Labor Union Regulation: A Call for Legislation, 1946-02-26 - 1946-02-26

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 71

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_71_0017

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to J. L. Shakely, President of Jones & Laughlin Supply Company, discussing the labor situation and the need for legislation to regulate labor unions. Schwabe expresses concern about the power of labor unions and suggests measures such as making closed shop agreements illegal, regulating political contributions, requiring unions to disclose membership, and regulating picketing. He also mentions the Case Bill that recently passed in the House of Representatives, but doubts it will be signed into law. Schwabe appreciates Shakely's interest and welcomes further suggestions.

Dates

Creation: 1946-02-26 - 1946-02-26

Creator

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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