CIO Convention Highlights Labor Power And 1950 Plans
The CIO's 10th convention celebrated election gains and outlined a bold 1950 agenda. Key aims include an 81st Congress liberal legislative push, a proactive political program, a new wage program to lift workers incomes, and expanded organizing in the South and unorganized industries. Justice Douglas addressed the gathering signaling labor’s growing national role.
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Europe
America
Murray Reelected Appeals For Action
In Portland Oregon Philip Murray was reelected by acclamation after a 40 minute demonstration. He issued a vision to the AFL and CIO program and urged joint legislative action. He warned against communist infiltration into the CIO and said history shows the Communist party damaging the labor movement.
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CIO Council Elects Officers For Next Year
The CIO Council re elected officers at the Dec 1 meeting with William Black as president Walter Grainger as vice president and Ed Hellkamp as recording secretary New officers include William Bren ner as financial secretary Lora Nace as sergeant at arms and Walter Schellenberg as trustee Executive Board includes James McLendon John Dehner Talmadge Zipperer James Rogers Arthur Hartmann Ray Tucker Elmer Kauf man Philip Parr George Grigsby Wilfred Porter Rollin Silver Max Seill John Sink Louis Case Ray Sowder Ernie Lochnane Nate Jordan Hugo Klug James Wigbell and office workers attendees Invited to Victory Dinner are Philip Murray James Carey and Maurice Tobin with Byron Taggert bringing a supper club act The event at Hall of Mirrors Netherland Plaza on Dec 15 offers $100 in prizes and will air on WKRC To Ohio CIO Convention Black and Grainger were named delegates for Jan 13 to 16 in Cleveland The council pledged aid for striking Local 647 Auto Workers at Cincinnati Steel Casting Co and urged letters to city officials to ignore correspondence from the new Ohio leaders.
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William Black
Walter Grainger
Clothing
Ed Hellkamp
Auto Workers
William Brenner
Brewery
Lora Nace
Walter Schellenberg
James McLendon
John Dehner
Talmadge Zipperer
James Rogers
Arthur Hartmann
Ray Tucker
Elmer Kaufman
Philip Parr
George Grigsby
Wilfred Porter
Rollin Silver
Max Seii
John Sink
Louis Case
Ray Sowder
Ernie Lochnane
Nate Jordan
Hugo Klug
James Wigbell
Philip Murray
James Carey
Maurice Tobin
Labor
Hall of Mirrors
Netherland Plaza
Earl T. Wagner
Morse Johnson
Joe Lepate
Byron Taggert
Truman Seeks Welfare of the Average Man at CIO Meet
President Truman told CIO delegates in Portland that the government’s first concern is the welfare of the average man. He called this principle the basis of his program, claiming the people endorsed it on election day.
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Portland, Ore
Pres. Truman
CIO
U.S
City Council Debates Low-Cost Housing at Meeting
Everett Speaks Rollin Everett city councilman and The SUN editor reports council activity on low-cost and public housing. Walter Grainger chairs the meeting in William Black’s absence, who attends the CIO convention in Oregon.
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William Black
CIO
Oregon
Walter Grainger
CIO Convention Calls for Mass Organizing Drive
The speech urged close cooperation with allied groups for common goals while warning against communist propaganda in unions. It urged mobilizing the unorganized and backing the CIO legislative program, with Sec. Treas. Carey and nine vice-presidents reelected.
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CIO pushes wage rise and inflation fight at Portland meet
At the CIO convention in Portland Oregon delegates unanimously adopt a wage policy urging a new round of wage increases next year claiming a 20 percent rise could occur without price increases. Emil Mazey UAW secretary treasurer argues wages can rise while maintaining reasonable profits. The group also backs inflation rollback measures and tighter financial controls for the coming year.
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Ore
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Federal Reserve Board
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Emil Mazey
United Automobile Workers
Truman Family Receives Anti Taft Hartley Gifts
Ray Tucker of Hamilton County CIO PAC sent a repeal Taft Hartley tie to Harry Truman along with scarfs for Mrs Truman and Margaret. In a note Tucker praised the election and urged repeal of Taft Hartley, reinstatement of the Wagner Act, and invited local workers to request similar gifts.
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Margaret
Greater Cincinnati Industrial Union Council
Tucker
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Bob Taft
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