The Debate on Anti-Strike Legislation: A Letter Exchange
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_61_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- The Debate on Anti-Strike Legislation: A Letter Exchange
- Date Created:
- 1946-01-18
- EDTF:
- 1946-01-18
- 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 Miss Mary Louise Roberts expresses her desire for strong anti-strike legislation, believing that ending the 40-hour work week will end strikes. Congressman George B. Schwabe responds by stating that he believes organized labor has a place in society, but criticizes labor leaders for promoting their own interests over the rights of their members. He expresses support for the right to strike without violence, but condemns disruptive picketing and strikes that prevent owners from entering their businesses. Schwabe also criticizes President Truman for blaming Congress for not passing legislation, and explains his absence from the opening of Congress. He thanks Roberts for her letter and states his appreciation for constituent feedback.
- 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
