Sam Becker's Century of Union, Sport, and Business Pride
Cincinnati businessman Sam Becker founder of Becker Clothing Co marks 50 years in business. A lifelong union supporter and boxing promoter, Becker cites fair wages and worker relations as key to growth. He lists boxing prominence, civic generosity, and a White House connection with Pearl Becker as notable life chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Becker
Becker Clothing Co
CIO Sun
Cincinnati
Becker
Seventh & Sycamore Streets
High Point
N. C
Columbus
U.S.A
Ohio
Battling Nelson
Joe Gans
Goldfield
Nev
Fdr
Mr. Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Mr. Becker
Jimmy Roosevelt
Alben W. Barkley
Jack Dempsey
Ezzard Charles
A. B. Chandler
Joe Louis
Jimmy Walker
Benny Leonard
Benny
Maxim Lesnevich
Pearl Becker
White House
AMA Study Reprint on AMA Power and Policy
CIO reprints a May 1954 Yale Law Journal study examining how powerful the American Medical Association is and how it influences doctors and government. The 84 page analysis is available from the CIO Department of Education and Research for $1.00 a copy, or 85 cents each for ten or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
AMA
Association
Yale Law Journal
CIO Department of Education and Research
White collar wages lag factory pay as unions grow
Local 4351 notes 1952 figures show factory workers earning 2.61 dollars more per week than white collar workers. A 1929 study found office workers earned 7.64 dollars more than factory staff, but the trend favors unionized mills. Harvard economist Sumner Slichter criticizes early Ike policies and urges higher wages for workers and stronger organization. The Bell System is urged to heed the warning for industry prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Week
Voice of Industry
Harvard
Sumner Slichter
Slichter
Ike
Bell System
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dempsey
Kathman’s
Goodyear Shoe Repair
West Fifth St
Fanger & Rampe, Inc
Pearl & Broadway
Cooper's
Mill Street
The
Oakley Building and Loan Co
Madison
Heart Association
G. Koehl, Inc
E. Vine St
CIO
Cwa-Cio
al Silber
Rea Rro
Them
Alana
America
Clife Thomas
Auto Workers Local
Woodburn Ave
C. Taylor and Walnut
Bellevue