CHEM-TEXTS
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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER
DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEE:
This issue of CHEM-TEXTS announces plans for offering office personnel the opportunity to advance to higher positions at the new Oxford offices. Also discussed, are details on how our new performance review program at the plant works. Last month, CHEM-TEXTS announced plans for the mechanical trades training program to be held at Kaynor Tech. starting in the fall. Applications for this program will soon be available to those interested in preparing themselves for these skills.
Each of these programs, as well as many others such as the tuition aid plan, is part of UNIROYAL’S continuing desire to provide all employees every chance to continue to grow in knowledge and skills and to make the most of their talents and abilities.
UNIROYAL recognizes that its future is dependent on the future of its employees. To build a future together, we must not only do our present job in the best possible way, but we must use our own initiative to improve our job skills. It has been said that “opportunity knocks but once.” I, frankly, doubt this — I think “Opportunity is always waiting just outside the door.”
It’s always waiting for the man who takes the first step to open the door himself.
Best regards,
John D. Evans
John D. Evans
New Drink At Canteen
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Iced tea and hot coffee is the gourmet’s new drink served at the Canteen. From left, Helen Grabowski credits Helen Burns who credits Helen Pieksza.
The Chemical plant canteen offers a new drink during coffee breaks, a unique concoction of hot coffee and iced tea, a gourmet’s delight.
The origin of the drink is cloaked in mystery. When one of the Helens in the canteen left a large container of iced tea by the coffee urn, another of the three Helens inadvertently poured the iced tea into the hot coffee urn. The third Helen served the new drink to several employees, who sipped the new beverage with relish.
No one took credit for the exotic discovery, claiming that such rare discoveries are not the result of one individual but the combined efforts of the group. It’s the culinary philosophy of the Chemical canteen that makes it such an exciting and enjoyable place to eat.
Red Cross Blood Drive Successful
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Gallon givers are awarded pins by Red Cross nurse Annette Pariseault R.N. From left are Karen Di Dominzio, Lucille Butnor, Hank DeVries, Fred Wintsch, Annette, Delia Scheithe, Hal Smith, John Gilbert, and unidentified donor. From right, unidentified donor, Al Smith, Len Borg, Walt Campbell, hidden, Milt Makoski and Don Powell hidden. Employees gave generously to the recent Bloodmobile.
Uniroyal Chemical and EMIC employees generously supported the annual Connecticut Red Cross Bloodmobile visit sponsored by the plant. The Connecticut Red Cross has helped hundreds of employees and their families over the years, with one of the best blood programs in the country, the blood itself being free. There is a charge for the Bloodmobile’s expenses and the hospitals’ administrative services. In some states a pint of blood costs $50-$60 plus the additional charges for services.
Gallon Pins Awarded
Gerry Hennessey received a four gallon pin for his thirty second contribution to this worthwhile cause.
Jim Reynolds and Allen Crapo each received a three gallon pin and Joe Finke received a two gallon pin.
One gallon pins were given to Charles Anderson, Roland Morel, Joe Sauvageau and Fred Wintsch.
Donors
Contributing blood — many for the fifth or more time were K. Allen, J. Chapman, Catherine O’Sullivan, L. Owens, L. Koth, W. Gniazdowski, L. Coburn, Ann McAllister, R. Cranney, R. Palizay, B. Pierce, A. Tobias, L. Lombardi, C. Bulka, M. Galante, F. Emmerich, P. Dillon, E. Phillips, M. Chamberland, J. Paige, R. Cornell, R. Mastromatteo, Angenette Grant, M. Sutton, R. Stark, H. Nixon, T. Fitzgerald, E. Nole, D. Williamson, P. Braudis, B. Fisher, Jr., F. Carriero, P. Welch, R. Breton, R. Palmer, K. Hughes, R. Harsch, F. Leary, J. McCarthy, Karen DiDominzio, H. Smith, Lucille Butnor, P. Norton, E. Runowicz, J. Vergosen, J. Hochheiser, M. Makoski, H. Francolini, B. Begin, P. Haas, D. Powell, W. Beerbaum, S. Semonian, A. Smith, J. Chambers, H. DeVries, R. LaClair, L. Borg, F. Mayo, D. Boulanger, F. Sterniak, E. Newell, M. Matos, H. Garahan, S. Molnar, G. Morrisey, W. Campbell, J. Pym, T. Curzi, F. Gagne, J. Loman, F. Tabone, D. Poehailos, K. Searles, L. Brites, R. Hessler, G. Monahan, Marjorie Lasky, T. Basile, W. Stephenson, M. Gransky, W. Scott, E. Bates, J. Slasienski, J. Shea, W. Hudima, H. Hook, R. Tucker, Katherine Dowling, A. Galletta, C. Hiser, H. Mannion. L. Triano, A. Crandall, P. King, E. Root, W. Fruin, V. Alves. F. Sordi, R. Clark, T. Byra, F. Phelan, A. Nole, M. Yuchnyk, R.
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Gerry Hennessy receives 4 gallon pin from Sam Gillette for his 32nd. contribution of blood as Matt Mathewson watches.
$35,261 Lost In Five Fires
During 1969 the plant had 20 reportable fires. Five of these fires resulted in estimated losses of $35,261. This high amount represents only the damage caused to the equipment and buildings.
Several of the fires shut down production lines resulting even in higher losses and increased manufacturing costs. The fires also increased the insurance costs to the plant as rates are based on the damage caused by fire.
Chemical Production had 4 fires with no loss. Reclaim Production had 10 fires; 7 with no loss and 3 with an estimated loss of $30,335. Synthetic Production suffered 4 fires; 3 with no loss and one which cost $4,626. Research and Development had 2 fires; one with an estimated loss of $300 in the Chemical pilot plant.
In 1968 the plant was awarded a plaque for its excellent fire prevention record; but 1969 brought several fires, many attributable to poor housekeeping and safety practices.
Fires can be prevented only if everyone shows his fullest concern for good housekeeping and safety practices in his work area. Fires increase the cost of our products, hurt our pocketbooks and affect job security.
SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY