Archival Folder
Multnomah County Federation of Unemployed : flyers
Friday, February 2, 1934
A2001-074
AF/161012
First flyer calling for a city wide demonstration for : steady jobs ; six hour work day, 30 hour work week ; right to choose own doctor ; hospitalization, medical and dental care at expense of the government ; free light, rent, water and clothes for all unemployed ; enforcement of the unemployment and social insurance bill (H.R. 7598). Second flyer, "support the struggle for better conditions," on the back is a place for people to list their grievances (been refused relief). Third flyer, "protest demonstration," demands : posting of relief rules in all relief offices ; no police interference at local relief units ; strict compliance with Federal Relief rules. Fourth flyer, "A Job or Relief for all Unemployed" telling workers to demonstrate for better relief because hundreds are still unemployed even after promises for jobs on CWA projects. Fifth flyer asking workers to show support for unemployment insurance by rallying to the Plaza Park. Sixth flyer, "Joint - Defense Demonstration" with the ILD to protest the arrest of fifteen workers arrested in the relief demonstration last Wednesday. Seventh flyer, "protest shutting down of C.W.A. Jobs." Eighth flyer, "Unity Dance and Dutch Auction." Organization : Multnomah County Federation of Unemployed ; Relief workers Protective Union ; International Labor Defense ; People : Key Words : unemployment ; unemployed ; relief ; worker ; protest ; demonstrate ; social insurance ; unemployment insurance ; C.W.A.
