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just what a great many taxpayers think
it is now; "an inefficient bunch of pen
sioners with their hands in the taxpay-
ers’ pockets.” Unless we can get the
■ages boosted to a living level, they
are not going to be very much mis
taken.
He recommended the following: Let
us again recount, recite and publish the
Resolutions adopted by the last Gen
eral Council, and present them to the
proper officials for reply. While we
serve the public, they know little if
anything about the widespread dissatis
faction; the loss of efficient help;
(men who have worked for them for
over twenty years.) Since they employ
us, why not acquaint them with this
case from the beginning to the end.
Claude Moore No. 5
Stated specific cases where employees
were leaving if increases in wages were
not made, also some members are af
filiating with unions.
J. D. Patterson, No. 26
Asked for a discussion on the pro
gress made on resolutions passed by the
last General Council meeting.
Forrest V. Stewart
Discussed action on pending resolu
tions. Stated he had gone to the State
Police without complete success, but
would try again in the future. Told
about the study that had been made by
the Budget Director regarding wages,
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and that a 10% increase at this time
was impossible because of the lack of
appropriated funds, but that a $10 in
crease had been promised. He also
pointed out the fact that funds were
needed for the building program. He
discussed his meetings with the Gov
ernor and he said that he seemed to
favor a salary increase. Hie had con
tacted many of the department heads
and he thought they all favored salary
increases. Mr. Stewart recommended
we accept the $10.00 raise for the
present and continue to work toward
a progressive wage program through
Civil Service in such a way that we
maintain our reputation and position
with both legislature and general pub
lic. Mr. Stewart stated that the Budget
Director had been very generous with
both time and effort.
NOTE: The $10.00 raise was an
nounced by the radio and newspapers
the next day.
G. W. Ross, No. 1
Felt that publicity was one factor
neglected by the OSEA. More publicity
desirable to inform members of asso
ciation actiivties.
Elizabeth Dotson, No. 23
Suggested a news letter be sent out
to each member by each chapter secre
tary informing of activities. Felt that
Chapter No. 23 would lose no mem-
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