HISTORY OF GMP LOCAL 134


GLENSHAW GLASS CO.


GMP LOCAL 134 WAS ORIGINALLY FORMED AS A COMPANY UNION IN 1934. THE FIRST UNION PRESIDENT WAS EDWARD FERRARI WHO SERVED FROM 1934 THROUGH 1939. ON MARCH 19, 1937 LOCAL 134 WAS CHARTERED WITH THE "GLASS BOTTLE BLOWERS INTERNATIONAL UNION" AND BECAME A PART OF A NATIONAL LABOR FORCE REPRESENTING GLASSWORKERS. AT ONE TIME THE MEMBERSHIP OF LOCAL 134 WAS OVER 500 MEMBERS. THERE ARE NOW CLOSE TO 300. LOCAL 134 MEMBERS RECEIVE MANY NEGOTIATED BENEFITS AND WAGES AVERAGING OVER $14.00 PER HOUR THROUGH ALMOST $20.00. MEDICAL/DENTAL/EYECARE, 13 PAID HOLIDAYS, UP TO 272 HOURS VACATION PAY WITH UP TO 25 DAYS OFF AND ALSO PENSION AND RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS. WHICH GOES TO SHOW THAT MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR UNION IS VERY BENEFICAL TO ALL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PLEASE BUY UNION MADE PRODUCTS. LOU BRUDNOCK (LOCAL 134 PRESIDENT)

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