General Electric History: Schenectady Works Welcomes You! Page 31

[Schenectady Works Welcomes You! is a tourist booklet published by General Electric in 1949. Full size images of each page are reproduced here, and the photographs are available individually at original and enlarged sizes.]

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Here, G.E. traffic appliances, wiring devices, etc., are offered to employees at specially reduced prices.

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Shown in the picture is a rifle team receiving instructions in the safe handling of a rifle for target practice... Other activities of the G.E.A.A. include bowling, basketball, volley ball, tennis, baseball and many varied recreational facilities.

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The Company plays host to over 4500 at the 1949 annual Quarter Century Club Outing, at which all Schenectady G.E. employees and pensioners with 25 or more years of continuous service were guests of the company.

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This General Electric Pensioner is enjoying the fruits of his long and loyal service with the Company. The Pension Plan, put into effect in 1912 and amended in 1946, provides a steady income to help in his support after retirement.

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Updated 8/14/01

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