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STATEMENT BY MAYOR IVAN ALLEN; ALDERMAN WILLIAM T. KNIGHT,
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF FIREMASTERS; AND CHIEF C, H. HILDEBRAND,
ATLANTA FIRE DEPARTMENT -- THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1966, 11:00 A. M.
More than 500 Atlanta firemen continue to refuse poe for duty
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as directed by the authorities of the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Fire~
Department-and by order of the-Fulton Superior Gourt. The City Attorney's
(free ot
office-ts-aBking the Court this morning to cite the Atlanta Firefighters Union,
Indpendent, and its principal officers, J . I. Martin and Leonard Styron,
for civil contempt and failure to return to duty as ordered.
The City of Atlanta has made every attempt to resolve the present
dilemma with the members of the Fire Department through these men who
are the representatives of the striking firemen, We have done as much as
is possible under the laws governing the City of Atlanta.
The Union leaders and striking firemen have shown an utter contempt
for the laws of the State of Georgia and the authority of the City of Atlanta.
They have also shown a reckless disregard for the property and lives of the
citizens of this city.
We can no longer tolerate action which places in jeopardy the
thousands of lives and millions of dollars of property which these men are
under swwn oath to protect. Therefore, we are directing all employees
of the Atlanta Fire Department who wish to remain as employees of the City
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to report to duty on their normal shifts
ee Vee eerie
Preey. g to eee will be consjdered s#=eletion-cfthe City's
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Civil Service Law and be indnewen for inattention to or os
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taken to fill those positions which remain vacant. We urge these employees
to consider their responsibilities to the people of Atlanta and to their own
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families. Loss of income and jose of many years of retirement rights and
other accumulated benefits is a serious and foolish gamble they are taking
by refusing to return to their posts.
The City officials have met with the leaders of the Union in good
faith. These leaders have stated that they have asked the firemen to obey
the legal authority of the Court and return to their stations but there
- has been no response to this request from the Union leadership.
Capt. Martin and Capt. Styron apparently have no control over the
striking members because their request has been ignored. These two men //Wmiiiv
me have failed to comply with their own request and have not reported to
their duty stations.
We trust that the members of the Fire Department, many of whom
have worked long years of dedicated SaT VERO, will consider their
responsibilities and obligations to the City, the laws of our State, and to
their families and return to work as directed,
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF FIREMASTERS; AND CHIEF C, H. HILDEBRAND,
ATLANTA FIRE DEPARTMENT -- THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1966, 11:00 A. M.
More than 500 Atlanta firemen continue to refuse poe for duty
Cole og Hee Win Bip eta) bythe aulhinte >
as directed by the authorities of the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Fire~
Department-and by order of the-Fulton Superior Gourt. The City Attorney's
(free ot
office-ts-aBking the Court this morning to cite the Atlanta Firefighters Union,
Indpendent, and its principal officers, J . I. Martin and Leonard Styron,
for civil contempt and failure to return to duty as ordered.
The City of Atlanta has made every attempt to resolve the present
dilemma with the members of the Fire Department through these men who
are the representatives of the striking firemen, We have done as much as
is possible under the laws governing the City of Atlanta.
The Union leaders and striking firemen have shown an utter contempt
for the laws of the State of Georgia and the authority of the City of Atlanta.
They have also shown a reckless disregard for the property and lives of the
citizens of this city.
We can no longer tolerate action which places in jeopardy the
thousands of lives and millions of dollars of property which these men are
under swwn oath to protect. Therefore, we are directing all employees
of the Atlanta Fire Department who wish to remain as employees of the City
“eo Rat tees Prax a O~ SL,
to report to duty on their normal shifts
ee Vee eerie
Preey. g to eee will be consjdered s#=eletion-cfthe City's
7 0 \Le<a hy Cort be & forte! PR
Civil Service Law and be indnewen for inattention to or os
ie Ape tea nares oo thy fan
taken to fill those positions which remain vacant. We urge these employees
to consider their responsibilities to the people of Atlanta and to their own
hs fhm, Ger §
families. Loss of income and jose of many years of retirement rights and
other accumulated benefits is a serious and foolish gamble they are taking
by refusing to return to their posts.
The City officials have met with the leaders of the Union in good
faith. These leaders have stated that they have asked the firemen to obey
the legal authority of the Court and return to their stations but there
- has been no response to this request from the Union leadership.
Capt. Martin and Capt. Styron apparently have no control over the
striking members because their request has been ignored. These two men //Wmiiiv
me have failed to comply with their own request and have not reported to
their duty stations.
We trust that the members of the Fire Department, many of whom
have worked long years of dedicated SaT VERO, will consider their
responsibilities and obligations to the City, the laws of our State, and to
their families and return to work as directed,
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