**Date:** 6-8-67
**Source:** Unknown
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benefit checks to $15 starting next week in order to continue giving assistance to our brothers and sisters on strike for a longer period of time… Negotiations were not held yesterday at official headquarters because the union was considering a proposed three-year contract offer, and because many of the negotiators attended the funeral of the union’s legal counsel. In the borough, many believe the strike will be settled within a week; while others still cling to the thought that settlement is a long time off. Mayor Joseph C. Raytwick, acting upon a motion made at the Borough Board meeting Tuesday, has written to Governor John Dempsey. Borough officials are hoping that Dempsey’s influence will have some weight in effecting a speedy strike settlement. The Naugatuck Police Department has spent a total of 1,496 overtime hours at the UniRoyal Plant since the calling of the strike. To June 2, these overtime hours have cost the borough $4,678.24. The Police Department is keeping detailed financial reports for periodic presentation to the Board of Finance. Waterbury’s Welfare Department estimated yesterday that the UniRoyal strike may cost the city $20,000 in gross benefits. Of 140 striking families that have applied there for welfare, only 10 are presently receiving aid. Others were denied because they have other income or assets. The Waterbury Welfare Superintendent said that if the strike is prolonged for any length of time, the number of people eligible for welfare assistance could reach 1,000 in the city.