Government urges use of U S Employment Service for war labor
The U S Employment Service, part of the Department of Labor, aims to intelligently distribute labor to essential war industries. With 500 branch offices and 20 000 enrollment agents nationwide, it guides workers to jobs where they are most needed and assures fair treatment. Workers should consult a branch office before changing jobs to aid the war effort.
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U. S. Employment Service
Department of Labor
Washington
U. S. Public Service Reserve
France
U. S
Farm Service Division Facts
Organized in February 1918 as a division of the U S Employment Service to solve farm labor mobilization issues. Operates through state U S Employment Service posts and reserve forces with a senior examiner in each state. Cooperates with agricultural agencies postmasters defense councils and unofficial groups to reduce labor shortages. Has shown efficiency by aiding a record wheat harvest described as Safe for Democracy.
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U. S. Employment Service
Department of Labor
U. S. Public Service Reserve
U. S. Boys’ Working Reserve
State Councils of National Defense
Industry and War Effort Unite For National Endurance
President Wilson stresses industry as essential to the war effort and calls employers in war work to halt skilled labor recruitment outside the central agency after August 1 1918. He urges voluntary enlistment through the U S Employment Service and Laravel cooperative efficiency.
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U.S. Employment Service
Woodrow Wilson
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U. S. Dep’t of Labor
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Sec’y
Washington, D. C
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