Guide to the United States Wage Stabilization Board Documents,
1951

Collection Number: 5070

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library

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Compiled by:
Kheel Center staff
Date completed:
2000
EAD encoding:
Casey S. Westerman, September 5, 2002

© 2002 Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
United States. Wage Stabilization Board. Documents, 1951.
Collection Number:
5070
Creator:
United States.Wage Stabilization Board.
Quantity:
.5 linear ft.
Forms of Material:
Transcripts and exhibits.
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Transcripts and exhibits of a dispute between the American Smelting and Refining Co. and the United Steelworkers of America.
Language:
Collection material in English

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

When the United Steelworkers of America struck the Garfield, Utah plant of the American Smelting and Refining Co., the U.S. Wage Stabilization Board became involved, as copper and sulphuric acid production was considered essential to national defense.
This dispute grew out of negotiations for a new contract which culminated in a strike on July 2, 1951. On July 26 the President certified the dispute to the U.S. Wage Stabilization since in his opinion the dispute substantially threatened the progress of National Defense. The Chairman of the Board, George W. Taylor, appointed a panel consisting of Lloyd K. Garrison, Chairman, G. Allan Dash, Jr. and Vernon H. Jensen.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

The dispute involved the Garfield, Utah plant and the issues included job evaluation, wages, pensions, health and welfare benefits and holidays. The documents include report of the panel; docket of case before the Wage Stabilization Board; transcript of proceedings (2 vol.); and press releases of the Board.
SUBJECTS

Names:
United States.
American Smelting and Refining Company.
United Steelworkers of America.

Subjects:
American Smelting and Refining Company Strike, 1951.
Wage-price policy--United States.
Chemical workers.
Copper industry workers.

Form and Genre Terms:
Transcripts.
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Cite As:
United States. Wage Stabilization Board. Documents, 1951. #5070. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Description
Container
I. Transcripts.
2 volumes. 439 pages.
II. Memorandum on behalf of the company.
37 pages.
III. Report of the Panel.
IV. Press Releases of the U.S. Wage Stabilization Board.