The Impact of Labor Legislation: A Call for Change, 1946-06-14

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 67

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_67_0002

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The text is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from a young boy expressing his thoughts on coal strikes and other issues. Schwabe discusses the impact of labor strikes, the power of labor union bosses, and the need for legislation to address these issues. He criticizes the Wagner Act and New Deal policies for favoring labor bosses and racketeers, leading to increased work stoppages and lost production. Schwabe calls for a reevaluation of labor laws to protect the interests of the public and promote industrial peace.

Dates

1946-06-14

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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