UAW Defends Portal Pay Claims In AutoIndustry
The United Auto Workers say portal to portal pay suits against automotive employers are justified. They argue under the Wage and Hour Act workers are under employer control from entry to exit and may be disciplined for acts off the job. The statement was issued by UAW CIO leaders including Walter Reuther and George Addes.
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Walter P. Reuther
George F. Addes
Richard T. Leonard
R. J. Thomas
Uaw-Cio
Supreme Court
Americans for Democratic Action Forms to Expand New Deal
A liberal and labor coalition from AFL-CIO circles forms Americans for Democratic Action to broaden the social and economic program of the New Deal. The group vows no alliances with totalitarian forces and supports democratic movements rooted in the four freedoms. Prominent attendees include Mrs. Roosevelt and AFL CIO leaders.
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AFL
CIO
Americans For Democratic Action
Reform Of Police Methods Is Demanded In Cincinnati
The reform movement grows as church groups join labor and minority protests over police relations. The Fraternal Order of Police called for meetings between leaders and citizens after the Nathan Wright case sparked tensions. City officials noted conflicting evidence but urged new police administration and in service training for officers.
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Organization of Policemen
Robert McIntosh
Nathan Wright
Wright
West End
St. Barnabas Church
Jesse D. Locker
Kellogg
Rollin H. Everett
Everett
Law Committee
Council of Churches
NAACP
Hobson
McIntosh
FOP
Hamilton
Vigil Against Trusts Half Hearted Findings
A CIO News Service summary reports that enforcement of the Sherman Act has been weak, with only 200 of the largest nonfinancial companies controlling over half of assets. It calls for a uniform anti trust policy and centralized enforcement to curb monopoly power and its depression risks.
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U. S
Republicans seize City Council majority as Toms replaces Wilson
The GOP elected Homer Toms to replace Councilman Russell Wilson, shifting control from 5-4 to 6-3. Charles Taft, the Charterite candidate, lost while Arthur Thexton accused the GOP of overreaching. Everett urged a full restaurant inspection report after a report on understaffing raised health concerns.
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Homer Toms
Russell Wilson
Charterite
Charles P. Taft
Arthur Thexton
Charter Campaign
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Wilson
Everett
Post
Truman Proposes Labor Legislation in State of Union
President Truman urged early enactment of laws to curb unjustifiable labor practices such as jurisdictional strikes and secondary boycotts. He proposed a temporary joint commission to study nationwide strikes in vital industries and backed binding arbitration for unsettled contract disputes. The labor plan drew applause while he warned of possible price increases under wartime controls.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
David Dubinsky
Intl Ladies Garment Workers
Samuel Wolchok
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Harvey Brown
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