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December 26, 1969
Dear Ted:
I have suggested that the President of the Air Transport Asso-
ciation, Mr. Stuart Tipton, be in touch with you regarding the Postal
Reform Bill. Tipton and his members have some grave reservations
about the transportation section of the bill.
I think it is important that we not allow them to be an obstacle
to passage. They can't hurt us in the Post Office and Civil Service
Committee but the Commerce Committee of the House can raise
serious objections when the Reform Bill gets to the floor. If we
could find some common ground with ATA, I think it would remove
one other possible roadblock to our reform package -- at least I
think it is worth exploring.
I have suggested to Tipton that he call you and get together with
you as soon as you return from the holidays. He is a very reasonable
guy although he is tough. I do think it would be worthwhile to at least
explore with him whether there is anyway that we can satisfy some of
their objections and thereby remove their opposition once the bill
clears the House Committee.
Best personal regards.
Sincerely,
/jh
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Honorable E. T. Klassen
Deputy Postmaster General
Post Office Department
Washington, D.C. 20260
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1969 DEC 23 AM 12 50
WA006 DN PDB 1 EXTRA
WASHINGTON DC 22 S43P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
DEAR MR PRESIDENT:
THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF POSTAL AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
3
DESERVE AN EXPLANATION OF WHY IT WAS OMITTED FROM
THE GROUP OF POSTAL LABOR UNIONS THAT WERE INVITED
FORM 0805 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, U. S A.
TO THE WHITE HOUSE ON DECEMBER 19 TO DISCUSS THE
2
ADMINISTRATIONS POSTAL REFORM POSTAL PAY PACKAGE THE
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
CONTENTS OF THIS PACKAGE ARE CERTAINLY OF AS
MUCH CONCERN TO THE MEMBERS OF OUR UNION AS TO THE
INVITED UNIONS MOST OF WHICH ARE BOTH YOUNGER
AND SMALLER THAN THE ALLIANCE. COULD THE PREDOMINANTLY
BLACK AND BROWN COMPOSITION OF OUR MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT
FOR OUR EXCLUSION?
ASHBY G SMITH PRESIDENT NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF POSTAL
3
FORM 0805 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, U. S. A. S.A.
AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
2
6240
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
OFFICE DEPARTMENT
THE POSTMASTER GENERAL
OF STATES UNITED AMERICA * * POST
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20260
April 21, 1970
Dear Chuck:
Thank you very much for sending me the April
issue of Association Management, containing the
article about the Post Office Department. I am
pleased with this coverage and appreciate your
bringing it to my attention.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,
Winton Wind Mand M. Blount
The Honorable Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
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April 17, 1970
Mr. H. M. Wymbs
100 Hoyce Road
Hartsdale, New York
Dear Mr. Wymbs:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 18, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
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the Hillhite Mjause
1970 MAR 18 PM 8 07
WA283 (B ZPA260) MS PD
NEW YORK NY 18 205P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
URGE IMMEDIATE DISPATCH OF ARMED FORCES TO DELIVER MAIL
IN METROPOLITAN NEW YORK A STRIKE AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
3
MUST NOT BETOLERATED
H M WYMBS 100 HOYCE RD HARTSDALE NY.
2
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Ehe Millite Mouse
Washington
1
1970 MAR 18 PM 8-07
WA283 (B ZPA260) MS PD
NEW YORK NY 18 205P EST
THE PRESIDENT
MAR # 1970
THE WHITE HOUSE
URGE IMMEDIATE DISPATCH OF ARMED FORCES TO DELIVER MAIL
IN METROPOLITAN NEW YORK A STRIKE AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
3
MUST NOT BETOLERATED
H M WYMBS 100 HOYCE RD HARTSDALE NY.
2
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
April 17, 1970
Mr. Jerry Wurf, International President
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal
Employees AFL-CIO
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Wurf:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 23, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Ehe White
1970 MAR 23 PM 10 26
WAJEQR EB PD
FAX WASHINGTON DC MAR 23 1213P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY
AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, I WISH TO STATE MY
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FIRM CONVICTION THAT USING FEDERAL OR NATIONAL GUARD
TROOPS IN THE POSTAL DISPUTE WOULD BE AN UNCONSCIONABLE
ACT OF COERCION TO SMASH A THOROUGHLY JUST STRIKE BY
2
AGRIEVED AMERICAN CITIZENS.
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
THE REAL CULPRITS IN THIS SITUATION ARE NOT THE WORKERS
BUT THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INCREDIBLE DELAYS AND
FRUSTRATIONS WHICH HAVE THWARTED THE PATIENT EFFORTS OF
THE POSTAL WORKERS TO OBTAIN A JUST RESOLUTION OF THEIR GRIEVANCES.
THE REAL ISSUE IS NOT THE STRIKE OF THE WORKERS - THE
REAL ISSUE IS THE UNFORTUNATE, FRUSTRATING MACHINERY
3
THAT BROUGHT ABOUT THIS SITUATION.
I URGE THAT YOU, THE PRESIDENT, PERSONALLY CALL IN THE
LEADERS OF THE POSTAL UNIONS TO WORK OUT APPROPRIATE
2
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOLVING THE URGENT GRIEVANCES OF
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
THE POSTAL WORKERS.
LET ME EMPHASIZE THAT THIS PROBLEM CANNOT BE SOLVED BY
FORCE BUT BY REASON. THE POSTAL WORKERS ARE WITHOUT ANY
OTHER REMEDY BUT TO STRIKE.
JERRY WURF INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO.
3
wash DL
2
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
ALL
THE unity UNITY MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
ROBERT T. GORDON
President
April 13, 1970
Mr. Charles W. Colson, Special
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Colson:
I was very pleased to receive your reply and that our position
was made known to the President. I have read the release
President Nixon gave and I have but one little comment to add,
and I believe that the attached copy of an editorial appearing
recently in a Detroit newspaper will make my positon clear.
We are very much in favor of having junk mail pay its way. I
believe there is one part of that memo I have attached which
I think commands a lot of respect -- "Folly reaches its summit
when the public subsidizes junk mail and then, because of the
nature of this mail, must take on the added burden of trans-
porting it from the mailbox to the trash can".
