The Fight for Labor Rights: Helen Gahagan Douglas' Speech on the Repeal of the Taft-Hartley Act, 1949-04-27

Item — Box: 171, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0024

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Helen Gahagan Douglas argues for the repeal of the Taft-Hartley Act, stating that it restricts labor unions and undermines collective bargaining. She emphasizes the importance of labor unions for protecting workers and democracy, and criticizes the economic power of big corporations. Douglas urges Congress to focus on the basic question of whether it is fair to suppress labor unions while allowing big business to dominate the economy. She calls for a realistic approach to economic issues and highlights the role of labor unions in improving working conditions and maintaining full employment.