Reuther Attacks Security Drives at CIO Convention
Walter Reuther condemned the Eisenhower Administration and Congress for undermining civil liberties with government employee and defense plant security programs. He charged baseless accusations, questioned the 7000 security-risk figure, and urged protection of workers while supporting reasonable defense safeguards. He criticized unemployment policy and blamed the Administration for a do nothing approach.
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National Cio Convention
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Reuther's Report Hails Unity Progress in Labor
Walter Reuther’s CIO Convention address lauds ratification of the no raid pact with AFL and says unity will boost growth and efficiency. He emphasizes a shared desire for constructive cooperation to unite American labor and advance organizing, legislation, and public relations across the CIO and AFL.
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CIO
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America
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Failure to Act Is Condemned at CIO Convention
Walter Reuther denounces Administration economic forecasts and calls for action to end stagnation. He credits union strength and past social legislation with staving off a deep downturn and warns that underuse of resources harms the nation and the free world.
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Roosevelt
Truman
CIO leader outlines 1954 election impact and policy aims
Walter Reuther addresses CIO convention calling elections a chance for stronger legislative service. He notes liberal gains but uphill battles from conservative Democrats and Republicans. He cites social security support, opposes the 1954 Housing Act, urges nationwide electrification, reports nearly $1 million in grants, and highlights higher on the job accidents than Korean War casualties.
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Walter Reuther
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Philip Murray Memorial Foundation
Korea
Walter Reuther Outlines 11 Point Economic Program
At the CIO convention Walter Reuther lays out an 11 point plan to strengthen mass consumption. It calls for stronger collective bargaining, higher wages, tax reforms to boost buying power, and two million housing units annually. It also urges expanded social security a national health program and higher federal minimum wage to 1.25 dollars.
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Walter Reuther
CIO
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