Sincerely,
Robert T. Gordon
President
RTG/apl
enc.
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Make junk mail pay its way
The sympathy the public lavished
Thus first class mailers would pay
on the postal workers' demand for
10 cents per letter; junk mailers
higher wages has turned to outrage
would pay 4.2 cents per piece. While
over paying the costs. Surely, the
there are some differences in hand-
public is not so naive that it be-
ling costs, we cannot believe they
lieved a pay raise package of some
amount to anything like 5.8 cents
17 percent would be "for free."
per piece. The last thing this nation
President Nixon put the facts on
needs is a postal subsidy for junk
the line in proposing an increase in
mailers and many people would go
postage to "pay as we go" for the
further, arguing the last thing we
new postal workers' pay scale.
need is junk mail, period.
Translating those costs into a 10-
It seems ridiculous that the Post
cent rate for first class mail and
Office Department subsidizes junk
increases in other postal rates was
mail at the very time it is swamped
something of a shock but no more
by rising mail volume. It seems
so than the shock of the pay raise
more ridiculous that it takes days
on an already tight federal budget.
on end to move first class mail at a
There was no "petty cash drawer"
proposed rate of 10 cents while junk
the government could tap to cover
mail clogs the system at proposed
the wage boost, no convenient sur-
rates of 4.2 cents: Folly reaches its
plus to make the pay increase
summit when the public subsidizes
painless.
junk mail and then, because of the
Perhaps the President's bold de-
nature of this mail, must take on
cision to link the "pleasure" of
the added burden of transporting it
granting higher wages to the "pain"
from the mailbox to the trash can.
of paying for them teaches all of
The tab for the postal workers'
us a needed lesson. Public opinion
"free lunch" should be paid by in-
has too often supported demands
creasing all mail class rates to the
for higher wages, no matter how
point of covering estimated hand-
exhorbitant, without facing up to
ling costs in proportion to the vol-
the effect on costs and prices.
ume of mail they create. If the
Later, when costs and prices rise,
charges then result in first class
the public is indeed outraged and
rates that are "too high,' rates for
rightly so. But the time lapse and
less desirable classes such as junk
the indirection of some wage and
mail should be raised enough to re-
subsequent price boosts obscure the
duce their volume substantially.
basic relationship between the two.
This would permit cost reductions
The postal situation, on the other
which could be applied to cut the
hand, delivers a very clear mes-
first class rate.
sage: There is no such thing as a
Then, the postal service should be
"free lunch"!
reorganized to improve all mail ser-
But as long as someone must pick
vice and, if and when additional
up the tab for the postal workers'
volume can be accommodated with-
new pay raise, it may as well be the
in high service standards, any dis-
right party. And on this point we
criminatory postal rates charged on
believe the President made a mis-
junk mail can be repealed.
take in tapping first class mail as
The public should insist that every-
hard as he did. Under his proposals,
one pay his fair share of the postal
the first class rate is increased by
tab and if a tip is required to insure
67 percent while bulk third class
good service, it should be paid by
mail (junk mail) is increased by
junk mail-the uninvited guest who
only 5 percent, the smallest price
always fumbles when the check
increase for any class of mail.
arrives.
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COLUMBIA, S.C.
STATE
D. 101,506
-
S. 115,271
Postal Stulle
COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN AREA
MAR 28 1970
Postal Reform, Postal Pay
MAYBE they would have struck
But it is rather a far leap from
anyway. It seems clear, nonetheless,
the admission that the White House
that the President's attempt to com-
miscalculated to the conclusion,
bine postal reform and a postal pay
reached by Sen. Gale McGee, among
increase led to that sense of alarm
others, that the President was
among postal workers which has re-
"cruelly unfair" to link postal re-
sulted in illegal wildcat walkouts.
form to a wage increase. What is
It was this White House strategy
cruelly unfair is to block reform,
that House Majority Leader Carl Al-
thereby putting the taxpayers and
bert had in mind when he rebuked
postal employes alike at the mercy
the Administration for provoking a
of a system that functions, to the de-
strike by introducing the "extra-
gree that it functions at all, in what
neous" reform issue into the pay bill.
is almost the exclusive interest of
Mr. Albert's complaint would be eas-
politics.
ier to buy had his party in Congress
What the eventual solution to the
not done everything possible to pre-
present muddle will be no one
vent postal reform.
knows. Probably the postal workers
The fact is, the President was
will get some of what they ask in the
correct in saying that "if the postal
way of wages. But this will offer no
reform had become law, we wouldn't
solution at all to the much larger
have the current crisis." He was cor-
problems that have dogged the Post
rect because, under the Administra-
Office for years and will continue to
tion's reform bill, the Post Office De-
dog it as long as the public is con-
partment would be transformed into
tent to see an insufferable system
a government-owned corporation,
perpetuated. What is required is re-
with the power to negotiate with the
form, and anything less than that
postal unions on wages and other
will be no more than a Band Aid on
matters. In short, the sensible re-
the crippling malignancy of postal
form bill would put an end to con-
politics.
gressional-that is to say political-
involvement in postal affairs.
Congress has failed to enact the
reform measure for reasons that are
apparent. The postal unions are not
really unions at all. They are lobbies,
and among the most potent lobbies
on the Hill. As a consequence, the
swapping of favors between Congress
and the postal unions constitutes, in
the Washington Post's well-chosen
phrase, "the biggest back-scratch in
town."
It was Mr. Nixon's attempt to
remedy this unwholesome arrange-
ment and put the Post Office Depart-
ment on some sensible basis that has
created the present misfortunes. Un-
doubtedly he miscalculated. The de-
sire for the postal pay bill was insuf-
ficient to overcome the hostility of
the postal unions (with the exception
of the National Association of Letter
Carriers) to reform
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
April 9, 1970
Dear Mr. Heiskell:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of March 22nd.
As I am sure you know, the President took those steps which he felt
to be prudent to bring the stoppage to an end as soon as possible.
