Waterbury adopts resolution to raise minimum wage
Waterbury Connecticut boards urge Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to 1.25 an hour. Senator Ives supports raising from 75 to 1.25, while Senator Lehman backs the 1.25 bill with broader coverage. Legislative aides report growing support in Congress and field activity aiming at victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen of
Waterbury, Conn
Congress
Herbert Lehman
N.Y
CIO
Robert Oliver
Lehman
Farm Bill Delayed as House Leaders Postpone Showdown
House farm bloc leaders decide to delay a vote on restoring farm price supports to 90 percent of parity. The bill now may be debated next month. CIO backs the 90 percent proposal with Rep. Harold Cooley releasing a report and mailing CIO President Reuther’s testimony to over 50,000 farm leaders nationwide.
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House
CIO
Harold Cooley
N.C
House Agriculture Committee
Reuther
CIO i Legislative Department
President Wills Before Opposition to His Trade Bill
President Eisenhower signals willingness to relax his trade bill in the Senate after a House backed three year extension. White House hints at a two year program and possible retreats on provisions. Senate opponents mount a firm challenge with extended debate likely as the Finance Committee reviews the CIO backed measure.
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Wills
House of Representatives
Eisenhower
Senate
White House
House
Senate Finance Committee
Tax Cut Fight Brings Praise From CIO Affiliates
A memorandum to CIO affiliates expresses appreciation for their work on the $20 tax credit drive. Despite both chambers approving a conference report to eliminate the cut, Oliver credits CIO unions and councils for splenial cooperation and notes the campaign’s efforts as a substantial investment toward future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates
Robert Oliver
House
Senate
CIO
Splenaia
Change in Job Security Opposed by CIO Leader
CIO Legislative Director Robert Oliver urged the House Labor Committee to hold public hearings before acting on H.R. 4018 to abolish tri partite advisory committees for unemployment insurance and USES programs. He warned that allowing councils to be optional and excluding public members would undermine current employment security governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Robert Oliver
House Labor Committee
Graham Barden
N.C
Oliver
Secretary of Labor
Congress
CIO Opposes Wetback Law in Farm Labor Hearing
The CIO testified against a permanent extension of the Mexican farm labor program before the Poage subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee. CIO representative Nicholas Dragon and A. T. Stevens of CIO Packinghouse Workers joined Milton Plumb of the CIO Legislative Department in the appearance.
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CIO
House Committee On Agriculture
Nicholas Dragon
A. T. Stevens
E Cio
Milton Plumb
CIO Legislative Department
Military Pay Raise Measure Is Passed
Congress completes action on a bill to award members of the Armed Forces 745 million dollars in pay. The measure advances new funding for service members and includes provisions affecting active duty and reserve personnel.
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Congress
Minimum Wage Fight Urges 1955 Increases to 1.25
A pamphlet advocates raising the federal minimum wage from 75 cents to 1.25 an hour, arguing 1949 levels are obsolete. It notes cost of living rises, automation, and unemployment losses, urging letters to Ohio and Kentucky lawmakers to support S 662.
Rubber Plant Sale Okayed by House Amid Monopoly Fears
The House rejected a resolution by Rep. Wright Patman to block government sale of 24 war built synthetic rubber plants for 285.465 million dollars. Opponents warned sales would strengthen four firms controlling 80 percent of tires, while Senate action also failed 56 to 31 with narrow GOP and Democrat support for Morse proposal.
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House
Wright Patman
D., Tex
Patman
Congress
Senate
Wayne Morse
Ore
Morse
Senate approves 10 percent federal worker pay raise
The Senate sent to the House two bills raising pay for federal classified and postal workers by about 10 percent on average. President Eisenhower warned of vetoes above roughly 7.6 percent while CIO President Walter Reuther backed the 10 percent rise for all federal workers.
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Senate
House
Eisenhower
CIO
Walter P. Reuther
CIO Asks Support of SINFED Money
A Field Action Request was mailed by CIO asking members to write their Representatives and Senators to vote for the ap-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Funds Proposal Aims to Back UN Economic Development Fund
A proposed appropriation would support the Special United Nations Fund for Economic Development providing capital for urgent development projects in underdeveloped countries. The plan seeks to mobilize resources for economic growth and poverty reduction through targeted investments.
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United Nations Fund For Economic Development
Monopoly Fines Raise Passed by House
The House approved a bill to raise Sherman Act violations fines from five thousand to fifty thousand dollars. Rep. Celler of New York introduced the measure, arguing the 1896 fine is out of date. A similar bill passed last year but died in the Senate.
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House
Senate
Rep. Celler
N.Y
Housing Curb Fails On Parliamentary Technicality
The House Appropriations Committee proposal to curb housing was struck on the House floor by Rep. Sidney Yates. A legislative rider on the Independent Offices Appropriations bill required congressional approval of housing loans and contracts, risking anti public housing efforts, but Yates blocked it on a point of order after Rules Committee denied a special rule 6 to 4.
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House Appropriations Committee
Sidney Yates
Independent Offices
Cuse
House
Rules Committee
Yates
Welfare Fund Probe Welcomed by CIO Leader
Jack Barbash addressed a Senate Labor subcommittee presenting CIO views on welfare and pension funds. He welcomed every legitimate investigation and urged review of excessive charges and legal roadblocks hindering union experimentation with voluntary medical care programs.
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Jack Barbash
CIO
Senate Labor
Barbash
Controller General Opposes Highway Financing Plan
President Eisenhower's Controller General Joseph Campbell, confirmed last month, criticized the proposed highway program funding. He called bond financing objectionable and urged Congress to use direct appropriations instead to meet construction needs.
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Eisenhower
Joseph Campbell
Senate
Campbell
Congress
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