3 20 96 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/bb3722ed5faef24072060b925c07949a.pdf 83e81ab0449ad68ca2c727e1ae88b4b2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. lfl (iv<' ·f!·,w ~.. l[]) 1ray iLJ -A; ~ ti <UL ll v .u · \1 C 3 /l c) · Funds are not now avail able either to shorten Atlanta firemen's workweek or r aise their pay, lhe aldermanic finance committee dec ided Fri day. The action came after som e 400 firemen, their wives and ' supporters had overflowed th e aldermanic ch ambe r at a public hearing. They asked that the fire departm ent 's workweek be cut to 5G hours from the present 60 hours and that time and a half be paid for all hours o,·cr 1 4d. The fin ance committee look up the requests in executi,·e session and wound up dec iding that neither could be granted immediately without r aising By l\IAR IO!\' GAJ:i\ES board salary r aises in any delaxes or the city's find ing some partmen ls. new source of rcn!nuc. All members of the fi nance Th e aldermen made two con- commi ttee stressed that they cessions, however, by adopting ~rer~ in sy~1path~ v:ilh the fireresolutions prom .sin g th at: mern ob J e c ~ r v cs . But a_ll (1 ) Tim e and a half ,rill agreed, too, mth .- Id . Charlie henceforth be paid for firem an L,ef ~ncl,1, _th at !_} t c rrre~t c'.ty called b;.ick lo dut,· in emer- 1b.1d .,.,~~ is as ti <>h. as its e, er gency situations aft.er compLt- 1be~n . . 11 .,~ • ... ,,. , • , ing their regu lar GO-h our wee ·. . ,complro .._'-' ,ch:t!·~~? .a , ;~ lt was estimated thi s \':ill cost lOJd the co,n_n.1t ce l ·"' imp.e only some $5 000 to Sl0.000 a Dl l'illlll g th e ~6- lOllr week \',OU!ci · ' · · rcq 11l!"e abr,ut 72 ac!cl1t1onal fireycc1r. men at an ,rnn ua l cost ( based (2J Th e 5G-hour week for fire- o_n lop pay s ca I CJ of some men ,1·ill be given "The fi rst $526,052 . consideration·• in clra\\· ing up Paying lime and a half over next year 's city budget o\·er any r e q u e s t s for across-the- Conlinucc on Page 5, Col umn 1 for ~·e \'ver Hours Continued From Page 1 40 hours for a 56-h ou r week would co.;t about $704,618 a year· and for a CO-hour week abou $310,331 a yea r. Davis sa id. At the publiC' hear ing. Capt. J. C. Whitl ey told the aldermc th at lhe city l':as practicing "false economy" to train youn mr n K firefighters and the losr lh crn a short ti me later to job wi th shorter hours ar. wee ,ench anc holidays off. I S6 t. J. D. Garr ett pleaded fr-!' irnplem cnt .1tion of the fi remen· requests, dec laring: "\Ve can·t strike ag;iinst you; all we can do is quit and look for someth ing el , c." Longtime Allanla businc. c man Sam Rothberg urged aldenmn to give the fireme n a wage "that is just, fair a right" even if it meant increasing laxes . Insuranrrman l\T. M. (l\f gg,-;y) Smith sai d an imporlant factor is '·the life hazcird- -\ · n th ese mPn answer a fire ~ J they nt\. r kw,w if they 'll c ~ back." I � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Funds are not now available either to shorten Atlanta fire- men’s workweek or raise their pay, the aldermanie finance committee decided Friday. The action came after some }400 firemen, their wives and ,supporters had overflowed the aldermanic chambers at a pub- lic hearing. They asked that the fire department‘s workweek be cut to 56 hours from the present 60 hours and that time and a th be paid for all hours over 4 The finance committee took up the requests in executive session and wound up deciding that neither could be granted immediately without raising Aldermen Refuse Firemen Shorter Hours, By MARION GAINES taxes or the city’s finding some new source of revenue, The aldermen made two con- cessions, however, by adopting resolutions promising that: (1) Time and a half will henceforth be paid for fireman called back to duty in emer- gency situations after complet- ing their regular 69-hour week. It was estimated this will cost only some $5,000 to $10,600 a} year. (2) The 56-hour week for fire- men will be given “The first consideration” in drawing up next year’s city budget over any requests for across-the- extra Pay a 3//9 board salary raises in any de- partments. All members of the finance committee stressed that they were in sympathy with the fire- men’s objectives. But all agreed, too, with Ald. Charlie Leftwich that the current city budget “is as tight as it's ever been.” Comptroller Charles Davis! told the committee that imple- menting the 46-hour week would require about 72 additional fire- men at an annual cost (based on top pay scale) of some $526,052. Paying time and a half over Continued on Page 5, Column 1 | - Firemen Los® fn Request for Fewer Hours Continued From Page 1 40 hours for a 56-hour week would cost about $704,618 a year’ and for a 60-hour weck about $510,831 a year, Davis said, At the public hearing, Capt. J. C. Whitley told the aldermen that the city was practicing “false economy” to train young men as firefighters and then lose them a short time later te jobs with shorter hours and! weekends and holidays off. _ Sgt. J. D. Garrett pleaded for implementation of the firemen’s requests, declaring: “We can’t strike against you: all we ean do is quit and look for some-. thing else.” Longtime Atlanta business- man Sam Rothberg urged the aldermen to give the firemen a wage “that is just, fair and right” even if it meant increas- Ing taxes. Insuranceman M. M. (Mug- &sy) Smith said an important factor is “the life hazard—when these men answer a fire eall, ee never know if they'll come ack,” i —.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 40 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/8f21afbf3331afc0f787ff1d63c26bc6.pdf cdd752f5266bb9762fcb52af8bf8309b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. TO: H. L.B. I\ FROM: RE: J.B.P. Memorandum on right of City of Atlanta Firemen to strike. "Although there have been many strikes by public employees, very few of them have reached the courts, or at least, very few have been reported. However, in every case that has been reported, the right of public employees to strike has been emphatically denied. Unlike the right of labor in private industry, public employees do not possess the rights of collective bargaining, the right to strike, or the right to picket." 31 ALR 2d 1149 § 3, 1159 § 11. "Furthermore, the courts have generally denied union membership to policemen and firemen because they owe undivided allegiance to the public, and because it is absolutely necessary to the maintenance of discipline in the two services that public authorities have complete control over them." 31 Arn Jur 429 § 56. The constant argument of strikers in reported cases i ·s that the right to strike is an inherent right protected by the provisions of the Constitution. The universal view of the courts is that "there is no inherent right in employees to strike against their governmental employer, whether federal, state or political subdivision thereof, and strike of municipal employees for any purpose is illegal". Board of Education of Community Unit School District #2, Appellant , vs. Doris Redding, et alo, Supreme Court of Illinois, May 20, 1965. This was a case of first impression in the Supreme Court of Illinois. - Custodial employees, in this case, were conducting a strike aga1nst their school board employer and were picketing the schools in support of the strike. "In absence of legislative authority, public employees in general have no right to strike against the government." Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority vs. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, 355 P.2d 905. This right must be deliberately expressed and is not to �. ·I I be implied. The Delaware River and Bay Authority vs. The International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pr1ots 2 211 A2d 789. "In absence of legislation, right of employees of the Port of Seattle, a political subdivision of the State and a municipal corporation, to strike is subordinate to the immunity therefrom of the Port of Seattle." Port of Seattle vs. International Longshoremens and Warehousemens Union, 324 P2d 1099. A search of Georgia. laws reveals that there is no State statute which gives public employees the authority to strike against their employer. / The Supreme Court of Georgia; in the case of International Longshoremens Association, AFL-CIO, et al., vs. Georgia Ports Authority, held that "it is contrary to the public policy of the State of Georgia for State employees to strike". Several out-ofstate cases were cited in support of this finding. This case involved the right of employees of the State Ports Authority to strike. In further support of this ruling, Georgia Laws 1962, p.459 was cited and Section 1 of said Act provides: "Section lo No person holding a position by appointment or employment in the government of the State of Georgia or any agency, authority, board, commission, or public institution thereof shall promote, encourage or participate in any strike." The question arises as to whether or not this State law is applicable to an employee of a municipality. Is a municipality an agent, authority~ board, commission or public institution of the State of Georgia? / Municipalities, in the following cases, have been classified as agencies or de par tments of the State : " 'Municipalities ' a r e agencie s of the commonwe alth created by the sovereignt y of the people ." Adams v . Ok lahoma City, 95 P . 