We are most hopeful that the Congress will act quickly on the recom-
mendations which the President has made arising from the agreements
negotiated with the union leaders. Of particular importance is the
recommendation for postal reform. It provides a mechanism, not
only for improving postal service, but for meeting the legitimate needs
of postal employees through a collective bargaining process. The en-
actment of postal reform is the best insurance against future stoppages.
For your information I am enclosing a copy of the recommendations
which the President has made to the Congress which we hope will be
acted upon promptly.
With the President's best wishes,
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Mr. Andrew Heiskell
Chairman of the Board
Time, Incorporated
Time-Life Building
New York, New York
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
1970 MAR 22 PM 7 04
WA310 (WSHB069) PD
NEW YORK NY 20
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE CURRENT ILLEGAL STRIKE OF POSTAL WORKERS IS APPAREENTLY SPREADING,
AND INDEED THREATENS TO ENGULF THE ENTIRE NATION. WE WISH TO
3
CONVEY TO YOU, MR. PRESIDENT, OUR DEEP CONCERN FOR WHAT MAY BECOME
A HINDRANCE TO THE DAILY AFFAIRS OF GOVERNMENT, SERIOUS SOCIAL
DISRUPTION AND AN ECONOMIC DRAIN AT A TIME WHEN THE COUNTRY CAN
2
LEAST TOLERATE IT. IN TERMS OF OUR OWN ENTERPRISE, TIME INCORPORATED
WHICH PUBLISHES AND DISTRIBUTES BY MAIL SOME 13 MILLION MAGAZINES
IN THE UNITED STATES EACH WEEK--THE ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCE OF THE
POSTAL STRIKE CANNOT BE MINIMIZED. MILLIONS OF READERS WITH
PRE-PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL NOT RECEIVE THEIR MAGAZINES WHEN THEY
ARE ENTITLED TO. ADVERTISERS WHO HAVE INVESTED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
IN OUR MAGAZINES WILL SEE THEIR MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS
3
DISRUPTED. BUT MORE IMPORTANT, AS OUR MAGAZINES CONSTITUTE A
SIGNIFICANT SOURCE OF NATIONAL NEWS INFORMATION, MILLIONS OF
READERS WILL BE DENIED THE RIGHT TO KNOW--WHICH IS THE ULTIMATE
2
KIND OF CENSORSHIP. OBVIOUSLY THE IMPACT THAT THE STRIKE HAS ON
OUR MAGAZINES HOLDS TRUE FOR THE ENTIRE MAGAZINE INDUSTRY.
IRRESPECTIVE OF THE MERITS OF THE POSTAL WORKERS' COMPLAINTS,
WE BELIEVE THERE CAN BE NO RATIONAL JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PRESENT
POSTAL TIE-UP. IN THE OF THIS GRAVE EMERGENCY, VE THEREFORE
RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TO TAKE WHATEVER ACTIONS ARE POSSIBLE TO
SPEEDILY END THE POSTAL PARALYSIS.
3
ANDREW HEISKELL CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TIME INCORPORATED.
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Postal Strike
April 8, 1970
Mr. Conrad N. Hilton
9990 Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, California
Dear Mr. Hilton:
The President has asked me to express his
appreciation to you for your very reassuring
telegram of March 21, 1970. In times of
strain and difficulty, it is indeed reassuring
to have the support of responsible citizens like
yourself.
With the President's best wishes, I am,
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
The White Mjöuse
Washington
1970 MAR 21 PM 8 56
WA431 (L BHA243) EB PDB
FAX BEVERLYHILLS CALIF 21 113P PST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
MR PRESIDENT I JUST HEARD YOUR REMARKS REGARDING POST OFFICE
DIFFICULTIES THIS WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF THE FINEST
3
STATEMENTS MADE BY A PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DURING
TIMES OF ECONOMIC CRISIS AND WHAT YOU PROPOSE TO DO TO STOP
THIS DISASTROUS AND UNBELIEVABLE EMERGENCY THAT HAS CONFRONTED
2
THIS GOVERNMENT DURING PEACEFUL TIMES. CONGRATULATIONS
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45118
CONRAD N HILTON.
3
2
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
April 9, 1970
Mrs. Ruth Munden, President
NFFELocal146
Grangeville, Idaho
Dear Mrs. Munden:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 20, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President asked me to express his appreciation to you
for your responsible decision not to join in the wildcat work
stoppage. It was the loyalty and dedication of many employees
like yours that prevented the stoppage from becoming a major
crisis.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
the Illigite Mouse
Thankington
1970 MAR 23 PM 4 49
WA171 AE (PR LTA044) NL PD
GRANGEVILLE IDA MAR 20
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WE, THE MEMBERS OF LOCAL 1436, GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO OF THE NATIONAL
FEDERATION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEREBY REAFFIRM OUR OATH OF
3
OFFICE FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN WHICH WE WILL NOT ASSERT THE
FORM 0805 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER
RIGHT TO STRIKE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES
OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF WE ABIDE BY ARTICLE 11, SECTION 2 OF
2
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE NFFE WHICH STATES IN PART THAT UNDER
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THIS FEDERATION ENGAGE IN OR SUPPORT
STRIKES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. COPIES TO SENATOR
FRANK CHURCH, SENATOR LEN JORDAN, REPRESENTATIVE JAMES A MCCLURE,
DR NATHAN WOLKOMIRE
REGISTER
RUTH MUNDEN PRESIDENT NFFE LOCAL 1436.
THE
3
2
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
April 9, 1970
Mr. Thomas M. Riordan
National Association of Postal Clerks
Local 2354
P. O. Box 1953
Olympia, Washington 98501
Dear Mr. Riordan:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 21, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administeation. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
White Пјоике
1970 MAR 23 PM 9 31
WA269 (PR 0LA029) GC NL
OLYMPIA WASH MAR 21
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
MY DEAR MR PRESIDENT
LIVING INDEX CONTINUES TO RISE INFLATION STILL WITH US ON
3
MEAGER WAGES OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES WE CANNOT CONTINUE LIVING
FORM 0805 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY
ON PROMISES WAITING YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION AND REPLY SINCERELY
YOURS
2
LOCAL 2354 NATIONAL ASSN POSTAL CLERK PO BOX 1953
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
VCLIV
OLYMPIA WASH 98501 THOMAS M RIORDAN.
