Keep Eye On Legislators Methard Urges All In CLC
Jack Methard, Hamilton County political action committee director, urged CIO delegates at the Cincinnati Industrial Union Council meeting to stay informed on Congress and state legislatures. He proposed a CIO Council committee to meet with lawmakers and push the CIO program, urging ward-based PAC organization and full member cooperation for victory at the polls.
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Methard
CLC
Jack Methard
Hamilton County
CIO
Congress
CIO Council
PAC
John A. Luke
Adult Education Council
Labor issues and reforms highlighted in Ohio assembly
The Ohio Legislature tackles labor topics as Gov Lausche outlines a tough year. Proposals include higher unemployment and workmen's compensation benefits, a review of disability insurance, FEPC enforcement, and a debated oleo bill. Local CIO figures push planning, Red Cross drive, and public works for parks and housing.
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Lausche
FEPC
Labor congress weighs TaftHartley repeal amid new proposals
The Senate Labor committee plans day and night hearings to finish by Feb 10 as the Administration pushes a one package repeal of Taft Hartley. Highlights include a 30 day cooling off period in national emergency strikes without injunctions and limits on secondary boycotts while keeping union shops in place. The plan also restores the Labor Department conciliations service and scales back the general counsel of the NLRB.
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Robert A. Taft
Tobin
Elbert Thomas
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
Federated Pictures
City Council approves funds for low rent housing and streets
Cincinnati action pledges 500000 for sewers sidewalks and streets to back new low rent housing aiming for rents under 50 dollars monthly. Rent violations found in survey prompt calls for enforcement and broader coverage. Streetcar crisis appears settled with a 2 million loan to buy trolley and buses.
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Housing City Council
Rollin Everett
Shillito’s Offers Health Plan Amid ACW Drive
Union organizers celebrate after Shillito’s announces a company paid hospitalization and surgical benefit plan in Cincinnati. ACW officials say the move confirms their strength and plans to push for broader medical insurance across department stores and better wages and working conditions. Arthur Hartmann, associate manager, notes the plan aligns with contracts in other Cincinnati locals and signals long term goals for store workers.
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Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Cincinnati
Shillito’s
ACW
Shillito
Factories Fail Labor Standards Tests in Oct 1948 Tokyo
Japan Labor Ministry reports 82 percent of 27 236 facilities inspected in October 1948 failed to meet labor standards. Violations exceed 61 758. With 925 998 workers surveyed, 640 460 Japanese workers struck in November 1948.
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Tokyo
Japanese Labor Ministry
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