Labor Chiefs Fail To Agree On Unity
CIO president Philip Murray and AFL leader William Green clash over postwar labor unity. Murray urges a broad, action oriented program for all workers while Green insists on organic unification within the AFL framework, warning that two national labor groups cannot coexist without harming workers. Murray presses for joint efforts behind the Presidents postwar jobs program.
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Washington
Philip Murray
CIO
AFL
Lator
William Green
Murray
Green
United Labor
Randolph outlines seven point race program for Negroes
At a two day Workers Defense League conference in New York A Philip Randolph of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters unveiled a seven point plan for Black progress. It calls for abolition of Jim Crow in the armed forces enforcement of the 14th and 15th amendments creation of a permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee federal education law to equalize opportunities for Negro youth a National Commission on Race to prevent postwar riots Negro representation at the peace table and freedom for Africa CIO official James B Carey criticized recent State Department appointments and urged changes.
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New York
Workers Defense League
Philip Randolph
Bro
Sleeping Car Porters
AFL
Nati
Freedom For Africa
CIO Sec
Treas
James B. Carey
State Dept
Labor conference set for London urges united front
A forthcoming world labor conference in London prompts calls to unite on the international front. Carey praises the WDL campaign for a permanent FEPC and argues that full employment could end discrimination. Cincinnati police salaries were noted as favorable compared with other cities.
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London
WDL
FEPC
Carey
DeMille Challenged by AFRA Over Union Assessment
Cecil B. DeMille, a millionaire Republican film producer, faces possible expulsion from AFRA after refusing to pay a $1 assessment voted unanimously by the Los Angeles local to fund opposition to Proposition 12. AFRA officers rebuked him, saying the levy was lawful and that he must honor union duties as a democratic citizen.
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New York
Cecil B. DeMille
American Federation of Radio Artists
AFL
DeMille
Los Angeles
Afra Exec. Sec
Emily Holt
Assoc. Exec. Sec
George Heller
California
Mr. DeMille
AFRA
Auxiliary Police Shortage Persists Amid CIO Request
Officials report a serious shortage of regular police as a CIO requests additional support. The brief notes continued discussion on auxiliary policing and manpower constraints impacting public safety operations.
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CIO
Postwar payroll savings plan praised for stability
The CIO advocates continuing the payroll savings program into the postwar era, arguing its benefits and advantages will contribute to economic stability for individuals.
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CIO
Millions view UAW film Hellbent For Election
UAW Education Director William H. Levitt announced that more than four million people saw the movie Hellbent For Election. The union will extend its motion picture program with a new film on a topic of national importance under the executive board’s direction.
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United Auto Workers (Cio
UAW
William H. Levitt
CIO Postwar Thrift Plan Gains Support in Washington
In Washington the CIO payroll savings proposal to continue after the war gains Treasury study and labor backing. CIO resolves to press for permanent payroll bond purchases to back the Sixth War Loan Drive, urging members to max out purchases and unions to invest in War Bonds.
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CIO
Washington
U. S. Treasury Department
President Will Receive Avery Defiance Case
Washington reports Sewell Avery chairman of Montgomery Ward defied the War Labor Board by refusing to follow its orders. The WLB deadline expired as papers prepare to go to President Roosevelt. Avery pushed union-security clauses amid heavy advertising while Detroit workers strike. The dispute also involves Ward employees nationwide and parallels with AFL unions and UMW against Avery headed firms.
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Washington
Sewell Avery
Montgomery Ward & Co
Roosevelt
War Labor Board
Avery
CIO
Detroit
WLB
Ward
AFL
United Mine Workers
U. S. Gypsum Co
Slum Clearance Bill Studied During City Discussion
A city panel studied a slum clearance bill that would allow issuance of revenue bonds by cities to purchase blighted areas. Federal or state aid could offset cost gaps and councils might contribute without mandatory obligations. The measure would not grant tax exemptions or affect existing authorizations. Debate noted rehousing tenants and feared housing requirements could stall redevelopment.
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