Union Explains
Procedures
For Strike Aid
5-10-67
Procedures to be followed by
employes to obtain emergency
aid during the strike at the
Naugatuck footwear plant of
Uniroyal were explained last
night by Kenneth Knott of the
United Council and fund Agen-
cy, AFL – CIO.
The procedures were explain-
ed to officials of area communi-
ties at a meeting at Local 45,
United Rubber Workers Union
headquarters.
Knott said employes should
register for employment with
the state employment depart-
ment. They then should apply
for aid with the S t a t e Welfare
Agency, 79 Linden Ave., Water-
bury and apply to the first se-
lectman, mayor or welfare de-
partment in their respective
communities.
Knott said processing of appli-
cations will be expedited if the
employes follow these three
rules.
The unions have designated
officials from each of the three
locals to assist applicants in
filing the necessary forms.
They are John Butler of Local
45; Laura Soares of Local 218
and Jean Burke of Local 308.
Individuals who desire federal
food stamps can obtain the
necessary information from the
three local representatives.
Attending the meeting were
Adam Mengacci, vice – presi-
dent Local 45; Joseph Arbu-
chowkaus, vice – president Local
308; Cyrus Blanchard, vice –
president, Local 218 and William
Fernandez, international repre-
sentative.
Also, Pat DelVecchio, first
selectman, Beacon Falls; Ern-
est H. Culverwell first select-
man, Seymour; William M.
Calabrese, first selectman, Mid-
dlebury; Katherine M. Brennan,
Superintendent Naugatuck Wel-
fare Department; Peter D. Po-
cius, director of Waterbury Wel-
fare Department, and William
P. Kalvaitis, State Welfare De-
partment, Waterbury.