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Editorial
June 16, 1931
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Editorial supports amendments to the workmen's compensation act providing a $700,000 annual gain for labor, benefiting injured workers and their families while stimulating the economy during depression by increasing spending power.
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THE GAIN IN COMPENSATION
The $700,000 a year gain for labor, by way of amendments to the workmen's compensation act, as set forth on the front page yesterday, not only helps the workers immediately concerned, but it also helps all those who receive the money when it is spent by these workers.
That sum of money, paid out for the necessities and comforts of life, is enough to make a considerable difference in these times of depression, even to the business men among whom it is spent.
But, of course, the main benefit is to the workers who receive it to them and their families. Not only is it a blessing to them when accident unfortunately happens. but it is a comfort to them in advance of accident to know that they will be better cared for in case an accident happens. Naturally it would be far better not to have any accidents, but accidents do happen.
The $700,000 a year gain for labor, by way of amendments to the workmen's compensation act, as set forth on the front page yesterday, not only helps the workers immediately concerned, but it also helps all those who receive the money when it is spent by these workers.
That sum of money, paid out for the necessities and comforts of life, is enough to make a considerable difference in these times of depression, even to the business men among whom it is spent.
But, of course, the main benefit is to the workers who receive it to them and their families. Not only is it a blessing to them when accident unfortunately happens. but it is a comfort to them in advance of accident to know that they will be better cared for in case an accident happens. Naturally it would be far better not to have any accidents, but accidents do happen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Workmens Compensation
Labor Benefits
Economic Depression
Worker Families
Accident Care
What entities or persons were involved?
Workers
Business Men
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Gain In Workmen's Compensation Benefits
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Compensation Amendments
Key Figures
Workers
Business Men
Key Arguments
$700,000 Annual Gain Helps Workers And Their Families Directly
Compensation Provides Comfort In Anticipation Of Accidents
Money Spent By Workers Benefits Broader Economy During Depression
Better Care For Accident Victims Without Preventing Accidents