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Federal Employee Pay Raise Advocacy: A Letter to Rep. George B. Schwabe, 1951-05-23

 Item — Box: 27, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_17_0012
The letter is from a federal employee requesting a 15% pay increase due to the rising cost of living and difficulties in affording a home and other expenses. The employee also expresses concern about potential cuts to annual and sick leave, as well as an extension of the work week to 48 hours without extra pay. The employee urges the congressman to support legislation that would benefit federal workers.

Dates

  • 1951-05-23

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

3 Pages