The document from Eugene Whittington expresses concern over labor organizations demanding funds from their members and the lack of support for a 45-hour work week. Whittington questions why Congress is not addressing these issues and urges action to prevent negative consequences of unrestrained labor operations. In response, George B. Schwabe acknowledges the problems and suggests writing to Congress to demand a return to the American system of free enterprise.

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Labor Exactions and the New Deal: A Call to Action

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_5_78_0008
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Labor Exactions and the New Deal: A Call to Action
Date Created:
1945-11-03
EDTF:
1945-11-03
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 Eugene Whittington expresses concern over labor organizations demanding funds from their members and the lack of support for a 45-hour work week. Whittington questions why Congress is not addressing these issues and urges action to prevent negative consequences of unrestrained labor operations. In response, George B. Schwabe acknowledges the problems and suggests writing to Congress to demand a return to the American system of free enterprise.
Policy Area:
Labor and Employment
Topic:
Labor and Employment
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 78, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages
Publisher:
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