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April 20, 1946
The Union Times
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
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New Jersey Governor Walter E. Edge signs anti-strike bill S 91, banning strikes in public utilities and allowing gubernatorial seizure, opposed by unionists who call it unconstitutional and predict Republican losses in November elections.
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Anti-Strike Bill
TRENTON, N. J.—(FP)—Gov. Walter E. Edge (R) signed into law S 91, described by unionists as the worst anti-labor bill ever passed in New Jersey. The bill outlaws strikes in public utilities and for the first time in any state authorizes the governor to seize utilities where workers want to strike.
Day before crowds of unionists packed the gallery of the assembly, where the bill was passed by a close vote of 33 to 26, and burst into applause as a long parade of opponents denounced the bill as "vicious . . . unconstitutional" and warned that "the Republicans will pay for this colossal blunder in the November elections."
Anti-Strike Bill
TRENTON, N. J.—(FP)—Gov. Walter E. Edge (R) signed into law S 91, described by unionists as the worst anti-labor bill ever passed in New Jersey. The bill outlaws strikes in public utilities and for the first time in any state authorizes the governor to seize utilities where workers want to strike.
Day before crowds of unionists packed the gallery of the assembly, where the bill was passed by a close vote of 33 to 26, and burst into applause as a long parade of opponents denounced the bill as "vicious . . . unconstitutional" and warned that "the Republicans will pay for this colossal blunder in the November elections."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Anti Strike Bill
New Jersey
Public Utilities
Governor Edge
Union Opposition
Legislative Vote
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Walter E. Edge
Unionists
Where did it happen?
Trenton, N. J.
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Walter E. Edge
Unionists
Location
Trenton, N. J.
Story Details
Governor Edge signs S 91, outlawing strikes in public utilities and authorizing seizure; passed 33-26 amid unionist protests calling it vicious and unconstitutional, predicting Republican electoral backlash.