Correspondence Between Congressman George B. Schwabe and Standard Paving Company Regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act, 1945, 1945-05-24
Scope and Contents
The document is a correspondence between Standard Paving Company and Congressman George Schwabe regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act, H.R. 2232. The company expresses their disapproval of the bill, stating that employers should have the right to choose their employees based on merit and not be regulated by a government bureau. They believe that the American business community is capable of fair employment practices without government interference. They also argue that the bill could lead to labor riots, violence, and racial hatred. They urge Congressman Schwabe to vote against the bill.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-05-24
Creator
Language of Materials
English
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Full Extent
3 Pages
Abstract
79th (1945-1947)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository