March 9 1942
“One large steel mill in the Monroe area has been forced to cut its work to 29 hours a week due to a lack of materials.
June 27 1942
Republic Monroe plant now employs 175 workers. “When war came to the plant the normal production was shut off. Had to wait for war use.”
November 9 1942
United States government plans to use the Monroe plant for the war effort. 200 work at the plant at this time. The plant is being surveyed by government workers.
Newton Steel's location near Lake Erie and the River Raisin made it convenient to produce and ship materials for the war effort.
November 13 1942
RFC takes possession of the plant. It will make cylinder heads. The company is believed to be ALCOA.
November 17 1942
NHA and ALCOA take a housing survey of Monroe.
December 1 1942
Republic Steel is still using the coronizing process in Monroe.
December 3 1942
ALCOA is preparing to remodel the plant for their own use.
December 8 1942
NLRB certifies that the CIO is the bargaining agent for the Republic Monroe plant.
December 9 1942
The ALCOA dismantles portions of the Monroe plant.
December 11 1942
The ALCOA will have 250 employees by the end of the month
December 31 1942
All of Monroe’s industries contribute to producing supplies for the war.
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