The Threat of Labor Strikes: A Call to Action, 1946-05-09 - 1946-05-09

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 60

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_60_0002

Scope and Contents

The first letter is from George B. Schwabe to Daniel M. Byrne, agreeing with Byrne's complaints about the leniency shown to labor unions and John L. Lewis by the Administration. Schwabe believes that the strikes are damaging the economy and threatening the government, and calls for stronger action to prevent further strikes. The second letter is from Byrne to Schwabe, asking for action to be taken against John L. Lewis and his strikes, suggesting that labor unions should be regulated similar to big companies under trust laws. Byrne urges immediate action to prevent further damage to the United States.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-09 - 1946-05-09

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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