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February 10, 1908
The Daily Tribune
Florence, Fremont County, Colorado
What is this article about?
In Washington on Feb. 10, secretaries to congressmen formed a labor union to protect their interests and ensure they receive the full salaries appropriated by Congress, as many congressmen underpay clerks or hire family members to pocket the funds.
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SECRETARIES ORGANIZE A LABOR UNION
Washington, Feb. 10—Secretaries to congressmen organized a labor union for self protection. They do not contemplate a strike for higher salaries, but they do propose to unite in bringing pressure, that they may obtain all of the salary appropriated by congress for them.
Under the law, congressmen draw $7,500 a year for clerk hire. This money is paid them upon a certificate that the real assistance has been employed.
In numerous instances, the congressmen draw all they are allowed and then pay a clerk $50 or $75 a month. Frequently they keep all the money in the family by employing a wife or child as clerk.
Washington, Feb. 10—Secretaries to congressmen organized a labor union for self protection. They do not contemplate a strike for higher salaries, but they do propose to unite in bringing pressure, that they may obtain all of the salary appropriated by congress for them.
Under the law, congressmen draw $7,500 a year for clerk hire. This money is paid them upon a certificate that the real assistance has been employed.
In numerous instances, the congressmen draw all they are allowed and then pay a clerk $50 or $75 a month. Frequently they keep all the money in the family by employing a wife or child as clerk.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Labor Union
Congressional Secretaries
Clerk Salaries
Congressional Appropriation
Family Employment
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Location
Washington
Event Date
Feb. 10
Story Details
Secretaries to congressmen organize a labor union to pressure for full receipt of appropriated salaries, countering congressmen's practices of underpaying clerks or hiring family to retain funds.