CHEM-TEXTS
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Social Security Upped 15%
The 15% increase in Social Security benefits affects everything from a retiree’s monthly check to the benefit paid a 40 year-old widow with small children. The extra benefit starts in April with two checks covering all the increases since Jan. 1.
A person who paid the maximum tax and retires at 65 in 1970 gets $190 a month – up form $165. He gets 80% if he retires at 62; 86-2/3% at 63; and 93-1/3% at 64.
His wife, age 65, gets 50% of her husband’s benefits, or $95. She can get $71.25 at 62. When her husband dies, she receives 82½ % of his post 65 benefit, $157 for life.
Applications for social security should be made 3 to 4 months before retirement to receive benefits upon retirement and to avoid delays.
The Social Security office in Waterbury or New Haven will gladly answer questions pertaining to your benefits.
Morrison (continued from page 1) burning Celogen around the motor and averted a serious fire. A short shutdown was required to repair the faulty bearing.
Safety procedures are an important part of safety and fire prevention. Knowledge of operation of the equipment, location of shut-off valves, and the location of fire alarm boxes, showers, eye fountains, and other safety equipment prevents accidents and injuries and makes the plant a safer place to work for all of us.
Better Food Service Promised
At a recent meeting, representatives of Industrial Vendors, Inc. (IVI) who service the plant’s food facilities, stated that every effort would be made to improve the food and vending machine service in the plant.
The meeting stemmed from employee complaints about the condition and quality of food as well as the lack of food in the machines on the night shifts and weekends, and poor servicing of the machines. A lack of variety in Cafeteria menus was another comment often mentioned by employees about the service.
It is a major concern of the plant to assure fresh quality food for employees on all shifts. The meeting should result in improved food services throughout the plant.
$16,900 Invested In Each Employee
Each year Uniroyal increases its investment in new and better equipment to improve production, work conditions and to make jobs easier.
Today each employee is backed by $16,900 in plants, tools and equipment. Ten years ago the figure was $10,400.
During the past year, several millions of dollars were spent on plant improvements, new equipment, new machinery, modernization programs, safety, and new product facilities. This investment helps us remain competitive in the chemical industry by selling our products to customers at a competitive price and protects job security.
SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY
Tony Jokubaitis Retires
[IMAGE: Photo showing group of men, one wearing a “DANGER” hard hat]
Congratulating Tony Jokubaitis on his retirement after 25 years with Uniroyal Chemical are from left: John Quint, Don Holmes, Tony, Walter Tabaka, Bill Krayeski, and Larry Pearl.
DEPARTMENT BREAKDOWN FOR 1969 VS. 1968
| Department | 1969 Lost Time Accidents | Days Lost | Serious Injuries | 1968 Lost Time Accidents | Days Lost | Serious Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chem. Prod. | 7 | 397 | 16 | 7 | 403 | 14 |
| Reclaim Prod. | 3 | 147 | 8 | 4 | 67 | 11 |
| Mat. Handling | 4 | 135 | 7 | 3 | 250 | 6 |
| Mech. Dept. | 4 | 114 | 12 | 5 | 298 | 20 |
| Res. & Dev. | 1 | 109 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 11 |
| Syn. Prod. | 4 | 198 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| TOTALS | 23 | 1100 | 56 | 20 | 1042 | 68 |
NOTE: An additional 2081 days were lost due to occupational accidents in the plant, that happened prior to 1969.
Safety . . . (continued from page 1)
loss of an eye, or the permanent disability to an individual. His family shares his anguish with him, and in the case of total blindness, a severe hardship is placed on the family. His lost earnings affects their livelihood, their opportunities for a college education and the many good things that make life more enjoyable.
Every employee in the plant is hurt by the lost skill and experience of an injured employee. An entire production line may be shut down by his absence. Operating costs are increased and the job security of his fellow employees endangered.
What Can You Do?
Observe every safety rule. Don’t perform unsafe acts. Don’t take “the chance”. Think before you act. Expect the unexpected happening.
These are the things you can do for your safety and the safety of your fellow employee. Often he’s the one who gets hurt by the chance you take.
U.S. Census Now Underway
The nineteenth decennial census will be different in its procedure from any ever taken in the U.S.
Each household will receive a questionnaire in the mail and most will be asked to return it by mail, except in rural areas where a census taker will call for them. •
One out of 5 households will receive a longer form with additional questions about each member in the household and the dwelling.
The success of the new mail system depends in a large degree on the cooperation of the public.
The Census determines the official population figures for the U.S., states, counties, cities, towns and villages.
The Census which is strictly confidential provides data on income, housing, occupations, education, poverty, age, color, sexes and other important information on the U.S. population.
Huge Rubber Tanks Stop Oil Spills
[IMAGE: Photograph showing rubber tanks on water near a tanker ship]
140,000 gallon Uniroyal rubber tanks collect oil from tanker and prevent pollution from spills.
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