Wray Quits HUERA Post In Maid Situation Protest

A member of HUERA's executive board resigned from his post yesterday, sharply attacking the union officers' "lack of interest" in the present maid situation.

Donald G. Wray, a representative of the Harvard University Employees Representative Association, said the officers "have not done anything in the present crisis. They have accepted the proposed change," he said, "as an everyday occurrence." He was referring to the University's announced cuts in maid service that will start taking effect next fall. According to the plan, almost 200 maids will be dropped by 1955.

In a letter to Francis McNamara, president of HUERA, Wray said: "One of my strongest motives for resigning is the lack of interest the members are now showing to their present officers and union.

Wants to Hire Lawyer

"This, in my opinion, is caused by the present officers not living up to the Constitution and By-Laws. I have deplored the lack of interest the present officers have shown in the present crisis concerning the maids."

When contacted, he proposed that the union hire a lawyer to look into the situation, and perhaps arrange a mediation meeting with the University. "The officers have not spent one cent for legal fees," he said.

He charged that the union officers disregarded the Constitution by not calling a general meeting since last spring. The Constitution requires one every month.

McNamara could not be reached for comment last night.

Wray was one of the leaders who, together with McNamara, wrested control of the large union from Daniel G. Mulvihill last year. The McNamara group claimed Mulvihill, president for 16 years, was slowly leading the union into bankruptcy.