Inside Story: 81st Congress Gains and Shortfalls
The 81st Congress closes with wage gains from 40c to 75c and a housing act plus extended rent controls. It backs Social Security expansion, ECA funding, and Atlantic Pact support while failing to pass civil rights measures and Taft Hartley reforms.
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Clothing Workers Payout Totals Near 50000 in 9 Months
Cincinnati Joint Board of Amalgamated Clothing Workers reports 9 month welfare payments totaling 48494.38 to members for disability hospitalization and maternity needs. Retirement and death benefits not included. Firms in Cincinnati market slow in payments. officials expect prompt settlement. Correction notes larger turnout at ACWA anniversary dinner. 400 attendees. President Potofsky pledges support to United Steelworkers in ongoing strike.
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Labor unity urged as benefits loom in clothing sector
CIO Labor leaders pledge solidarity in a show of unity amid slow work in the clothing and miscellaneous industries. Hartmann urges sharing information on Massachusetts ballot issues as voters face a November election on the regular ballot.
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District 25 CIO Conference Condemns Left Wing Unions
Delegates at the seventh annual United Steelworkers of America District 25 conference in Cincinnati condemn left wing unions for omissions and actions. They call for expulsion of communist dominated groups, urge CIO policy support, and back PAC activity. The meeting notes fund contributions and education programs while praising striker morale and leadership under Philip Murray.
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Final Charter Rally for Charter candidates planned at Linton Hotel
A final rally for workers active for Charter candidates will be held at 6 15 p m Sunday November 6 in the Linton Hotel ballroom. Attendees will receive election day duties and final get out the vote plans. CIO members aiding Rol Lincoln H Everett and other Charter candidates urged to attend.
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