Instead , Lewis would empower eight member of the CIO 's 42 executive committee members .
This decision came in response particularly from Philip Murray and Sidney Hillman , the CIO 's two vice presidents , that pre-dated the Hitler - Stalin Pact ( announced the previous month ) .
Lewis would empower eight member of the CIO 's 42 executive committee members .
This decision came in response particularly from Philip Murray and Sidney Hillman , the CIO 's two vice presidents , that pre-dated the Hitler - Stalin Pact ( announced the previous month ) .