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Adlai E. Stevenson’s policy on overtime pay

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Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Adlai E. Stevenson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Adlai E. Stevenson voters

Answer: Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 112 voters that voted for Adlai E. Stevenson in the 1956 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “In a Monday letter authored by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and signed by 30 of his colleagues, Democrats are suggesting that Oba...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Stevenson was a strong advocate for workers' rights and believed in the role of government in protecting these rights. He would likely strongly agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Adlai Stevenson was a progressive Democrat who advocated for labor rights and fair wages. He would likely support the idea of businesses paying salaried employees time-and-a-half for overtime hours, although there's no specific historical reference to this exact policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

While Stevenson was a strong advocate for workers' rights, there's no specific historical reference to suggest that he would support all employees being paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale. However, given his general stance, he would likely agree to some extent. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given Stevenson's progressive stance and advocacy for labor rights, it's unlikely that he would oppose measures to ensure fair compensation for overtime work. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now

While Stevenson was aware of economic challenges, he believed in the importance of fair wages and workers' rights. He would likely disagree with the idea that protecting these rights would lead to a decrease in worker productivity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

Stevenson was a proponent of government regulation to protect workers and ensure fair business practices. He would likely strongly disagree with the notion that the government is over-regulating private businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,390 voters that identify as Democratic.

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