The Heller Brothers Co. of Newcomerstown, 646 (1938)

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The Heller Brothers Co. of Newcomerstown, 646 (1938)

In the Matter of THE HELLER BROTHERS COMPANY OF NEWCOMERSTOWN and INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BLACKSMITHS, DROP FORGERS, AND HELPERS

Cases Nos. C-370 and R-56,9.-Decided June 4, 1938

File, Rasp, and Small Tool Manufacturing Industry-Interference, Restraint, and Coercion: engendering fear of loss of employment for union membership;

expressed opposition to labor organization; threats of retaliatory action; questioning regarding organization meeting; circulation of antiunion statement among employees for signature ; threat to close plant-Company-Dominated Union: initiation ; domination of and interference with formation and administration ; financial and other support ; discrimination in favor of, in recognition as representative of employees ; activities on company time and property-CheckO ff : agreement for, with members of company-dominated union ; acquiescence in, not free choice of employees ; employer ordered to reimburse employees for amounts deducted from wages as dues for company-dominated union-Investigation of Representatives: controversy concerning representation of employees:

employer's refusal to grant recognition of union-Prior Election: conducted by employer ; designation of company-dominated union on ballot, illegal ; results of, disregarded-Unit Appropriate for Collective Bargaining: production and maintenance employees, excluding foremen, assistant foremen, clerical employees, timekeepers, and watchmen ; no controversy as to-Representatives: proof of choice : comparison of pay roll and union charter sheet and application cardsCertification of Representatives: upon proof of majority representation.

Mr. Max W. Johnstone, for the Board.

Mr. N. C. Murray, of Newark, N. J., for the respondent.

Mr. James A. Glenn, of Coshocton, Ohio, for the Union.

Mr. Russell E. Lyons, of Coshocton, Ohio, for the Independent.

Mr. Howard Lichtenstein, of counsel to the Board.

DECISION

ORDER

AND

CERTIFICATION OF RE...

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