975 , · 979 2 20 Okl . 519 . "A ' municipalit y ' is merely a po litic a l su bdivision or department of the s tate." Jersey City v . Martin, 19A . 2d 40 , 45 , 126 N.JoL. 353; Storrs v. Heck, 190 So. 78, 84, 238 Alao 196. �"A municipality, being no more than,, a governmental agency of the state with the powers limited and defined by statute. o ." Valentine v. Road Directors of Allegany County, 126 A. 147, 150, 146 Md. 199. "A municipality is a state agency for governmental purposeso It exercises political governmental powers delegated by the state o" City of Lex ington v. Thompson, 68 S.W., 477, 479, 113 Kyo 540, 57 L.R.A. 775. "A 'municipal corporation' is a department of the government of state, created by the Legislature . • and is synonymous with 'public corporation' and 'municipality'." Neuenschwander v. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, 48 A.2d 593, 597, 187 Md. 67. 0 " 'Municipality' is, in its governmental aspect, an agency of the state for the administration, within the prescribed limits, of the governmental function and powers of the stateo" Public Service Electric & Gas Co. v. City of Camden, 192 A. 222, 226, 118 N.J.L. 245. No reported cas es have been found wherein a municipal employer attempted to bring itself within the purview of the 1962 Act. Even though a court might hold that a municipal employer does not come within the scope of the 1962 Act, it appears that a strike could be successfully enjoined on the ground3that municipal employees have no express right to strike, that a strike by municipal employees is contrary to public policy and that the munic-ipal employer is irmnune .from strikes by its employees. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document TOR H.L.B. FROM: J Bel RE: Memorandum on right of City of Atlanta Firemen to strike. "Although there have been many strikes by public employees, very few of them have reached the courts, or at least, very few have been reported. However, in every case that has been reported, the right of public employees to strike has been emphatically denied. Unlike the right of labor in private industry, public employees do not possess the rights of collective bargaining, the right to strike, or the right to picket.'"' 31 ALR 2d 1149 8 3, 1159 8 11. "Furthermore, the courts have generally denied union member- ship to policemen and firemen because they owe undivided allegiance to the public, and because it is absolutely necessary to the main- tenance of discipline in the two services that public authorities have complete control over them." 31 Am Jur 429 8 56, The constant argument of strikers in reported cases is that the right to strike is an inherent right protected by the provisions of the Constitution. The universal view of the courts is that "there is no in- herent right in employees to strike against their governmental em- ployer, whether federal, state or political subdivision thereof, and strike of municipal employees for any purpose is illegal". Board of Education of Community Unit School District #2, Appellant, vs. Doris Redding, et al., Supreme Court of Illinois, May 20, 1965. This was a case of first impression in the Supreme Court of Illinois.. Cus- todial employees, in this case, were conducting a strike against their school board employer and were picketing the schools in support of the strike. "In absence of legislative authority, public employees in general have no right to strike against the government.'' Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority vs. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, 355 P.2d 905. This right must be deliberately expressed and is not to be implied. The Delaware River and Bay Authority vs. The Inter- national Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, 211 A2d 789. "In absence of legislation, right of employees of the Port of Seattle, a political subdivision of the State and a municipal corporation, to strike is subordinate to the immunity therefrom of the Port of Seattle."" Port of Seattle vs. International Long- shoremens and Warehousemens Union, 324 P2d 1099. A search of Georgia. laws reveals that there is no State statute which gives public employees the authority to strike against their employer. The Supreme Court of Georgia,’ in the case of International Longshoremens Association, AFL-CIO, et al., vs. Georgia Ports Authority, held that "it is contrary to the public policy of the State of Georgia for State employees to strike". Several out-of- state cases were cited in support of this finding. This case in- volved the right of employees of the State Ports Authority to strike. In further support of this ruling, Georgia Laws 1962, p.459 was cited and Section 1 of said Act provides: "Section 1. No person holding a position by appoint- ment or employment in the government of the State of Georgia or any agency, authority, board, commission, or public in- stitution thereof shall promote, encourage or participate in any strike." The question arises as to whether or not this State law is applicable to an employee of a municipality. Is a municipality an agent, authority, board, commission or public institution of the State of Georgia? ; Municipalities, in the following cases, have been classified as agencies or departments of the State: ' '"Municipalities' are agencies of the commonwealth created by the sovereignty of the people."’ Adams v. Oklahoma City, 95: -P. 975.979. 20 OkL. 519. "A 'municipality' is merely a political subdivision or department of the state." Jersey City v. Martin, 19A.2d 40, 45, 126 N.J.L. 353; Storrs v. Heck, 190 So. 78, 84, 238 Ala. 196. "A municipality, being no more than a governmental agency of the state with the powers limited and defined by statute. . ."' Valentine v. Road Directors of Allegany County, 126 A. 147, 150, 146 Md. 199. "A municipality is _a state agency for governmental purposes, It exercises political governmental powers delegated by the state."' City of Lexington v. Thompson, 68 S.W., 477, 479, 113 Ky. 540, 57 L.R.A, 775. "A 'municipal corporation' is a department of the government of state, created by the Legislature. . . and is synonymous with 'public corporation' and 'municipality'." Neuenschwander v. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, 48 A.2d 593, 597, 187 Md. 67. " 'Municipality' is, in its governmental aspect, an agency of the state for the administration, within the pre- scribed limits, of the governmental function and powers of the state."' Public Service Electric & Gas Co. v. City of Camden, 192 A. 222, 226, 118 N.J.L. 245. No reported cases have been found wherein a municipal employer attempted to bring itself within the purview of the 1962 Act. Even though a court might hold that a municipal employer does not come within the scope of the 1962 Act, it appears that a strike could be successfully enjoined on the ground that municipal em- ployees have no express right to strike, that a strike by municipal employees is contrary to public policy and that the municipal em- ployer is immune from strikes by its employees.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 41 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/08baa7a949d4ddea290d3d4c47a9b449.pdf 5a593dac73a272545328d5ff9adb224e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. t// RAWSON HAVERTY ATLANTA,GEORGTA I\ September 16, 1966 Dear Earl: Here are my notes which were copied and turned over to the Firemen's union by one of our girls. I am terribly embarrassed, and apologize. I don't think any damage is done, as the facts outlined are almost exactly those published in the accompanying article in "u.s. News & World Report." Thanks for your courtes y in g ivin g me this information. I deeply regret the breach of security. Sincerely, Mr. Earl Landers, Exec utiv e Secretary Office of the Mayor City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ir | ky RAWSON HAVERTY * ATLANTA, GEORGIA September 16, 1966 Dear Earl: Here are my notes which were copied and turned over to the Firemen's union by one of our girls. I am terribly embarrassed, and apologize. I don't think any damage is done, as the facts outlined are almost exactly those published in the accompanying article in "U.S. News & World Report." Thanks for your courtesy in giving me this information. I deeply regret the breach of security. Sincerely, ae Mr. Earl Landers, Executive Secretary Office of the Mayor City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 42 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/c0d55a303e031196d3b32e565456cfc4.pdf c8deacb3518eeaeb74d174655403e5a8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ~ --/ ' ...... - I. September 15, 1966 MEMORANDUM RE: FIREMEN'S STRIKE I\ To get the facts on the firemen's s{tuation (because many of us are receiving letters, and it's a matter of public interest), I called Earl Landers, assistant to Ivan Allen, and talked with him by phone ·yesterday. Briefly the story is as follows: The City at the first of this year employed the Public Administrative ~ociety (an independent Chicago organization which makes surveys of municipalities and specializes in personnel, J>Ositions, salaries, and so on) to make a survey of the Atlanta City government, its personnel, wage scales, etc., and to bring in a complete report in September of this year. Second fact: For many years the firemen in Atlanta have been members of the