Back to 1939 Theory Attacked by CIO Outlook
The CIO Economic Outlook argues that big business propaganda seeks to roll back real earnings gains since 1945 and restore diets of cornbread and peas, urging that after improving living standards people should not turn back the clock. It cites the National Association of Manufacturers and the Chamber of Commerce supporting the drive, while the CIO opposes it.
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CIO
CIO Department of Education & Research
National Association of Manufacturers
Chamber of Commerce
Real Wages Down 16 As CIO Warns On Postwar Earnings
The CIO notes real earnings are about 16 percent below 1944 45 levels after two wage rounds. It questions returning to 1939 income, warning that such a step implies a prewar low in production and jobs. The Outlook says unions aim to preserve purchasing power and living standards despite the drop, amid reliance on European Recovery and preparedness programs.
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CIO
U. S
Fur and Leather Local 214 Wins Wage Increase
Local 214 Fur and Leather Workers signed a one year contract with American Oak Leather Co raising wages by 8 percent and adding five paid holidays. The lowest hourly wage rises to 1.06 dollars, six paid holidays include Christmas bonus provisions of 45 dollars after a year and 22 dollars after six months, plus two weeks paid vacation. Effective July 1 the agreement was ratified June 19 at Lincoln Community Center benefiting over 500 workers.
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Local 214
Fur and Leather
American Oak Leather Co
George Grigsby
Lincoln Community Center
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