3
2
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
April 9, 1970
Mr. Thomas J. Fleming, President
NASDM23
2523 30th Avenue
San Francisco, California
Dear Mr. Fleming:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 21, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the Presidents message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
the White Mouse
1970 MAR 23 PM 10 28
WA241 (L SFB246) EB PDC
SAN FRANCISCO CALIF MAR 21 1123A PST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
SIR: DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF PHYSICAL RECRIMINATION, VERBAL HARRASMENT
REGISTER
THAT MIGHT ALLOW EGRESS TO MENTAL PRESSURES I AM ASKING THE
3
MEMBERS OF N A S D M LOCAL 23 TO REFRAIN FROM CROSSING ANY
POST OFFICE PICKET AREA
THOMAS J. FLEMING PRESIDENT NASDM23.
2
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
April 9, 1970
Seattle Postal Union
Seattle
Washington
Gentlemen:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 22, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Eize dilligite Mause
Winshington
1970 MAR 24 AM 3 08
WA038 (PRSEA007) GD NL PDB
SEATTLE WASH 22
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
LAST NIGHT OUR UNION REPRESENTING OVER 700 EMPLOYEES IN ALL
CATEGORIES VOTED TO PLEAD WITH YOU TO GRANT A 5.4-0/0 INCREASE
THE
3
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 10, 1970 PLUS A 5.7-0/0 COMPARABILITY INCREASE
BY
PRINTED
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1970. WE URGE YOU TO FOLLOW YOUR PLEDGE OF
0805
FEB 10, 1969 WHEN YOU TOLD RED BLOUNT NOW POST MASTER GENERAL
FORM
2
THAT YOU WOULD TREAT POSTAL WORKERS AS WELL AS GARBAGE MEN
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
46322
GETTING $10,000 A YEAR. WE ALSO URGE THAT INDUSTRIAL UNIONS
RETAIN RECOGNITION RIGHTS AND DUES CHECKOFF
SEATTLE POSTAL UNION NPA.
3
FORM
2
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
April 8, 1970
Mr. David Silvergleid, President
National Postal Union
Suite 1148
425 13th Street
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Silvergleid:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 19, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions,
particularly your pledge of support for reform proposals.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Bie Mouse
1970 MAR 19 PM 7 17
WA195 MS PDB
WASHINGTON DC 19 351P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
NATIONAL POSTAL UNION HAS AUTHORIZED NO STRIKE OF ITS
MEMBERS BUT FINDS SITUATION GROWING OUT OF CONTROL AMONG RANKS OF
3
POSTAL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING MANY OF ITS MEMBERS IN NEW YORK AREA.
PERSONAL PLEAS TO RETURN TO WORK FALL ON DEAF EARS. STRIKE OF
POSTAL EMPLOYEES IN NEW YORK AREA REPRESENTS CULMINATION
2
OF UNRESOLVED AND JUST GRIEVANCES OVER PAY AND WORKING CONDITIONS
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ANSWERS DO NOT LIE IN THREATS OF JAIL SENTENCES DISMISSALS
OR ARMED FORCES TAKE-OVER, BUT IN IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO JUST
GRIEVANCES OF LOW PAID POSTAL EMPLOYEES FORCED TO LIVE IN
SUBSTANDARD HOUSING AT NEAR POVERTY LEVELS
A FIRM PLEDGE FROM YOU MR PRESIDENT TO BACK IMMEDIATE
PAY RAISES ALONE CAN ALLEVIATE PRESENT SITUATION AND RESTORE
3
MORALE OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES NATIONAL POSTAL UNION URGES YOU TO
SEND IMMEDIATE REQUEST TO CONGRESS AUTHORIZING PAST DUE FIVE POINT FOUR
PERCENT INCREASE EFFECTIVE LAST OCTOBER ONE AND ADDED FIVE POINT
2
SEVEN PERCENT ON JULY ONE WHEN IT IS PROPERLY DUE THESE
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50806
INCREASES OF THEMSELVES WILL FAIL TO BRING POSTAL EMPLOYEES EVEN MODERATE
LIVING STANDARD BUT CAN REPRESENT A START PAY INCREASES CANNOT
WAIT ON ALLEGED POSTAL REFORM AND LENGTHY HEARINGS INVOLVED
NPU PLEDGES SUPPORT OF REFORM PROTECTING EMPLOYEE RIGHTS IF
JUST GRIEVANCES OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES ARE GIVEN IMMEDIATE
ATTENTION
3
MR. PRESIDENT, IT IS UP TO YOU TO ASSURE JUSTICE IN PRESENT POSTAL
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CRISES
DAVID SILVERGLEID PRESIDENT
2
ROBERT KEPHART SECY-TREAS
JOHN MORGEN EXEC VICE PRESIDENT Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
EDWARD BOWLEY LEGIS. REP.
NATIONAL POSTAL UNION.
3
2
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Size White Mjamus
Masjinglos
-
1970 MAR 19 PM 7 17
WA195 MS PDB
WASHINGTON DC 19 351P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
NATIONAL POSTAL UNION HAS AUTHORIZED NO STRIKE OF ITS
MEMBERS BUT FINDS SITUATION GROWING OUT OF CONTROL AMONG RANKS OF
3
POSTAL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING MANY OF ITS MEMBERS IN NEW YORK AREA.