International Firefighters Association, a branch of the AF of L. (' In the early spring of this year (about April) the members of the Firefighters Association came to the Mayor's office and asked for an increase in salary. At the time, the budget for 1966 had been adopted and the City was advised that they could neither legally nor financially grant any overall wage increase during the year 1966; but they promised to grant an increase in 1967 based on the recommendations of the Public Administrative Society. Many of the younger firemen were unhappy with this decision and left the union. Spurred on by the Teamsters, they formed an independent union called the Atlanta Firefighters Union Independent. This is still called an independent, but the Teamsters are behind the s~ene. In June of this year they walked out, but approximately 200 . senior firemen remained with their own union affiliation and would not leave. The City holds a contract with the AF of L, and this contract contains a "no strike" clause. When the firemen walked out, they were immediately enjoined to return to their jobs, but the City and the union agreed to arbitration, and accepted Dr. Ed Harrison, President ot Tech, as arbitrator. Their request had been for a decrease in working hours (they had been working 60 hours a week) and an increase in salary. Dr. Harrison's recommendation was either a 7.2% increase in salary or the equivalent reduction in the work-week, which would be a reduction from a 60 to a 56-hour work-week. The union refused to accept the recommendation of the arbitrator, demanding a 10% increase effective September 1, plus whatever PdA.S. · recommended beginning January 1. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document J fee ee ae 1 ~w fe be September 15, 1966 MEMORANDUM RE? FIREMEN'S STRIKE To get the facts on the firemen's situation (because many of us are receiving letters, and it's a matter of public interest), I called Earl Landers, assistant to Ivan Allen, and talked with him by phone yesterday. Briefly the story is as follows: The City at the first of this year employed the Public Administrative Society (an independent Chicago organization which makes surveys of municipalities and specializes in personnel, positions, salaries, and so on) to make a survey of the Atlanta City government, its personnel, wage scales, etc., and to bring in a complete report in September of this year. ' Second fact: For many years the firemen in Atlanta have been members of the International Firefighters Association, a branch of the AF of L. In the early spring of this year (about April) the members of the Firefighters Association came to the Mayor's office and asked for an increase in salary. At the time, the budget for 1966 had been adopted and the City was advised that they could neither legally nor financially grant any overall wage increase during the year 1966; but they promised to grant an increase in 1967 based on the recommendations of the Public Administrative Society. Many of the younger firemen were unhappy with this decision and left the union. Spurred on by the Teamsters, they formed an independent union called the Atlanta Firefighters Union Independent. This is still called an independent, but the Teamsters are behind the scene. In June of this year they walked out, but approximately 200 senior firemen remained with their own union affiliation and would not leave. The City holds a contract with the AF of L, and this contract contains a "no strike" clause. When the firemen walked out, they were immediately enjoined to return to their jobs, but the City and the union agreed to arbitration, and accepted Dr. Ed Harrison, President of Tech, as arbitrator. Their request had been for a decrease in working hours (they had been work= ing 60 hours a week) and an increase in salary. Dr. Harrison's recommendation was either a 7.2% increase in salary or the equivalent reduction in the work-week, which would be a reduction from a 60 to a 56-hour work=-week. The union refused to accept the recommendation of the arbitrator, demanding a 10% increase effective September 1, plus whatever P.A.S. recommended beginning January l. —————————  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 43 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/c266dbcd6dcb566ed3d9797921c63737.pdf 1042cd2421a0c1d0e6d1e4d32a10a436 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I September 22, 1966 Mrs. Jackie Berry Executive Secretary Mutual Insurance Agents 3 78 Kenilworth Cb-cle Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 Dear Mrs . Berry: This will acknowledge receipt of the Resolution adopted by the Georgia Association .o f Mutual Insurance Agents concerning fire protection for the City of Atlanta. M y I assure you that the City is receiving adequate protection and we. are mo t gr teful for youi- support. S incerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/br � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document September 22, 1966 Mrs. Jackie Berry Executive Secretary Mutual Insurance Agents 378 Kenilworth Circle Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 Dear Mrs. Berry: This will acknowledge receipt of the Resolution adopted by the Georgia Association of Mutual Insurance Agents concerning fire protection for the City of Atlanta. May I assure you that the City is receiving adequate protection and we are most grateful for your support. Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/br  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 44 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/708ebb382451cd09b2e276ecc02eaef8.pdf 75c0948f67c128f4e49d534d08725554 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mutual Insurance Agents SERVICE • SAVINGS GEORGI A lfflff ASSOCIATION Phone: 469-8074 378 Kenilworth Circle STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. 30083 Sept embe r 20 , 1966 Hon . Ivan Allen, Mayor, City of Atlanta , Atlanta, Ga. Dear May or Al l en: .t<.:n close d is a resolution whi ch wa s adopte d at t h e 29 th Annual Bus iness Me eti ng of the Geor gia As s ociation of r ut ual Insurance Age nts, c onc e rnin the fi remen's str ike . Sincere l y, q=ie6:::;;- ~ uti ve Se cretary � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ____ Mutual Insurance Agents SERVICE - SAVINGS fl I Phone: 469-8074 378 Kenilworth Circle INSURANCE AGENT STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. 30083 September 20, 1966 Hon. Ivan Allen, Mayor, City of Atlanta, Atlanta, Ga. Dear Mayor Allen: Snelosed is a resolution which was adopted at the 29th Annual business Meeting of the Georgia Association of Mutual Insurance Agents, concern- ing the firemen's strike. Sincerely, ecbue - Jackie Perry ecutive Secretary bi =  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 45 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/fc42b6744cbb670d59bbedd04f1ad0f1.pdf 575807fc3fbf27e52a2c5d5e8a1b4b02 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mutual Insurance Agents IIR 1----------SERVICE , SAVINGS I- GEO R GI A A SSOCIATION 11 IIIDEPEl<DDrl' MU'nJAL l!ISURA!ICE AGENT Phone: 469-8074 378 Kenilworth Circle STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. 30083 GEORGIA FULTON COUNTY HES LUTION \HE_EA.S, the Georgia Association of Mutual Insurance gents re cogni zes the s eriousness of t he l a ck of proper fire prot e ct ion in t h e City of Atlanta, t h is Assoc iation goes on record as urging the parties conc erned to take whatever acti on is necessary to pr omp tly restore fire prot e ction services to p:rrperly protec t lives and property in this Ci t y . This resolution adopted a t the 2 9th nnual Meeting of t h is Associ ation . September 16, 1966. usiness � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Mutual Insurance Agents SERVICE « SAVINGS Phone: 469-8074 378 Kenilworth Circle INDEPENDENT MUTUAL STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. 30083 GEORGIA FULTON COUNTY RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Mutual Insurance Agents recognizes the seriousness of the lack of proper fire protection in the City of Atlanta, this Association goes on record as urging the parties concerned to take whatever action is necessary to promptly restore fire protection services to prmperly protect lives and property in this City. This resolution adopted at the 29th Annual DSusiness Meeting of this Association, September 16, 1966. iecording Sec  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 46 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b2105306a8b9ac760608177328f36a21.pdf 9903bfd5e0a524aaadf866048fc80303 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September 14, 1966 Mr . P . W. Brandon Regional Office and Warehouse Manager S . C. Johnson and Son, Inc . P. O. Box 107 38 30310 Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr . Brandon: Mayo1· .Allen has reque ted me to acknowledge your letter of Sept mber 7, 19 66. You are no doubt aware that the .Atlanta firemen were told r peatedly that the City could neither legally~ financially grant their reque t during 1966. They wer a aured by resolution of the Board of Aldermen that they would receive both salary increase and a r duction in work hour on January 1, 1967. This they chos to ignore. City officials including the Per onnel Dir ctor, th Chi f of the Fire Department, th Mayor and the ntire Bo rd of Aldermen f el th t