The document from Mr. Murphy to Congressman Schwabe expresses concern about the power and influence of labor unions, stating that they have been catered to by politicians to the detriment of honest laborers, non-union labor, and the public. Murphy criticizes the New Deal Administration for appeasing labor unions and calls for legislation to curb their power and prioritize the interests of the public. He states his intention to actively oppose any member of Congress seeking re-election who continues to prioritize union interests over the public good.

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Concerns about Labor Unions: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_5_61_0005
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Concerns about Labor Unions: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
Date Created:
1946-06-04
EDTF:
1946-06-04
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
The document from Mr. Murphy to Congressman Schwabe expresses concern about the power and influence of labor unions, stating that they have been catered to by politicians to the detriment of honest laborers, non-union labor, and the public. Murphy criticizes the New Deal Administration for appeasing labor unions and calls for legislation to curb their power and prioritize the interests of the public. He states his intention to actively oppose any member of Congress seeking re-election who continues to prioritize union interests over the public good.
Topic:
Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 61, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages