finding board in the steel dispute.
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