the po ition taken by the City regarding the triking firem n i in th be t intere t of 11 of our citiz n • It is our under nding .irom Chi f C. H. Hildebr nd th t th Southea t rn Bo rd of Fire Underwrlt r togeth r with r pr v con£ rr d s ntativ s of individual insur nee companie with th Chi f r garding the fire protection b g render d, and ther has been no indic tion on the rt of anyon th.at �Mr. P . W. Brandon September 13, 1966 Page Two tber will be an incre in fire in urance rates . li you have any information to th contrary, I am sure that Chief Hildebrand would ppreciate being advised of it. Please be as ured that City ofiici l re sonable solution to th problem. will continue to s~ek a Very truly yours, R . Earl L nders dmini tr tive A l!li tant REL :lp CC: Chief C . H . Hildebr nd � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document September 14, 1966 Mr. P. W. Brandon Regional Office and Warehouse Manager S. ©, Johnson and Son, Inc, P, O. Box 10738 Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Mr. Brandon: Mayor Allen has requested me to acknowledge your letter of September 7, 1966. You are no doubt aware that the Atlanta firemen were told repeatedly that the City could neither legally nor financially grant their request during 1966. They were assured by resolution of the Board of Aldermen that they would receive both a salary increase and a reduction in work hours on January 1, 1967. This they chose to ignore. City officials including the Personnel Director, the Chief of the Fire Department, the Mayor and the entire Board of Aldermen feel that the position taken by the City regarding the striking firemen is in the best interest of all of our citizens. It is our understanding from Chief C. H. Hildebrand that the Southeastern Board of Fire Underwriters together with repre- sentatives of individual insurance companies have conferred with the Chief regarding the fire protection beimg rendered, and there has been no indication on the part of anyone that — ae} Mr. P. W. Brandon September 13, 1966 Page Two there will be an increase in fire insurance rates. If you have any information to the contrary, Iam sure that Chief Hildebrand would appreciate being advised of it. Please be assured that City officials will continue to seek a reasonable solution to the problem, Very truly yours, R. Earl Landers Administrative Assistant REL:lp CC: Chief C. H. Hildebrand —  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 47 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b7077ce1e28c8210bc4234f94876b38f.pdf 1b3696afb318c329359aa82c9e746cff Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. C. JOHNSON & SON. INC. <t.Johnson RACINE. WISCONSIN. U. S. A. ATL AN TA OFFI CE. 9 79 DONN ELL Y AV ENUE. S.W .. P. O. BOX 10 738. ATL ANTA. GEO RG I A 303 10 ARE A CODE 404 PL3 ·9 751 September 7, 1966 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia My Dear Mayor Allen : I am quite alarmed and disturbed oirer the strike by the Atlanta Firemen. This is to register my complaint that I am not happy with the present fire protection and I am also disgusted that my fire insurance will probably go up .. In carefully reading all newspaper reports, editorials, and watching the TV reports, I am in agreement that I do not approve of the strike, and I do feel the firemen ar e us i ng poor j udgment. However, I must state that I feel that the city officials, including yourself, have been a little stubborn in the matter., My question is why you would not agree to letting the court rule on whether funds could be given ~ o If the court had ruled that the city position was correct, I believe the firemen would remain content until January 1st. Why can't you negotiate further on this point? Do not jeopardize our safety, property, and insurance rates, even though it is disgusting to both of us that they walked out. I think my criticism is equal to both sides, but at this point, you are the one that will not talk to the firemen .. I do not want to be in this dangerous position for one year or more. Pleasel Sincerely yours, @/{!/3~cu~kL-P., W., Brandon Regional Office & Warehouse Manager PWB/bl � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document $.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC. RACINE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A. @Johnson ATLANTA OFFICE, 979 DONNELLY AVENUE, S.W., P.O. BOX 10798, ATLANTA, GEQAGIA 30310 AREA CODE 404 PL-8751 September 7, 1966 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia My Dear Mayor Allen: I am quite alarmed and disturbed over the strike by the Atlanta Firemen. This is to register my complaint that I am not happy with the present fire protection and I am also disgusted that my fire insurance will probably go up. In carefully reading all newspaper reports, editorials, and watching the TV reports, I am in agreement that I do not approve of the strike, and I do feel the firemen are using poor judgment. However, I must state that I feel that the city officials, including yourself, have been a little stubborn in the matter. My question is why you would not agree to letting the court rule on whether funds could be given now. If the court had ruled that the city position was correct, I believe the firemen would remain content until January lst. Why can't you negotiate further on this point? Do not jeopardize our safety, property, and insurance rates, even though it is disgusting to both of us that they walked out. I think my criticism is equal to both sides, but at this point, you are the one that will not talk to the firemen. I do not want to be in this dangerous position for one year or more. Please! Sincerely yours, GM Braolou P. W. Brandon Regional Office & Warehouse Manager PWB/b1  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 48 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/481424938a6d138d6e4931290cb6ca0e.pdf 184b136dc37a292d28360854764acb89 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September 9 , 1966 Mr. Lawson A . Sewell President, Local 3204 Communications Workers of America Henry Grady Building Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Sewell : I am in receipt of your resolution from Local 3204. Knowing of the high standing of your organization, I am sure you will want to correct the mis-statement in the fifth paragraph of your r solution. I am enclosing a copy of the Harrison Report, which did not recommend immediate increase in wages or a reduction of hours. To the contrary, the recommendation says January 1, 1967., The Hardson report was turned down unequivocally by the independent union without any discussions with the city. Sine rely, Ivan All n, Jr. Mayor lAJr:am .Enclo ure � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document September 9, 1966 Mr. Lawson A. Sewell President, Local 3204 Communications Workers of America Henry Grady Building Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Sewell: lam in receipt of your resolution from Local 3204. Knowing of the high standing of your organization, Iam sure you will want to correct the mis-statement in the fifth paragraph of your resolution, Iam enclosing a copy of the Harrison Report, which did not recommend immediate increase in wages or a reduction of hours, To the contrary, the recommendation says January l, 1967., The Harrison report was turned down unequivocally by the independent union without any discussions with the city. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAIr:am Enclosure | | | ll a  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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(2) The firemen came before a meeting of the Fire Committee under the chairmanship of Alderman Milton Farris. The Committee agreed to ~ore than was recommended by the arbitrator, They agfeed to grant ~ 2-step 8,8% wage increase effective January 1 (the first legal date; as Dr. Ed Harris6n, as arbitrator, had double-checked the f egality and had gotten a written opinion from the City Attorney and other legal counsel), In addition, the City agreed to begin employing,in October, 72 additional men so that they would be trained and, effective January l, they would cut the work-work from 60 to 56 hours. It would require 72 additional men to fully man the stations and reduce the hourly work-week to this extent, From the standpoint of the overall -cost to the City, the new men reflected an equivalent of 7,2% increase in wages. This, added to the 8,8% offered, meant a 16% increase to the City. The firemen let the meeting without comment and walked off the job the next day, The City had anticipated this, had drawn the necessary injunctions, and had secured a legal injunction that evening preventing the firemen from leaving their jobs. This injunction was publicized and made effective, but the men refused to return to work, A meeting was held with the Mayor, City Attorney, and the chief of the Firefighters. Chief Hildebrand was authorized and did issue direct orders to each of the men to return to work under the authority of the ~njunction, and further gave direct orders that if they did not they would be either fired or suspended, depending upon their status under Civil Service rights. �~ .,__ (3) \\ After this action was taken, the Mayor received a personal letter irom Archbishop Hallinan, apparently instigated at . the request of ~he Firefighters. He suggested that the Mayor appoint