Unions Call For Higher Purchasing Power To Curb Unemployment
Walter Reuther president of the United Auto Workers CIO argues that rising unemployment shows the need to raise consumer purchasing power. He urges larger wage gains and price reductions funded by distributing corporate profits, noting recent Ford token cuts came from material savings rather than profits.
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United Auto Workers, Cio
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CIO Opposes Postal Hike Threatening Nonprofit Press
The CIO warns proposed second class rate increases would seriously curb religious educational labor scientific and cultural nonprofit publications. CIO director Alan Swim cites a CIO News survey showing postage costs could rise about 350 percent for one edition and urges preserving the current nonprofit exemption to safeguard broad public information.
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CIO
Olin Johnston
D. S.C
Senate Post Office Committee
Tom Murray
D. Tenn
House Post Office Committee
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CIO News
Post Office Department
United States
Congress
State CIO Pushes Stronger Unemployment Bill Amendment
Ohio lawmakers tighten unemployment compensation debate as the House Industry and Labor Committee nears end on SB 142. CIO spokesman Jacob Claman urged stronger amendments amid sharp exchanges with Chamber of Commerce advocates and business lobbyists.
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C.I.O
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Firestone
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Guy Hiner
Frank Simpson
Hamilton
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Cambridge
Howard Metzenbaum
Cuyahoga
Metzenbaum
Ferguson
C. I. Powell
Clark
Repeal of Taft-Hartley Delayed by Senate Gridlock
The Nation reports the Taft Hartley repeal remains stalled after 3 months as Senate filibuster rules debate delays action. Upper chamber shifts to appropriations and NATO pact while Easter recess looms.
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