PERSONAL PLEAS TO RETURN TO WORK FALL ON DEAF EARS. STRIKE OF
POSTAL EMPLOYEES IN NEW YORK AREA REPRESENTS CULMINATION
2
OF UNRESOLVED AND JUST GRIEVANCES OVER PAY AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
ANSWERS DO NOT LIE IN THREATS OF JAIL SENTENCES DISMISSALS
OR ARMED FORCES TAKE-OVER, BUT IN IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO JUST
GRIEVANCES OF LOW PAID POSTAL EMPLOYEES FORCED TO LIVE IN
SUBSTANDARD HOUSING AT NEAR POVERTY LEVELS
A FIRM PLEDGE FROM YOU MR PRESIDENT TO BACK IMMEDIATE
PAY RAISES ALONE CAN ALLEVIATE PRESENT SITUATION AND RESTORE
3
MORALE OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES NATIONAL POSTAL UNION URGES YOU TO
SEND IMMEDIATE REQUEST TO CONGRESS AUTHORIZING PAST DUE FIVE POINT FOUR
PERCENT INCREASE EFFECTIVE LAST OCTOBER ONE AND ADDED FIVE POINT
2
SEVEN PERCENT ON JULY ONE WHEN IT IS PROPERLY DUE THESE
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INCREASES OF THEMSELVES WILL FAIL TO BRING POSTAL EMPLOYEES EVEN MODERATE
LIVING STANDARD BUT CAN REPRESENT A START PAY INCREASES CANNOT
WAIT ON ALLEGED POSTAL REFORM AND LENGTHY HEARINGS INVOLVED
NPU PLEDGES SUPPORT OF REFORM PROTECTING EMPLOYEE RIGHTS IF
JUST GRIEVANCES OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES ARE GIVEN IMMEDIATE
ATTENTION
3
MR. PRESIDENT, IT IS UP TO YOU TO ASSURE JUSTICE IN PRESENT POSTAL
CRISES
FORM 0805 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY,
DAVID SILVERGLEID PRESIDENT
2
ROBERT KEPHART SECY-TREAS
JOHN MORGEN EXEC VICE PRESIDENT
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EDWARD BOWLEY LEGIS. REP.
NATIONAL POSTAL UNION.
3
2
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April 8, 1970
Mr. Fred J. O'Dwyer, President
National Association of Postal Supervisors
Post Office Box 1924
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. O'Dwyer:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 23, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President has asked me to express his appreciation to
you and to the many supervisors around the country who remained
on duty during the critical days and when many workers left their
jobs. Without the loyalty and dedication of many supervisors
around the nation the situation would have been far more serious.
I hope you will let your colleagues know how appreciative the
President is of their loyalty, and dedication in time of crisis.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
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1970 USD 23 PM 9 47
LSC022 1138A EST MAR 23 70 OWCTA172
WF090 WW UDA034 DS PDC UD WASHINGTON DC 23 1039A EST
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
THE WHITE HOUSE WASHDC
POSTAL SUPERVISORS ARE ON DUTY AT ALL OFFICES WHERE THE WILDCAT
STRIKES ARE OCCURRING. THEY ARE WORKING LONG HOURS AND DOING
WHAT THEY CAN TO AVOID UTTER CHAOS.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS HAS ADVISED
THE MEMBERSHIP OF OUR OBLIGATIONS AND THERE IS NO QUESTION
AS TO THEIR LOYALTY AND DEDICATION AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES
UNDER THESE TRYING CIRCUMSTANCES.
OUR CONCERN IS IN THE EVENT OF A CAPITULATION TO THOSE
STRIKING THAT IF EITHER CONGRESS OR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT
ACCEDES TO THE DEMANDS FOR AN IMMEDIATE, RETROACTIVE ORNFUTURE
SALARY ADJUSTMENT, THE POSTAL SUPERVISORS ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
IN THE INTEREST OF EQUITABLE TREATMENT FOR LOYAL AND
DEDICATED POSTAL SUPERVISORS, WE URGE THAT IF SALARY OR ANY
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE THEY EXTEND TO ALL LEVELS IN ORDER
NOT TO FURTHER DISTORT THE PRESENT SALARY STRUCTURE.
YOUR INTEREST AND ADVOCACY IS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED
FRED J O'DWYER, PRESIDENT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL
SUPERVISORS
(1058).
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April 8, 1970
Mr. Louis D. Alurino, President
Chamber of Commerce of Borough of Queens
Long Island City, New York
Dear Mr. Alurino:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 19, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Che Illigite Mouse
1970 MAR 20 PM 2 43
WA277 AE (SY LTA167) PDB
LONG ISLAND CITY NY MAR 19 1152A EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
INTOLERABLE POSTAL STRIKE CRIPPLING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY BOROUGH
OF QUEENS NEW YORK CITY. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOROUGH OF QUEENS
3
INSISTS NO STRIKE LAW BE ENFORCED TO RETURN POSTAL WORKERS
TO THEIR JOBS. WE ARE EQUALLY POSITIVE, HOWEVER, THAT POSTAL
WORKERS LONGSTANDING PLEA FOR HIGHER LIVING WAGE IS JUSTIFIED
2
AND CHAMBER REQUESTS IMMEDIATE ACTION ON THIS ISSUE
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z
ε
QUEENS.
LOUIS D ALURINO PRESIDENT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF BOROUGH OF
April 8, 1970
Mr. James Bliss, President
National Retail Merchants Association
100 West 31st Street
New York, New York
Dear Mr. Bliss:
The President has akked me to reply to your telegram of
March 19, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Che Mhite
Mashinpion
1970 MAR 20 PM 12 54
WA201 AE (SY KRA127) PDB
KR NEWYORK NY MAR 19 1223P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE NATIONAL RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING 20,000
STORES ACROSS THE NATION ARE DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE IMPACT
3
OF THE MAIL STRIKE AND ITS FURTHER EXTENSION AND URRE THAT ALL
POSSIBLE STEPS BE TAKEN TO BRING IT TO A SPEEDY CONCLUSION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD HAVE SERIOUS IMPACT ON THE CONSUMER
2
AS WELL AS THE RETAIL INDUSTRY
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51130
JAMES BLISS PRESIDENT.