Judge Sam ~ cKenzie to review the legal opinions involved in the granting of ¥age increases during the year 1966. The Mayor declined to accept i his sug g estion, b~cause they had already taken the steps of ~upportin g Chief Hildebrand in the notification of each member of Fhe Fire Department ordering them back to work witr the alternative pf suspension. Secondly, if the opinion of the City Attorney and other counsel had been overturned by Judge MiKenzie, they were not ~\ ble to financially meet the demands of the union. The felt the ~nly course open to them was the one taken of fifing those who iefused to work and repla~ing them with recruits. I , thought you would want to have these facts as presented by the City. R.H • • � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document (2) ‘ant The firemen came before a meeting of the Fire Committee under the chairmanship of Alderman Milton Farris. The Committee agreed to more than was recommended by the arbitrator. They agreed to grant a 2=<step 8.8% wage increase effective January 1 (the first legal date; as Dr. Ed Harrison, as arbitrator, had double-checked the degality and had gotten a written opinion from the City Attorney and other legal counsel). In addition, the City agreed to begin employing, in October,72 additional men so that they would be trained and, effective January 1, they would cut the work=-work from 60 to 56 hours. It would require 72 additional men to fully man the stations and reduce the hourly work-week to this extent. From the standpoint of the overall -cost to the City, the new men reflected an equivalent of 7.2% increase in wages. This, added to the 8.8% offered, meant a 16% increase to the City. The firemen let the meeting without comment and walked off the job the next day. The City had anticipated this, had drawn the necessary injunctions, and had secured a legal injunction that evening prevent- ing the firemen from leaving their jobs. This injunction was publicized and made effective, but the men refused to return to work. A meeting was held with the Mayor, City Attorney, and the chief of the Firefighters. Chief Hildebrand was authorized and did issue direct orders to each of the men to return to work under the authority of the injunction, and further gave direct orders that if they did not they would be either fired or suspended, depending upon their status under Civil Service rights. (3) After this action was taken, the Mayor received a personal letter from Archbishop Hallinan, apparently instigated at the request of the Firefighters. He suggested that the Mayor appoint Judge Sam McKenzie to review the legal opinions involved in the granting of wage increases during the year 1966. The Mayor declined to accept this suggestion, because they had already taken the steps of supporting Chief Hildebrand in the notification of each member of the Fire Department ordering them back to work with the alternative of suspension, Secondly, if the opinion of the City Attorney and other counsel had been overturned by Judge McKenzie, they were not able to financially meet the demands of the union. The felt the only course open to them was the one taken of firing those who refused to work and replacing them with recruits. I thought you would want to have these facts as presented by the City.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 51 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/06eb310028d918eb37df919fb82bb903.pdf 702b1f1e3eb8882f7cb58b2d6a099b67 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I', The Atlanta Firefighters Union Independent will and are ready at anytime to Ytart negottations with the Mayo~ of the City of Atlanta. We have alw~ys b@@n r@~dy. The AtlMta Fir@ft~h~@~o have agreed to accept Dr. Erwin D. Harrison's report. Thia we tried to do before Friday, September 2. Dr. Harrison, President, Georgia Institute of Technology, in his mediator's report, gave the Union the option of a shorter work-hour week or an increase in pay. The report was made public. I will read in part from Dr. Harrison's report: ~tion I: Reduce average work week from present 60 hours to one of 56 hours, which permits a three-platoon operation. This is a fairly common arrangement around the country. This reduction in hours would be made without any change in total compensation so that hourly rate would be effectively increased from the present figure by an amount slightly above 7%. It should be emphasized that under this Option the total pay would not be increased (aside again from any future pay increase granted to all City employees). Option II: Maintain the present average work week of 60 hours and to grant the presently employed firemen the fruits of the in• crease in the total wage bill which would have resulted from the necessary employment of additional firemen if Option I were selected. This increase would amount to 7.14% to be granted on an "across the board" basis. The Atlanta Firefighters chose Option II, that the increase in pay start September 1 or be retroactive from January 2, 1967 to September 1. We were and are ready to accept Paul J. Hallinan, Archbishop of question of legality be left in Judge to act as arbitrator, and both parties. the the the his recommendations of City of Atlanta, that the hands of a Superior Court findings be binding on The Mayor has refused to sit ·down with our Union at anytime since August 31, and has refused any offer to end this dispute by anyone. There are many important people who have tried in the interest of public safety. We ask why has he refused. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ~ The Atlanta Firefighters Union Independent will and are ready at anytime to start negotiations with the Mayor of the City of Atlanta, We have always been ready. The Atlanta Firefightera have agreed to accept Dr. Erwin D. Harrison's report. This we tried to do before Friday, September 2, Dr. Harrison, President, Georgia Institute of Technology, in his mediator's report, gave the Union the option of a shorter work-hour week or an increase in pay. The report was made public. I will read in part from Dr, Harrison's report: Option I: Reduce average work week from present 60 hours to one of 56 hours, which permits a three-platoon operation. This is a fairly common arrangement around the country, This reduction in hours would be made without any change in total compensation so that hourly rate would be effectively increased from the present figure by an amount slightly above 7%. It should be emphasized that under this Option the total pay would not be increased (aside again from any future pay increase granted to all City employees). Option II: Maintain the present average work week of 60 hours and to grant the presently employed firemen the fruits of the ine crease in the total wage bill which would have resulted from the necessary employment of additional firemen if Option I were selected, This increase would amount to 7.14% to be granted on an "across the board" basis, The Atlanta Firefighters chose Option II, that the increase in pay start September 1 or be retroactive from January 2, 1967 to September 1. We were and are ready to accept the recommendations of Paul J. Hallinan, Archbishop of the City of Atlanta, that the question of legality be left in the hands of a Superior Court Judge to act as arbitrator, and his findings be binding on both parties, The Mayor has refused to sit down with our Union at anytime since August 31, and has refused any offer to end this dispute by anyone, There are many important people who have tried in the interest of public safety. We ask why has he refused,  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 52 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/5ec1f441f55929c29b823900bac056d0.pdf ba7e2a0c367bab74cc45e2f4fd13a6e7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DR. CHARLES EBERHART DR. J. W. MORGAN SUIT E 570 • C 490 PEACHTREE STREET, N, E. ATLAN T A. GEORGIA 30308 TELE P HO N E 525-5567 September 17, 1966 Ivan Al len, Jr., Mayor City of Atlant a City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear 1ayor Al l en : The members of this office and myself want to commend you for the wonderful leadership shown during the recent mob violence activities in Atl anta. That positive non-violent reaction stops them in their tracks and we hope you can continue to be successful with this technique. Prior to the recent disturbance I had 1vri tten you a letter concerning the fire man 's walkout, which should be a cause for concern for all citizens. It sickens me to see the fe deral government drain off off our tax money and waste it on poverty programs and other senseless activity while our public servant$, f iremen, school teachers, policemen and municipal en11;,loyees remain underpaid. One cannot expect talented, responsible people to work f or low income. I favor increasing local taxes so that this money does not reach the federal government who spends it so irresponsibly. If t his trend is not corrected, I fear it will give the federal government excuse to interfere with all activities down to the connnunity level. We of t he medical profession are beginning to feel the liberty chilling influence of the federal gureaucracy since insection of medicare since July 1, 1966. Sincerely, Charles Eberhart , M.D. CE:ak � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document DR. CHARLES EBERHART a DR. J. W. MORGAN 57 Suite 578 -C 490 PEACHTREE STREET, N. E. ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30308 TELEPHONE S25-5567 September 17, 1966 Ivan Allen, Jr., Mayor City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allen: The members of this office and myself want to commend you for the wonderful leadership shown during the recent mob violence activities in Atlanta. That positive non-violent reaction stops them in their tracks and we hope you can continue to be successful with this technique. Prior to the recent disturbance I had written you a letter concerning the fire- man's walkout, which should be a cause for concern for all citizens. It sickens me to see the federal government drain off off our tax money and waste it on pover- ty programs and other senseless activity while our public servants, firemen, school teachers, policemen and municipal employees remain underpaid. One cannot expect talented, responsible people to work for low income, I favor increasing local taxes so that this money does not reach the federal government who spends it so irresponsibly. If this trend is not corrected, I fear it will give the federal government excuse to interfere with all activities down to the conmunity level, We of the medical profession are beginning to feel the liberty chilling influence of the federal bureaucracy since insection of medicare since July 1, 1966, Sincerely, (a L bee Che L A a t / = Charles Eberhart, M.D.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 53 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/2dec7c20a2a4b8862171801304833d0f.pdf 5000ee9aebf5c8f86347b3d3b1b578f9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. r/!J f I II The Atlanta Firefighters Union Independent will and are ready at anytime to start negotiations with the Mayor of the City of Atlanta. We have always been ready. The Atlanta Firefighters have agreed to accept Dr. Erwin D. Harrison's report. This we tried to do before Friday, September 2. Dr. Harrison, President, Georgia Institute of ~echnology, in his mediator's report, gave the Union the option of a shorter work-hour week or an increase in pay. The report was made public. I will read in part from Dr. Harrison's report: .QEtion I: Reduce average work week from present 60 hours to one of 56 hours, which permits a three-platoon operation. This is a fairly common arrangement around the country. This reduction in hours would be made without any change in total compensation so that hourly rate would be effectively -increased from the present figure by an amount slightly above 7%. It should be emphasized that under this Option the total pay would not be increased (aside again from any future pay increase granted to all City employees). Option II: Maintain the present average work week of 60 hours and to grant the presently employed firemen the fruits of the increase in the total wage bill which would have resulted from the necessary employment of additional firemen if Option I were selected. This increase would amount to 7.14% to be granted on an "across the board" basis. The Atlanta Firefighters chose Option II, that the increase in pay start September l or be retroactive from January 2, 1967 to September 1. We were and are ready to accept Paul J. Hallinan, Archbishop of question of legality be left in Judge to act as arbitrator, and both parties. the the the his recommendations of City of Atlanta, that the hands of a Superior Court findings be binding on The Mayor has refused to si~ ·down with our Union at anytime since August 31, and has refused any offer to end this dispute by anyone. There are many important people who have tried in the interest of public safety. We ask why has he refused. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document o The Atlanta Firefighters Union Independent will and are ready at anytime to start negotiations with the Mayor of the City of Atlanta, We have always been ready, The Atlanta Firefightera have agreed to accept Dr. Erwin D. Harrison's report, This we tried to do before Friday, September 2. Dr. Harrison, President, Georgia Institute of Technology, in his mediator's report, gave the Union the option of a shorter work-hour week or an increase in pay. The report was made public. I will read in part from Dr, Harrison's report: Option I: Reduce average work week from present 60 hours to one of 56 hours, which permits a three~platoon operation. This is a fairly common arrangement around the country. This reduction in hours would be made without any change in total compensation so that hourly rate would be effectively increased from the present figure by an amount slightly above 7%. It should be emphasized that under this Option the total pay would not be increased (aside again from any future pay increase granted to all City employees). Option II: Maintain the present average work week of 60 hours and to grant the presently employed firemen the fruits of the ine crease in the total wage bill which would have resulted from the necessary employment of additional firemen if Option I were selected, This increase would amount to 7.14% to be granted on an "across the board" basis, The Atlanta Firefighters chose Option II, that the increase in pay start September 1 or be retroactive from January 2, 1967 to September 1. We were and are ready to accept the recommendations of Paul J, Hallinan, Archbishop of the City of Atlanta, that the question of legality be left in the hands of a Superior Court Judge to act as arbitrator, and his findings be binding on both parties, \ The Mayor has refused to sit down with our Union at anytime since August 31, and has refused any offer to end this dispute by anyone, There are many important people who have tried in the interest of public safety. We ask why has he refused,  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 54 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/797cac4b1993df05b1af3dc622c01d7f.pdf eedc4c4e35a6205b7704cef308b5e683 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Communication1I,OCAL 3204 522-8171 807 HENRY GRADY BUILDING 26 CAIN STREET, N. Vf. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 ~ 25 September 22, 1966 Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Sir: Thank you for your letter of September 9, 1966 and the Meadiator's Report of The Atlanta Firefighters Union, Ind., and The City of Atlanta. You state that paragraph 5 of the Resolution contains a misstatement that I might like to correct. Does paragraph 5 contains a misstatement? Doesn't Dr. Harrison on page 3 of the Meadiator's Report lead all of us to believe that had it not been for the legal opinion he would have suggested an immediate increase in wages or a reduction in hours? Doesn't Dr. Harrison bring this out clearly in the second paragraph, page 3, when he states "On the other hand, I recognize that the legal opinion, though provided by a most distinguished and competent Atlanta firm has no legal standing . "? I believe Dr. Harrison, had it not been for the legal advice and , " along with the rather narrow restrictions placed on him by the resolution " would have recommended, and did believe , that an i mmediate inc r ease in wages or a reduction in hours was right and proper . It i s my b elief and the belief of those interested in the r esolu ti on p assed by t h is Loc al Un ion that y ou and t h e Boa r d of Alde r man are attempting t o hide behin d a te c h n ical i t y of the Cha rte r in an effort to d e stroy o r g aniz ed l abo r insofar as t he City of At l a nta i s concerned. �Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. September 22, 1966 I believe you and any other right thinking citizen of this area realizes that when everyone admits that the employees 0f this city are underpaid, that you must be fighting something altogether different than a mere violation of the Charter. Sooner or later the citizens of Atlanta will awaken to the fact that two or three firemen in a firehouse is not adequate fire protection. Sooner or later these same citizens will realize that the experience of more than 400 firemen can not be replaced by January 1. This will be realized sooner than expected when the insurance rates for the City of Atlanta are hiked due to this inexperience and inadequate coverage. Since you had a suggestion that I correct the misstatement of the resolution of this Local let me give you this advice, give the firemen a raise and get them back on the job! A great Mayor of a great city can find a way and the means without violating a Charter. Sincerely, /~a_ LAWSON A. SEWELL, President Local 3204, C. W. A. LAS: fha � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Communications LOCAL 3204 Workers of America 522-8171 CH 25 807 HENRY GRADY BUILDING 26 CAIN STREET, N. W. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 September 22, 1966 Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Sir: Thank you for your letter of September 9, 1966 and the Meadiator's Report of The Atlanta Firefighters Union, Ind., and The City of Atlanta. You state that paragraph 5 of the Resolution contains a misstatement that I might like to correct. Does paragraph 5 con- tains a misstatement? Doesn't Dr. Harrison on page 3 of the Meadiator's Report lead all of us to believe that had it not been for the legal opinion he would have suggested an immediate increase in wages or a reduction in hours? Doesn't Dr. Harrison bring this out clearly in the second paragraph, page 3, when he states "On the other hand, I recognize that the legal opinion, though provided by a most distinguished and com- petent Atlanta firm has no legal standing."