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January 11, 1957
Summit County Labor News
Akron, Summit County, Ohio
What is this article about?
In Portland, Oregon, the Woodworkers' executive board, via a resolution by President Burk Christianson of the IWA Northwest District Council, demands a congressional probe into hospital charges, citing exploitative rates burdening workers and union health plans.
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Costs Demanded
A congressional investigation of hospital charges for room, care and drugs was demanded by the executive board of the Woodworkers at a meeting in Portland, Oregon.
In a resolution introduced by President Burk Christianson of the IWA Northwest District Council, the board charged the rates are based on what the traffic will bear.
"The accelerated trend in higher costs is creating a serious financial burden on working men and women and their families everywhere," the resolution declared. "It also seriously affects the adequacy of union health insurance plans."
Costs Demanded
A congressional investigation of hospital charges for room, care and drugs was demanded by the executive board of the Woodworkers at a meeting in Portland, Oregon.
In a resolution introduced by President Burk Christianson of the IWA Northwest District Council, the board charged the rates are based on what the traffic will bear.
"The accelerated trend in higher costs is creating a serious financial burden on working men and women and their families everywhere," the resolution declared. "It also seriously affects the adequacy of union health insurance plans."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Hospital Costs
Congressional Investigation
Woodworkers Union
Financial Burden
Portland Oregon
What entities or persons were involved?
Burk Christianson
Iwa Northwest District Council
Where did it happen?
Portland, Oregon
Story Details
Key Persons
Burk Christianson
Iwa Northwest District Council
Location
Portland, Oregon
Story Details
The executive board of the Woodworkers demands a congressional investigation into hospital charges for room, care, and drugs, introduced by President Burk Christianson, charging that rates are based on what the traffic will bear and creating financial burdens on workers and union health plans.