3
2
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April 8, 1970
Mr. David J. Wilmott
Editor and Publisher
Suffolk Life
Riverhead, New York
Dear Mr. Willnott:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 18, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
The Mjoure
1970 MAR 18 PM 7 47
WA272 (SY RDA030) MS PD
RIVERHEAD NY 18 312P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
COMPANY
STOPPAGE OF MAIL SERVICE A NATIONAL DISASTER STOP IT IS IMPERATIVE
REGISTER
:
THAT STEPS BE TAKEN TO INSURE PROMPT MAIL DELIVERY STOP ALL
THE
3
RESOURCES OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST BE UTILIZED TO INSURE
DRINTED
RESTORATION OF MAIL SERVICE INCLUDING NATIONAL GUARD IF NECESSARY
SUFFOLK LIFE DAVID J WILMOTT EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
2
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April 8, 1970
Mr. Robert T. Gordon, President
The Unity Mutual Life Insurance Company
636 South Warren Street
Syracuse, New York
Dear Mr. Gordon:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 18, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Che düllyite Mjouse
1970 MAR 18 PM 11 38
WA314 (SY LLD468) MS PD
SYRACUSE NY 18 634P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WE HAVE JUST HEARD OF THE POSTAL STRIKE IN NEW YORK CITY WE
THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT THEY DID FORMALLY WHAT THEY HAVE
3
BEEN INFORMALLY DOING FOR SO MANY MONTHS WE THINK MAIL SERVICE
IN THIS COUNTRY IS DEPLORABLE AND WE EARNESTLY REQUEST THAT
YOUR OFFICE BE USED NOT ONLY TO END THIS STRIKE LEGAL OR NOT
2
BUT TO TRY TO COME TO LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE OUR MAIL SERVICE
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THE UNITY MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO ROBERT T GORDON PRESIDENT.
3
2
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April 8, 1970
Mr. Harold M. Lane, Jr.
President, Lerner Stores Corporation
460 West 33rd Street
New York, New York
Dear Mr. Lane:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 18, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
460 West 33rd Street
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
@he White Mouse
1970 MAR 18 PM 9 43
WA293 (LDX0196) MS PD
NEW YORK NY 18 418P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
CONTINUED WORK STOPPAGE OF POST OFFICE EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE
DISASTROUS ECONOMIC EFFECTS NOT ONLY IN NEW YORK CITY BUT WILL
3
HAVE SEVERE IMPACT ON BUSINESS OPERATION IN OTHER AREAS OF
THE NATION RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TAKE ALL MEASURES REQUIRED
TO RESTORE POST OFFICE SERVICES
2
HAROLD M LANE JR PRESIDENT LERNER STORES CORP.
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DO U HAVE A PAUL FANNIN.
3
2
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
April 8, 1970
Mr. Edward L. Marks, President
National Shirt Shops
19 West 34th Street
New York, New York
Dear Mr. Marks:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 18, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Che White Mjuse
1970 MAR 18 PM 8 19
WA284 (SY KRB213) MS PD
NEW YORK NY 18 340P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE MAIL STOPPAGE IS A DISASTER NOT ONLY TO OUR COMPANY BUT
TO OUR COUNTRY IMMEDIATE ACTION IMPERATIVE
3
NATIONAL SHORT SHOPS EDWARD L MARKS PRESIDENT.
2
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April 8, 1970
Mr. Wallace Johnson, President
Commercial Credit Clearing House
350 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 18, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
the White Monse
Washington
1970 MAR 18 PM 3 56
WA168 AE (SY KRA028) PDC
KR NEWYORK NY 18 955A EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE STRIKE OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES IS A DISASTER SECOND ONLY TO
A RAIL STRIKE. MY INFORMATION IS THAT IT WILL RAPIDLY SPREAD
3
TO WASHINGTON DC AND OTHER VITAL AREAS. ENTIRE NEW YORK CITY
METROPOLITAN AREA WILL RAPIDLY BECOME PARALYZED IN INDUSTRY,
COMMERCE FINANCE. THE POSTAL WORKERS PAY IS A NATIONAL DISGRACE.
2
YOUR URGENT ACTION AND ATTENTION IS NEEDED. WITH BEST WISHES
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RESPECTFULLY
WALLACE JOHNSON PRESIDENT COMMERCIAL CREDIT CLEARING HOUSE.
:
3
2
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April 8, 1970
Mr. L. A. Burcham, Chairman
F. W. Woolworth Company
233 Broadway
New York, New York
Dear Mr. Burcham:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 18, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
The White Mouse
1970 MAR 18 PM 3 20
WA162 AE (P CDU161) RX PDB
FAX CD NEWYORK NY 18 1221P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
DEAR MR. PRESIDENT WE ARE EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE ILLEGAL
STRIKE BY POSTAL WORKERS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA WHICH WE
3
CONSIDER TO BE DISASTROUS TO OUR ECONOMY IF IT CONTINUES FOR
ANY LENGTH OF TIME. WE URGE YOU TO TAKE WHATEVER STEPS RE
FORM 0805 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, U.
NECESSARY TO STOP THIS STRIKE
2
L A BURCHAM CHAIRMAN F W WOOLWORTH CO 233 BROADWAY NEW YORK
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NY 10007.
3
2
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April 8, 1970
Mr. T. R. Dreyer, President
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
26 Court Street
Brooklyn, New York
Dear Mr. Dreyer:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 18, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
She White Mjense
1970 MAR 19 PM 2 31
WA128 AE (SY VXY069) PDB
BROOKLYN NY MAR 18 NFT
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE STRIKE BY POSTAL WORKERS IN BROOKLYN WILL VERY SHORTLY
PARALYZE COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY. ITS EFFECTS WILL SPREAD TO THOSE
3
LOW- INCOME CITIZENS RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN WELFARE
PAYMENTS AND SOCIAL SECURITY AND MANY OTHERS. FIRMS WHO DEPEND
UPON CUSTOMER REMITTANCES AND ORDERS WILL FIND IT INCREASINGLY
2
DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN OPERATIONS. ACCORDING TO INFORMED SOURCES,
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THE STRIKE IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL CODE. PROMPT AND
DECISIVE ACTION MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID THESE CATASTROPHIC
CONSEQUENCES
T R DREYER PRESIDENT BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
3
2
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
50670
April 8, 1970
Mr. Wilson S. Johnson, President
National Federation of Independent Business
San Mateo, California
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 19, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
White Moane
1970 MAR 20 AM 3.44
WA071 CE (L SEA032) PDB 4 EXTRA
WUX SAN MATEO CALIF 19 926A PST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
CONTINUED DEFIANCE OF GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY BY POSTAL WORKERS MAKES
MANDATORY DRASTIC GOVERNMENTAL ACTION IF GOVERNMENT IS TO BE
3
PRESERVED. RECOMMEND SUBSTANTIAL MONETARY FINES AGAINST UNION AND
LOSS OF CIVIL SERVICE STANDING FOR THOSE WHO REFUSE TO HONOR
FORM 0805 PRINTED BY THE
COURT ORDER
2
ILSON S JOHNSON PRES NATL FED OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS.
