Box 18
Container
Contains 55 Collections and/or Records:
Letter: a constituent urging Congressman Jones to support bill H.R. 2143, which would benefit individuals who were employed by state governments in federal programs. The staff assistant responds that the bill is pending in the Post Office and Civil Service Committee and assures the constituent that the Congressman will be made aware of the letter upon his return to Washington., 1975-03-24 - 1975-04-01
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0011
Overview
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: James R. Jones, thanking Mr. Frank W. Morris for his communication regarding union organization for public employees, 1975-02-07 - 1975-04-07
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0012
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Catherine A. Freeman to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for bill H.R. 3942, which would provide compensation for rural letter carriers. Freeman argues that the current pay system for rural letter carriers is inadequate and that allowing them more flexibility in their schedules would improve the service they provide to rural America. Congressman Jones responds, thanking Freeman for her letter and stating that he will consider her views if further legislative action is taken on the bill., 1975-04-28
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0013
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. James L. Smith regarding his support for H.R. 2602, a bill to allow 100% crediting for National Guard technician service in Civil Service retirement. The Committee is not taking action on the bill due to the President's moratorium on new spending. Congressman Jones thanks Mr. Smith for his support and mentions working towards national economic recovery to create a more favorable climate for such reforms., 1975-04-21 - 1975-04-29
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0014
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, to Nate Franke regarding legislation amending P. L. 90-486, which concerns National Guard technicians becoming Federal employees. The letter expresses support for the remedy sought by the technicians and provides information about the key features and provisions of the legislation. It also discusses issues related to social security, state retirement, and federal reserve retirement pay for technicians., 1975-05-05
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0015
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Inquiry Regarding Postal Workers Union Bill, 1975-05-05
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0016
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Congressman James R. Jones to Roy Nuttall, thanking him for his support of H.R. 3942, a bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act for rural letter carriers. Jones acknowledges the importance of Nuttall's input and states that the bill is pending in the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Nuttall had previously communicated with Jones urging his support for the bill, emphasizing that rural mail carriers are paid based on their workloads, not time spent on the job., 1975-05-07
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0017
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: discusses the high salaries of postal employees, the deteriorating postal service, and the efforts to make the Postal Service break even financially by 1984. It also mentions the impact of increased postage rates, fuel costs, and cost-of-living adjustments on the Postal Service budget. The House Post Office Committee is working on legislation to address these issues, and feedback from constituents is appreciated., 1975-05-07
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0018
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: Don R. Hood expressing disapproval of President Ford's proposal for a 5% wage freeze for postal employees. Hood believes that only workers in the private sector will seek and obtain wages to catch up with inflation. He requests that the American Postal Workers Union be given the opportunity to negotiate their temporary cost of living allowance into their base pay and receive an increase comparable to the private sector. Congressman James R. Jones acknowledges Hood's concerns and states that his remarks will be kept in mind as legislation on federal pay increases and the rights of postal employees is considered in Congress., 1975-05-03 - 1975-05-19
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0019
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: s from Duncan Nuckols, Center Manager of United Parcel Service, expressing concerns about H.R. 2445 which provides a 20% subsidy to the U.S. Postal Service. Nuckols believes this subsidy would give the Postal Service an unfair advantage in the parcel service industry. Congressman Jones informed Chairman James M. Hanley of the Postal Service Subcommittee about these concerns and promised to advocate on behalf of UPS., 1975-04-15 - 1975-05-19
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0020
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)