To Regulate Labor Organizations: Hearings Before a Subcommittee...on H.R. 804...and H.R. 1483...May 11-25, 19431943 - 146 pages |
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... efforts to amend them came largely from unfair employers and others whose chief purpose was to break down labor unions . So long as I thought that , I refused to budge one inch in my refusal to help change existing labor laws . But some ...
... efforts to amend them came largely from unfair employers and others whose chief purpose was to break down labor unions . So long as I thought that , I refused to budge one inch in my refusal to help change existing labor laws . But some ...
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... effort -- we do not know just how it will affect the situation -- so I do concur with you , Congressman . It is not the time now ; and if after the war is over we find these things are such as they were before , I do not think you will ...
... effort -- we do not know just how it will affect the situation -- so I do concur with you , Congressman . It is not the time now ; and if after the war is over we find these things are such as they were before , I do not think you will ...
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... effort of the individual workingman , or of labor organizations , to secure increased wages or improved working conditions shall be referred to as " a racket , " that those making such efforts shall be referred to as " racketeers ...
... effort of the individual workingman , or of labor organizations , to secure increased wages or improved working conditions shall be referred to as " a racket , " that those making such efforts shall be referred to as " racketeers ...
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... efforts which might have been used to greater advantage and the time of the courts , also paid for by the tax- payers , in endeavors to show that their ideas or judgment were superior to the ideas or judgment of their opposing counsel ...
... efforts which might have been used to greater advantage and the time of the courts , also paid for by the tax- payers , in endeavors to show that their ideas or judgment were superior to the ideas or judgment of their opposing counsel ...
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... efforts made by working organizations as " racketeering " and have such " closed - shop " arrangements for their own protection ? A fraternal organization has used the motto : " There is so much . good in the worst of us , and there is ...
... efforts made by working organizations as " racketeering " and have such " closed - shop " arrangements for their own protection ? A fraternal organization has used the motto : " There is so much . good in the worst of us , and there is ...
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Page 13 - International Association of Machinists. International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers of America. International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Drop Forgers and Helpers. Sheet Metal Workers' International Association. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America. International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers. Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees.
Page 35 - Conference Committees and certain of their employees represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, the Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and the Switchmen's Union of North America.
Page 45 - employer" includes any person acting in the interest of an employer, directly or indirectly, but shall not include the United States, or any State or political subdivision thereof, or any person subject to the Railway Labor Act, as amended from time to time, or any labor organization (other than when acting as an employer), or anyone acting in the capacity of officer or agent of such labor organization. 3. The term "employee...
Page 55 - expenditure" includes a payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or gift of money or anything of value, and includes a contract, promise, or agreement, whether or not legally enforceable, to make an expenditure. (c) The term "person" includes an individual, partnership, committee, association, corporation, and any other organization or group of persons.
Page 13 - Switchmen's Union of North America. Order of Railroad Telegraphers. American Train Dispatchers
Page 142 - While there is no such thing as absolute freedom of contract and it is subject to a variety of restraints, they must not be arbitrary or unreasonable. Freedom is the general rule, and restraint the exception.
Page 45 - person" includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, or receivers. (2) The term "employer" includes any person acting in the interest of an employer, directly or indirectly, but shall not include the United States, or any State or political subdivision thereof, or any person subject to the Railway...
Page 56 - A penalty of a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or both, is provided for violation of the aforementioned provisions.
Page 55 - This subsection shall not apply to contributions made to or by a State or local committee or other State or local organization or to similar committees or organizations in the District of Columbia or in any Territory or Possession of the United States.
Page 55 - Limitations on political contributions and purchases "(a) Whoever, directly or indirectly, makes contributions in an aggregate amount in excess of $5,000 during any calendar year, or in connection with any campaign for nomination or election, to or on behalf of any candidate for an elective Federal office...