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April 8, 1970
Mr. Eugene Deaven, President
United Federation of Postal Clerks
Local 1566
Box 3421
Harrisburg, Pa.
Dear Mr. Deaven:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 23, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
8,
10
Wd
FORM 0805 5 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, U.S.A. U. S.
1970 MAR 3
LSA144 812P EST MAR 23 70 (11)PC341
P HGA493 JK PD 1 EXTRA HARRISBURG PENN 23 737P EST
PRESIDENT RICHARD M NIXON
WHITE HOUSE WASHDC
IN THE PAST YOU HAVE ASKED FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE SILENT MAJORITY.
NOW THE SILENT MAJORITY IS ASKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT. HAVE FAIR
AND TRUE NEGOTATIONS WITH THE UNITED FEDERATION ox POSTAL
CLERKS THE UNION THAT HAS UPHELD THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED
STATES. SUPPORT A FAIR POSTAL REFORM SENATE BILL S3613
EUGENE DEAVEN PRESIDENT UNITED FEDERATION OF POSTAL CLERKS
LOCAL 1566 BOX 3421 HARRISBURG PENN
(805).
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April 8, 1970
Mr. Robert E. Slaughter, Executive
McGraw Hill
330 West 42nd Street
New York, New York
Dear Mr. Slaughter:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 19, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Etje Mhite Доива
WA062 CE (S LLM180) PDB
1970 MAR 20 AM 3 28
SLDX NEW YORK NY 19 352P EST
THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
POSTAL STRIKE CREATING SERIOUS STRAIN ON OUR PUBLISHING OPERATIONS.
IN ADDITION TO SHUTTING OFF REGULAR FLOW OF TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC,
3
EDUCATIONAL AND BUSINESS INFORMATION TO READERS AND USERS,
PRINTED
THUS IMPAIRING PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT IN AMERICA, MAIL EMBARGO
0805
HAVING PAINFUL AND OPPRESSIVE EFFECT ON OUR COSTS. URGE EMPLOYMENT
FORM
2
ALL AVAILABLE MEANS TO RESTORE POSTAL SYSTEMS FULL ACTIVITY
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ROBERT E SLAUGHTER EXECUTIVE MCGRAW HILL NEW YORK.
3
2
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April 8, 1970
Mr. John W. White, President
District 2 National Allies of Postal
and Federal Employees
2025 E. North Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland
Dear Mr. White:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 23, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
1970 MID 23 PM 9 50
FORM 0805 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, U.S.A. U. S.
LSA038 1151A EST MAR 23 70 (44)PB061
P BRA297 MG PDF 7 EXTRA BALTIMORE MD 23 1100A EST
PRESIDENT M NIXON
WHITE HOUSE WASHDC
YOU ARE URGED TO REFRAME FROM USING FEDERAL TROOPS OR THE NATIONAL
GUARDS TO REPLACE STRIKING POSTAL EMPLOYEES YOU ARE ALSO REQUESTED
TO INVITE NAPFE E PRESIDENT ASHBY G SMITH TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE DECISION MAKING ON THE STIKE GRIEVANCES DEALING WITH EXECUTIVE
ORDER 11491 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MASSIVE ADVERSE ACTION
AGAINST BLACK EMPLOYEES AND OUR OPPOSITION IN COMBINING POSTAL
PAY WITH POSTAL REFORMS COULD ALSO BE DISCUSSED AT THIS TIME
JOHN W WHITE PRESIDENT DISTRICT 2 NATIONAL ALLIES OF POSTAL
AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES 2025 E NORTH AVE BALTIMORE MD
(1138).
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April 8, 1970
Mr. James W. Griebling, President
Branch 471 National Letter Carriers
Mason City, Iowa
Dear Mr. Griebling:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 22, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am ennlosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
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April 8, 1970
Mr. Richard R. Sutton, President
Local 306 United Federation of Postal Clerks
Mason City, Iowa
Dear Mr. Sutton:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 22, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
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THE WHITE HOUSE
A SPECIAL MEETING OF CARRIERS AND CLERKS WAS HELD AT 4PM SUNDAY
MARCH 22, OVER NINETY PERCENT MEMBERSHIP PRESENT. ALMOST UNANIMOUS
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VOTE TO "GO ALONG WITH AND HONOR THE 5 DAY MORITORIUM AGREED
WITH THE 7 EXCLUSIVE NATIONAL POSTAL UNIONS."
WE URGE AND BEG OF YOU TO USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO EXPEDITE
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THE NEGOTIATIONS FOR A FAIR SALARY INCREASE. REGARDLESS OF
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WHETHER OR NOT THE WILDCAT STRIKERS RETURN TO WORK, WE THE
WORKING EMPLOYEES SHOULD NOT BE PENALIZED FOR WILDCAT ACTIONS.
WE HAVE NEVER STRUCK AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN BEHIND IN COST OF
LIVING INCREASES.
RESPECTFULLY
JAMES W GRIEBLING PRES BRANCH 471 NALC LETTER CARRIERS MASON
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CITY IOWA RICHARD R SUTTON PRES LOCAL 306 UNITED FEDERATION
POSTAL CLERKS MASON CITY IOWA.
