Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act: A Letter from McAlester Fuel Company, 1945-05-30

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_8_0008

Scope and Contents

The author of the letter is expressing opposition to a proposed "Fair Employment Practice Act" that would make it unlawful for employers to discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry. They believe federal legislation cannot eliminate these types of discrimination and that such a law would create confusion and harm. The author also criticizes existing labor laws, arguing that they are causing harm to industrial prosperity and the welfare of labor. They urge the Oklahoma delegation to discourage additional radical legislation until the country can operate on private funds and industry can demonstrate its ability to function independently.

Dates

Broadcast: 1945-05-30

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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