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June 8, 1955
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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The U.S. Senate Labor Committee, chaired by Sen. Hill (D-Ala), approved a bill raising the federal minimum wage from 75 cents to $1 per hour, benefiting over 2 million workers. Amendments for $1.25 and 90 cents were rejected; House hearings ongoing.
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Senate Committee Okays
Bill To Raise Hourly
Minimum Wage To $1
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Labor Committee today overwhelmingly approved a bill to raise the 75-cent hourly minimum wage to $1.
More than two million workers would get automatic wage increases if the bill becomes law, it was estimated.
The committee headed by Sen. Hill (D-Ala) rejected a motion by Sen. Ives (D-NY) to raise the nation-wide wage floor to $1.25.
A second motion by Sen. Allott (R-Colo) to peg it at 90 cents an hour, the figure recommended by President Eisenhower, also was defeated.
The $1 figure was proposed by Sen. Douglas (D-Ill), subcommittee chairman, last week.
The bill makes no change in the present coverage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Law.
But Douglas told a news conference that he would hold hearings on that question "at an appropriate time."
In the House, the Labor Committee is holding hearings on the minimum wage and is believed likely to approve a boost to $1.
Bill To Raise Hourly
Minimum Wage To $1
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Labor Committee today overwhelmingly approved a bill to raise the 75-cent hourly minimum wage to $1.
More than two million workers would get automatic wage increases if the bill becomes law, it was estimated.
The committee headed by Sen. Hill (D-Ala) rejected a motion by Sen. Ives (D-NY) to raise the nation-wide wage floor to $1.25.
A second motion by Sen. Allott (R-Colo) to peg it at 90 cents an hour, the figure recommended by President Eisenhower, also was defeated.
The $1 figure was proposed by Sen. Douglas (D-Ill), subcommittee chairman, last week.
The bill makes no change in the present coverage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Law.
But Douglas told a news conference that he would hold hearings on that question "at an appropriate time."
In the House, the Labor Committee is holding hearings on the minimum wage and is believed likely to approve a boost to $1.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Minimum Wage
Senate Approval
Labor Committee
Wage Bill
Fair Labor Standards
What entities or persons were involved?
Sen. Hill (D Ala)
Sen. Ives (D Ny)
Sen. Allott (R Colo)
Sen. Douglas (D Ill)
President Eisenhower
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Key Persons
Sen. Hill (D Ala)
Sen. Ives (D Ny)
Sen. Allott (R Colo)
Sen. Douglas (D Ill)
President Eisenhower
Location
Washington
Story Details
The Senate Labor Committee approved a bill to raise the hourly minimum wage from 75 cents to $1, estimating benefits for over two million workers. Proposals for $1.25 and 90 cents were rejected. No changes to coverage provisions, with future hearings planned. The House committee is also considering a boost to $1.