**Date:** 5-3-67
**Source:** Unknown
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The strikebound Uniroyal plants in Naugatuck and Beacon Falls will resume shipment of manufactured products tomorrow morning, a company spokesman said today.
The company notified officials of the striking United Rubber Workers of America yesterday afternoon of its intention.
The union immediately increased its picketing at all plant and warehouse entrances according to Raymond Mengacci, union vice president. Picketing will be on a 24 – hour basis, union officials said. Previously, it had been from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The company said it would resume shipments at other area plants, including those in Waterville, Waterbury and Bristol. The union stepped up its picketing at these, too.
About 5,000 production workers in area Uniroyal plants have been affected by the strike, which was called on April 21. The union is demanding increased unemployment benefits and a wage increase, plus improved fringe benefits.
Nationally, some 50,000 workers are on strike against Uniroyal.
Naugatuck Police Chief Frank Mariano last night called in all available police officers, who reported to Capt. Joseph Summa, in charge of the strike detail.
Mariano acted on the request of Mayor Joseph Raylkwich.