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Mr. Jerome C. Fox, President
Branch 100 National Association of
Postal Supervisors
225 West 34th Street
New York, New York
Dear Mr. Fox:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 22, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
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April 8, 1970
Mr. M. Sitfin, President
Branch 68 National Association of
Postal Supervisors
271 Washington Street
Brooklyn, New York
Dear Mr. Sitfin:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 22, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
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THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WE APPEAL TO YOU ON BEHALF OF THE 2500 SUPERVISORS OF
THE MANHATTAN AND BROOKLYN POSTAL SERVICE WHO ARE ON DUTY MAINTAINING
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SECURITY OF THE MAIL AT THIS VERY MOMENT TO TAKE IMMEDIATE
ACTION TO END THIS DEVASTATING STRIKE THAT IS PARALYZING OUR
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COUNTRY AND CAUSING A BITTERNESS THAT MAY LONG LINGER ON AFTER
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THE ISSUES ARE SETTLED WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL AS A
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POSSIBLE MEANS TO GET OUR PEOPLE BACK TO WORK YOU MR PRESIDENT
ARE THE ONE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS APPEAR ON TV AND RADIO AND OFFER
TO OUR PEOPLE A 5.4 PER CENT PAY INCREASE FOR ALL LEVELS RETROACTIVE
TO JANUARY 1, 1970 ALSO 5.7 PER CENT FOR ALL LEVELS EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 1970 THESE PAY INCREASES SHOULD TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY
FRINGE BENEFITS AS WELL AS THE POSTAL AUTHORITY TO BE NEGOTIATED
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IMMEDIATELY ON THE RETURN TO WORK OF ALL POSTAL PEOPLE
JEROME C FOX PRESIDENT BRANCH 100 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
POSTAL SUPERVISORS AND M SITFIN PRESIDENT BRANCH 68 NATIONAL
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April 8, 1970
Mr. N. T. Wolkomir, President
National Federation of Federal Employees
1737 H. Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Wolkomir:
The President has asked me to reply to your telegram of
March 20, 1970, concerning the work stoppage in the post
office and the status of various Federal pay proposals.
I trust that you are pleased by the outcome of the negotiations
between the several AFL-CIO unions and representatives of
the Administration. For your information, I am enclosing a
copy of the President's message to the Congress. We are
hopeful of prompt action on the recommendations arising
from the agreements which have been reached.
The President was pleased to receive your suggestions.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
Enclosure
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REAFFIRMED, WE ARE INTIMATELY MINDFUL AND CONCERNED OVER THE
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IN ITS CONSTITUTION SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1917, AND REPEATEDLY
AWARE. WHILE THE NFFE HAS HAD AN UNEQUIVOCAL NO-STRIKE CLAUSE
PROLONGED FRUSTRATIONS OF VARIOUS KINDS OF WHICH YOU ARE KEENLY
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THE POSTAL STRIKE. THIS STRIKE HAS ARISEN OUT OF REPEATED AND
THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DEEPLY DEPLORES
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE PRESIDENT
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PLIGHT OF POTAL EMPLOYEES AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AS THEIR PAY
HAS FALLEN INCREASINGLY BEHIND AND AS THE GOVERNMENT OVER A
LONG PERIOD OF YEARS HAS FAILED TO EXERCISE STRONGLY PROGRESSIVE
LEADERSHIP AS AN EMPLOYER. MR PRESIDENT WE RESPECTFULLY URGE
YOU TO TAKE PROMPT AND CONSTRUCTIVE STEPS LOOKING TOWARD BOTH
A RESOLUTION OF THE POSTAL STRIKE AND TO REMOVE THE ROOT CAUSES
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WHICH HAVE LED TO SUCH EXTREME ACTION. WE SUGGEST AMONG OTHERS
THE FOLLOWING IMMEDIATE STEPS: (1) AN ADMINISTRATION STATEMENT
TO THE CONGRESS URGING IMMEDIATE ACTION ON THE PAY LEGISLATION
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TO IMPLEMENT FULLY THE COMPARABILITY PAY PRINCIPLE FOR ALL
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FEDERAL AND POSTAL EMPLOYEES, IN LINE WITH YOUR STRONGLY ENUNCIATED
COMMITMENT TO THAT PRINCIPLE. A STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
TO THIS EFFECT COUPLED WITH AN APPEAL TO THE STRIKERS TO RETURN
TO THEIR JOBS IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST COULD PROVE DECISIVE
AND WOULD HAVE A WIDE AND SALUTARY EFFECT. (2) DISASSOCIATE
THE POSTAL CORPORATION PROPOSAL FROM PAY LEGISLATION. (3) IMMEDIATE
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REASSESSMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CAUSES OF THE STRIKE AND
PROBE THE REASONS FOR THE WIDESPREAD UNEASE AND EMPLOYEE FRUSTRATION
EVIDENT IN MANY DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SOME OF RECENT ORIGIN
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AND OTHERS WHICH HAVE DEVELOPED OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS PRIOR
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TO THIS ADMINISTRATION. (4) PROMPT RE-EXAMINATION OF EXECUTIVE
ORDER 11491 WITH A VIEW TOWARD LIBERALIZATION OF ITS PROVISIONS
TO MAKE IT MORE ACCEPTABLE TO EMPLOYEES AND MORE POSITIVE IN
ITS APPROACH AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT COOPERATION
IN THE FEDERAL SERVICE. A STRIKE REPRESENTS A MASSIVE BREAKDOWN
IN UNDERSTANDING. THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
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FOR SOME TIME HAS CALLED ATTENTION TO THE HAZARDS OF A MOUNTING
COMMUNICATIONS GAP. WE BELIEVE THAT YOU MR PRESIDENT BY POSITIVE
CONSTRUCTIVE AND UNDERSTANDING ACTION CAN NOW BRIDGE THAT GAP
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TO END THE POSTAL STRIKE AND OF PERHAPS EVEN GREATER SIGNIFICANCE
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TO IMPROVE IN A VERY ESSENTIAL WAY EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS
THROUGHOUT THE FEDERAL SERVICE. RESPECTFULLY
NT WOLKOMIR PRESIDENT.
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