? I believe Dr. Harrison, had it not been for the legal advice and, "along with the rather narrow restrictions placed on him by the resolution" would have recommended, and did believe, that an immediate increase in wages or a reduction in hours was right and proper. It is my belief and the belief of those interested in the resolution passed by this Local Union that you and the Board of Alderman are attempting to hide behind a technicality of the Charter in an effort to destroy organized labor insofar as the City of Atlanta is concerned.  Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. September 22, 1966 I believe you and any other right thinking citizen of this area realizes that when everyone admits that the employees of this city are underpaid, that you must be fighting something altogether different than a mere violation of the Charter. Sooner or later the citizens of Atlanta will awaken to the fact that two or three firemen in a firehouse is not adequate fire protection. Sooner or later these same citizens will realize that the experience of more than 400 firemen can not be replaced by January 1. This will be realized sooner than expected when the insurance rates for the City of Atlanta are hiked due to this inexperience and inadequate coverage. Since you had a suggestion that I correct the misstatement of the resolution of this Local let me give you this advice, give the firemen a raise and get them back on the job! A great Mayor of a great city can find a way and the means without violating a Charter. Sincerely, Soevterd On slae-00 2 LAWSON A. SEWELL, President Local 3204, Cc. W. A. LAS: fha  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 55 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/75636def81277addad97cfc1c23918e0.pdf f952b5f9bdeb3f66b206edfee07b8cd6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ---- ---- ------- - - STATEMENT BY CHIEF C. H. HILDEBRAND ATLANTA FIRE DEPARTMENT Friday, September 16, 1966 For Release 11:00 A. M. \\ The City of Atlanta has in ope ration this morning 25 fully manned Fire Stations. The t\ltal personnel in the department has now risen to 357 -- 313 of these employees performing actual firefighting duties. Sixty-seven new recruits have been assigned to stations for in-service training and duty under the leadership of experienced Firemen and Fire Officers. We are able to maintain an on-duty shift strength average of 175 firefighting personnel because of extended work hours of those Firemen who have remained on the job. Our attempts to recruit new men to rebuild the Fire . Department have been extremely successful. Since Labor Day the City Personnel Department has examined 327 applicants . �Page Two II 140 of these have passed the written examination and are being processed for in-service training and firefighting duties immediately. The Personnel Department is making plans to conduct a recruiting campaign throughout the Southeast and through the employment of new personnel and the extende d work hours of our experienced personnel, we should be able to place the -r~o ""o.b le_ remaining unmanned stations in operation within a- v~ry ahoM period of time. The Personnel Office at 260 Central Avenue, S. W. is remaining open until 7:30 p. m. Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturdays to receive and process firefighters applications. I am re questing all the citize ns of Atlanta to practice good fire prevention measures in their homes, businesses, churches and schools. A check-off list is being released to the news media for s e lf-inspection of your premis es which, if conscientiously adhered to, can prevent fires and preserve property. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document STATEMENT BY CHIEF C, H, HILDEBRAND ATLANTA FIRE DEPARTMENT Friday, September 16, 1966 For Release 11:00 A. M. The City of Atlanta has in operation this morning 25 fully manned Fire Stations. The total personnel in the department has now risen to 357 -- 313 of these employees performing actual firefighting duties. Sixty-seven new recruits have been assigned to stations for in-service training and duty under the leadership of experienced Firemen and Fire Officers. We are able to maintain an on-duty shift strength average of 175 firefighting personnel because of extended work hours of those Firemen who have remained on the job. Our attempts to recruit new men to rebuild the Fire Department have been extremely successful. Since Labor Day the City Personnel Department has examined 327 applicants. bite so = res oe ee et eee Page Two 140 of these have passed the written examination and are being processed for in-service training and firefighting duties immediately. The Personnel Department is making plans to conduct a recruiting campaign throughout the Southeast and through the employment of new personnel and the extended work hours of our experienced personnel, we should be able to place the reaxonoble remaining unmanned stations in operation within period of time. The Personnel Office at 260 Central Avenue, S. W. is remaining open until 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturdays to receive and process firefighters applications. I am requesting all the citizens of Atlanta to practice good fire prevention measures in their homes, businesses, churches and schools. <A check-off list is being released to the news media for self-inspection of your premises which, if conscientiously adhered to, can prevent fires and preserve property.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 56 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/3c506e53d00574ee9251dffc29cc30a8.pdf c6c8946e4e496d7e8f1c3a7b9a95889b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. TO ALL ATLAIHA CITIZENS The Fire Department of Atlanta - your Fire Departr;1ent - is making every effort to give the citizens of Atlanta the best fire protection possible, but we do need your help, The prevention of fires while always important i~ particularly important during this period while new personnel are being trained. What can you do to help? You can do many things. FIRES ARE NOT ACCIDENTS You can cause or prevent fires! Use the check lists be 1m·, and good old Arr,eri can common sense and you may save your JOB--PROPERTY--OR EVEN YOUR LIFE----- YOUR HOhE Is all rubbish cleaned out of basements, closets, attic, gara ge and yard? Are there any unsafe electrical extension or appliance cords? Are your fuses the right size? Is your heating and cooking equipment safe? Is gasoline for power mower safely stored? 9 YOUR BUSil~ESS Is smoking adequately controlled? Is wiring and electrical equipment safe? Is trash and refuse removed daily to a safe place? Has your heating system been checked ~Ya qualified that it is safe? Is guard , caretaker or watchman properly instructed Is cooking equipment including hoods and ducts kept Is packing material safely kept? Are lift trucks refueled only in safe locations? Is the yard and premises kept free of leaves, scrap Are paints , flammable liquids and oily rags handled person to see and service adequate? clean? lumber and de bris? and stored safely? YOUR CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS Are your schools adequately protected against unauthor i zed entry? Is the hea ting equipment checked annually by a qualifi ed fi rm or emp loyee? Is the electrical wirinq safe? Is rubbis h col lected and disposed of i n a safe ma nner so as t o not enda nger the occupant s or stru ctu r e? If coo ki ng equ i pme nt is pr ovided, i s you r hood, duct, and stove cleaned fre qu en t ly? EVERYBOUY any fires start shortly after you leave your home or close your business. Does someone check f or hazards every day at closing time or just before leaving your home? Is your wiring safe and are defective extension cords replaced? Do you make it a practice to not allow unauthorized burning of refuse? Is trespass guarded against? Is all fire protection equipment in working order? Are you careful with smoking and matches? i~EV ER, l~EVER s:·ioKE IN BED � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document TO ALL ATLANTA CITIZENS Tne Fire Department of Atlanta - your Fire Department - is making every effort to give the citizens of Atlanta the best fire protection pcssible, but we do need your help, , The prevention of fires while always important is particularly important during this period while new personnel are being trained, \Ihat can you do to help? You can do many things, FIRES ARE NOT ACCIDENTS You can cause or prevent fires! Use the check lists below and good old Alerican common sense and you may save your JOB--PROPERTY~-OR EVE YOUR LIFE----- YOUR HOME Ts all rubbish cleaned out of basements, closets, attic, garage, and yard? Are there any unsafe electrical extension or appliance cords? Are your fuses the right size? Is your heating and cooking equipment safe? Is gasoline for power mower safely stored? YOUR BUSINESS Is smoking adequately controlled? Is wiring and electrical equipment safe? Is trash and refuse removed daily to a safe place? Has your heating system been checked by a qualified person to see that it is safe? Is guard, caretaker or watchman properly