Box 18
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Contains 55 Collections and/or Records:
Letter: to Congressman James R. Jones expressing disapproval of President Ford's proposal for a 5% wage freeze for postal employees. Young requested the opportunity for the American Postal Workers Union to negotiate their cost-of-living allowance into their base pay and requested support for legislation HR 55, HR 56, and HR 3000. Congressman Jones responded, thanking Young for his input and assuring him that the issue of cost-of-living allowance is being considered in contract negotiations and in legislation. Jones also expressed appreciation for Young's interest in postal service issues., 1975-05-20
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0021
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from James R. Jones to Mr. John J. Estep discusses the status of H.R. 2455 and assures that provisions of concern to Mr. Estep are already in the bill. It mentions that amendments for the private express statute will likely be taken up separately. The second part of the text provides a legislative history of parcel post cost recovery, detailing how the system was established and the issues surrounding cost recovery. It also discusses the recommendations of the Kappel Commission for restructuring the Postal Service., 1975-06-02
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0022
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
The Battle Over Union Representation for Government Employees: A Legislative Analysis, 1974-11-11 - 1975-06-10
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0023
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: is a response to Mr. Robert C. Stephens' concerns about the U.S. Postal Service and the suggestion to close small post offices to save money. Congressman James R. Jones acknowledges the problems in the Postal Service and states that legislation is being worked on to address these issues. Mr. Stephens suggests closing some small post offices and eliminating Saturday deliveries to save money and improve efficiency., 1975-06-18
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0024
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: and informed him of two bills, H.R. 2044 and H.R. 3552, currently pending in committee. Jones assured Gantz that he would consider his views when voting on the issues. Gantz requested up-to-date information on the legislation from Jones' office., 1975-06-19
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0025
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Mr. Vandiver expresses concerns about the lack of merit principles being followed in federal job promotions, particularly in regards to well-qualified individuals being overlooked in favor of uneducated or minority individuals. He believes that Congress should study and address this issue to ensure that highly qualified individuals are not discriminated against in government employment. He requests that his comments be shared with the Subcommittee on Manpower and Civil Service., 1975-06-23
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0026
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for H.R. 57, a bill to establish an arbitration board between postal supervisors and the Postal Service. Banks believes that consultation rights should be ensured for postal supervisors and hopes for passage of the legislation. Congressman Jones appreciates Banks' views and agrees that moves should be made to ensure consultation rights for postal supervisors., 1975-06-17 - 1975-06-24
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0027
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, to J.B. Ray regarding legislation for greater retirement opportunities for certain employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Jones informs Ray of the bills introduced in the House of Representatives and promises to work towards prompt and favorable passage of the legislation. Jones also mentions that hearings on the legislation will begin after the August Congressional recess., 1975-07-02
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0028
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: to Congressman James R. Jones urging him to support Bill H.R. 5665, which would establish an arbitration board to settle disputes between the Postal Service and supervisory organizations. Congressman Jones thanked Mrs. Wilson for her letter and assured her that he would keep her concerns in mind when the legislation comes before the House., 1975-07-02 - 1975-07-08
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0029
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: to Congressman James R. Jones expressing support for H.R. 5023, a bill for collective bargaining representation for postal employees. Congressman Jones thanked Hawkins for his support and informed him that the bill is pending in a subcommittee with no scheduled action at the time. Congressman Jones also mentioned that he values Hawkins' views on the legislation. Hawkins urged Congressman Jones to support the bill during hearings tentatively set for early September., 1975-07-02 - 1975-07-15
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0030
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)