Vintage 1959 Social Security and You GM Employee Booklet Benefits Taxes Ephemera

Vintage 1959 Social Security and You GM Employee Booklet Benefits Taxes Ephemera

Vintage 1959 “Social Security and You” booklet explaining the new Social Security benefits and taxes taking effect in 1959. Published for General Motors men and women by the Information Rack Service of the General Motors Personnel Staff.

Fantastic mid-century informational ephemera filled with period cartoon illustrations, charts and easy-to-follow explanations of Social Security retirement, survivor and disability benefits. Topics include eligibility, quarters of coverage, survivor payments, Social Security taxes, trust funds and benefit amounts.

The booklet documents an important change in Social Security history. Beginning in 1959, the employee and employer contribution rates increased to 2.5% each and the taxable wage base increased to $4,800.

A particularly fun piece for collectors of General Motors memorabilia, Social Security history, labor history, government ephemera, economics, mid-century graphic design and vintage advertising.

Condition
Vintage preowned condition with expected age-related handling wear, light creasing and minor marks. Center fold/crease visible. Please review photos closely for condition and contents.

Size
Approximately 8 x 5.5 inches

Materials
Printed paper

Colors
Light blue, cream and black

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