instructed and service adequate? Is cooking equipment including hoods and ducts kept clean? Is packing material safely kept? Are lift trucks refueled only in safe locations? Is the yard and premises kept free of leaves, scrap lumber and debris? Are paints, flammable liquids and oily rags handled and stored safely? YOUR CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS Are your schools adequately protected against unauthorized entry? Is the heating equipment checked annually by a qualified firm or employee? Is the electrical wiring safe? Is rubbish collected and disposed of in a safe manner so as to not endanger the occupants or structure? If cooking equipment is provided, is your hood, duct, and stove cleaned frequently? EVERYBODY Many fires start shortly after you leave your home or close your business, Does someone check for hazards every day at closing time or just before leaving your home? Is your wiring safe and are defective extension cords replaced? Do you make it a practice to not allow unauthorized burning of refuse? Is trespass guarded against? Is all fire protection equipment in working order? Are you careful with smoking and matches? NEVER, WEVER S’OKE IN BED  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 57 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/ee7ded833a3f95f3667a9e5734a69e67.pdf d4ab9198c101aa54cd213146484ffede Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AT AN A RFG TR UNION, INC. R , J. CAUM ROBERT L. MITCHELL J . I. M A RT IN SECRETARY BU S IN ES S AG E NT PR ES IDE N T J . F. BENNETT L . G . ST Y R ON TR EAS URER V ICE PRE S ID EN T 701 WILLIAM•OLIVER BUILDING ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 \\ September, 1966 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The City of Atlanta refused to accept the recommendations of mediator, Tech President, Edwin Harrison, and will not talk to firemen. President:- lfarrison heard from both sides, investigated the problem and c ame up with these major re-c=non<lations-: Increase the firemen's pay about 7% (this would cost the City $400,000) OR Reduce their work week from 60 to 56 hours a week (This would cost the City $40Q.OOO) effective January 1, 1967. The mediator said the firemen should be given the choice of either the increase in pay or the reduction in hours. Firemen accepted the increase in pay. The reduction in our original proposal to 48 hours would be worthwhile. The 7.14% increase in pay to be in addition to any FUTURE General pay raises which all City employees may receive. The enclosed resolution, when approved by the Mayor and Aldermatic Board, wi ll return fire protection to you and the City of Atlanta. Jack I. Hartin, President . .F. F. U. I. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ATLANTA FIREFIGHTERS UNION, INC. J. 1, MARTIN ROBERT L. MITCHELL R. J. CAUM PRESIDENT BUSINESS AGENT SECRETARY L. G. STYRON 25 J. F. BENNETT ad TREASURER VICE PRESIDENT 701 WILLIAM-OLIVER BUILDING ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 September, 1966 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The City of Atlanta refused to accept the recommendations of mediator, Tech President, Edwin Harrison, and will not talk to firemen. President Harrison heard from both sides, investigated the problem and came up with these major recommendations: Increase the firemen's pay about 7% (this would cost the City $400 ,000) OR Reduce their work week from 60 to 56 hours a week (This would cost the City $400,000) effective January 1, 1967. The mediator said the firemen should be given the choice of either the increase in pay or the reduction in hours. Firemen accepted the increase in pay. The reduction in our original proposal to 48 hours would be worthe- while. The 7.14% increase in pay to be in addition to any FUTURE General pay raises which all City employees may receive, The enclosed resolution, when approved by the Mayor and Aldermatic Board, will return fire protection to you and the City of Atlanta. > OS Wiart% se Jack I, Martin, President .PLF.ULI.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 58 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/67ca7e3ad022fa24ceaaa647c28cba69.pdf c87b220b5962ba7a278a7904b839f8c8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. '.\ G ~ 0 ,: G I A FULTON coum·y RESOLUTION --- WHERE~S, The City of Atlant~ has been unable to resolve its dis- pute with the 600 members of the Atlanta Firefighters Union Inde pendent over wages, hours and working conditions, and HHEREAS, the federal laws pertaining to mediation and conciliation ar e not applicable to such a dispute, and WHEREAS, since said disput e has not been r e solved some 600 f ir emen stopped work on September 2, 1966 and refused to continue to work under their existing wages, hour s and wor~ing conditions, and WHEREAS, the fa ilur e to resolve t h i s disput e between the par t ies has resulted in a continuing work stoppage which endangers the life , limb a nd pr oper ty of every re sident of th i s City . NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED tha t this body go on re cor d as urging and suggest ing both the City of Atlanta a nd the Atlanta Fi refight e rs Union Independent to s ettl e t his d isput e ba s ed on the impartial mediation report of Dr. 'Eawin Harrison , President of Georgia Tech Universi ty, and with c er tain other guarante e s to the members of the Atlanta Firefighters Union, which are: 1. The fir emen having elected to exercise Option II of the Har ris on report which grants them a 7 .14 percent incr ease in salary, the Harrison increase to be in addition to any other increases received by other City emp loyees on January 1, 1967. �\\ 2. As suggested by the Harrison report, the legality of an immediate increase to the firemen be either arbitrated or adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction. If the legal point be resolved against the City, then the firemen to receive the 7.14 increase recommended by Dr. Harrison retroactive to September 1, 1966. 3. That an impartial grievance and promotional committee be forthwith negotiated between these parties. 4. That all firemen who are participating in the present work stoppage be forthwith reinstated with full seniority and all other employee benefits. 5. That all firemen be reinstated without recriminations or discrimination of any kind or any disciplinary action. The City to agree not to favor a striking fireman over a non-striking fireman on account of such fireman's union activity or lack of it in promotions or any other employer-employee relations. 6. In order to avoid future misunde rstandings by these parties, the foregoing should be in contract form, by way of written resolution, letter o f intent or written agreement binding on both parties. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document GLEOnGIA FULTON COUNTY _RESOLUTION_ WHERLAS, The City of Atlanta has been unable to resolve its dis- pute with the 600 members of the atlanta Firefighters Union Independent over wages, hours and working conditions, and WHEREAS, the federal laws pertaining to mediation and conciliation are not applicable to such a dispute, and WHEREAS, since said dispute has not been resolved some 600 fire- men stopped work on September 2, 1966 and refused to continue to work under their existing wages, hours and working conditions, and WHEREAS, the failure to resolve this dispute between the parties has resulted in a continuing work stoppage which endangers the life, limb and property of every resident of this City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this body go on record as urging and suggesting both the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Fire- fighters Union Independent to settle this dispute based on the im- partial mediation report of Dr. ‘idwin Harrison, President of Georgia Tech University, and with certain other guarantees to the members of the Atlanta Firefighters Union, which are: 1. The firemen having elected to exercise Option II of the Harrison report which grants them a 7,14 percent increase in salary, the Harrison increase to be in addition to any other increases received by other City employees on January 1, 1967. 2. As suggested by the Harrison report, the legality of an immediate increase to the firemen be either arbitrated or adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction. If the legal point be resolved against the City, then the firemen to receive the 7.14 increase recommended by Dr. Harrison retroactive to September 1, 1966. 3. That an impartial grievance and promotional committee be forthwith negotiated between these parties. 4, That all firemen who are participating in the present work stoppage be forthwith reinstated with full seniority and all other employee benefits. 5. That all firemen be reinstated without recriminations or dis- crimination of any kind or any disciplinary action. The City to agree not to favor a striking fireman over a non-striking fireman on account of such fireman's union activity or lack of it in promotions or any other employer-employee relations. 6. In order to avoid future misunderstandings by these parties, the foregoing should be in contract form, by way of written resolution, letter of intent or written agreement binding on both parties.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 59 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966