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Wage increases demanded as CIO cites higher living costs
The CIO calls for substantial wage hikes arguing real wages fell 15 cents since January 1945 after prices rose sharply. Murray of the United Steel Workers confirms talks with U S Steel begin April 30. Other unions prepare for spring bargaining with General Motors, Chrysler, GE, and Westinghouse seeking higher pay. The CIO study notes retail prices up 42 percent for food, 22 percent for clothing, and 64 percent for rent since OPA ended.
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U. S. Steel Corporation
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Ralph Delstein
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United Electrical Workers
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General Motors
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