The Cine Technician (1943 - 1945)

November— December, 1943 THE CIXE-TECHNICI A N 1 \:\ Organiser's Notebook Mass Radiography : The first batch of laboratory workers have now been examined at Redhill Hospital. They were from Brent Laboratories where just over 50 per cent, of the staff volunteered. This is disappointing in view of the fact tli. it even in large factories 90 per cent, is considered a fair average. As the management gave their full co-operation they must feel as we do about the poor response. One would have thought that all the employees would have taken advantage of the scheme. The examination is so simple : a few seconds in front of an X-ray camera and the job is done. If there are signs of tuberculosis the patient is informed confidentially and can receive treatment; if not, then his mind is at rest. It is common knowledge that the disease, if caught in the early stages, can easily be cured. We earenstlj advise, therefore, that all laboratory workers take advantage of the scheme when the (opportunity arrives. Technicolor Laboratories: Some time ago an amended agreement came into force at Technicolor Laboratories. It meant increases in pay for certain of our members, but also made it difficult to get an increased cost-of-living bonus. We are glad to report, however, that after prolonged negotiations, which culminated in a meeting between Mr. Oliver of Technicolor and the General Secretary of A.C.T., all our members in tin' laboratory are now being paid a cost-of-living bonus equal to that operating at other film processing laboratories. In co-operation with the Electrical Trades Union, rates have also been fixed for electricians as follows : — Skilled installation and maintenance electricians ... 2/6d. per hour Maintenance electricians' mates. ..2/0d. per hour All other terms and conditions of employment for electricians will be as per A.C'.T. Agreement. We are happy to place on record our appreciation of the part played by the Electrical Trades Union. They had one aim before them, i.e.. to obtain improvements for their members through friendly co-operation with another trade union. This they achieved, and set an example we shall always remember. Negotiations with the Laboratory Employers' Association : Progress is being made on grades not at present covered by the Standard Laboratory Agreement. The following rates have been agreed and come into operation as from November 1st, 1943 :— STRAND FILMS MAKERS OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS SINCE 1934 HIGHEST POSSIBLE PRICES OFFERED for 16mm PROJECTORS SOUND & SILENT ALSO 8 mm and 9.5 mm PROJECTORS We are also offering exceptional prices for LEICAS, CONTAXES, KORELLES and similar Miniature Cameras and all Accessories and Lenses for these. Prices for all the above are probably now at their peak, so now is the time to sell. You can rely on us for a fair and square deai. City Sale & Exchange Est. 1870 (1929) LTD. 2 POULTRY, CHEAPSIDE, EC. 2 PHONE : CITY 1124