The Shop Steward on Social Security Act Provisions
The article explains the Social Security Act creating a national insurance system funded by workers and employers with monthly old age or survivor benefits, unemployment dependence on state financing, and disability rules. It advises consulting the Social Security office at 65 or upon death or disability to understand eligibility and payments. It notes changes effective January 1, 1955 for disabled individuals to protect rights at 65 or death by applying to Social Security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Social Security
Social Security Administration
National Fund
Social Security Office
Failure of Jobless Pay Measure Hurts Ohio Workers
A Local 674 UAW-CIO column laments the failure of an unemployment compensation bill in Ohio. It urges participation in elections, announces a blood donation request for Inez Sharp, and notes sick workers and a planned party at a new Cincinnati area building. It highlights disability and old age benefits improvements fought for by CIO and liberal groups.
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Fellows
General Hospital
Jewish Hospital
General
Inez Sharp
Eugene Shephard
Gene
Williamsburg
Ohio
Cincinnati
Leo O'Leary
Key to a Strong Union for sick and disabled workers
The text argues for expanded social security and universal unemployment insurance. It notes few states offer cash sickness benefits and many rely on relatives or aid until age 65 for disabled workers. It urges unions to obtain clear state law explanations via employment security offices and CIO councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Congress
CIO push for higher unemployment benefits and federal standard
Employed workers receive between 20 and 33 dollars per week depending on state. Some states offer small dependent bonuses. Benefits duration is short. CIO seeks stronger state laws and a federal law setting minimum standards as outlined in Pamphlet 257 Improving Unemployment Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Congress
New Healing Substance Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
Special from New York reports a new healing substance that reduces hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgical intervention. Case after case shows gentle pain relief and actual shrinkage, with patients noting substantial improvement.
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New York, N. Y
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Arnie Roberts
Uaw-Cio
Local 674
Sam
Kathman
Goodyear
West Fifth St
Dr. Scholls
Fanger & Rampe, Inc
Pearl & Broadway
G. Koehl, Inc
Vine St
U.S. Pat
United States
Seagram
Cros
America
7 Crown
Seagram Distillers Company
New York City
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