Green Rejects All Draft Panaceas As No Cure For Manpower Problems
AFL President William Green, speaking at the International Union of Operating Engineers convention in Chicago, denounced National Service Act proposals and 4-F drafting. He urged labor to rely on voluntary cooperation, warned against totalitarian methods, praised workers for wartime production, and proposed free union membership for returning servicemen without initiation fees.
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Chicago
AFL
William Green
Congress
International Union of Operating Engineers
Green
American Federation of Labor
America
Mr. Green
4-F
Navy
Seabees
Manpower Group Endorses McNutt Civilian Control of Labor
The War Manpower Commission committee of labor, industry and agriculture endorses Chairman Paul V. McNutt’s push for voluntary methods under civilian control to solve manpower issues. It also approves special occupational deferment for ages 22 to 25 and sets up a sub committee to review the program and propose strengthening steps no later than April 25, 1944.
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Washington, D. C
Management-Labor Policy Committee
The
War Manpower Commission
Paul V. McNutt
Management Labor Policy Committee
National Management-Labor Policy Committee
Raleigh Cigarettes Drive Aims Army Overseas Support
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America continues its push to send union label Raleigh cigarettes to armed forces overseas. National headquarters reports orders totaling over half a million, with locals and the international union planning to aid fighters abroad through the war's end.
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Indianapolis
United Brotherhood of Carpenters’ and Joiners of America
International Union
AFL Post War Plan Aims to Ban War for Global Prosperity
The AFL Post-War Committee outlines a program to banish war, promote world prosperity, and safeguard democracy. It urges a United Nations Commission, a permanent court, expanded ILO, and world economic safeguards, with domestic actions to ensure full postwar production and jobs. The report emphasizes peace through international cooperation and adherence to Atlantic Charter principles.
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New York City
American Federation of Labor
AFL
Executive Council
International Organization of Peace
United Nations
U. S. Senate
United Nations Commission
Administration of
International Justice
Permanent Court of International Justice
Supreme Judicial Ibunal
World Organization For Peace
International Institute
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation
International Labor Organization
Judge holds FBI agents liable in search and seizure case
U.S. Judge Ralph Jenney in Los Angeles rebuked FBI agents for civil liability doubts, ruling officers are liable when acting outside authority or in a wanton, malicious, unlawful manner. The suit, by Mankind United Associates members, seeks damages for unlawful searches. Bell case noted no warrant and federal jurisdiction limits.
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New York City
ULNS
Tho
Ralph Jenney
Federal District Court
Los Angeles
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Lorvin Andrews
A. L. Wirin
American Civil Liberties Union
Mankind United Associates
Egents
Arthur L. Bell
Bell
Jenney
Weirton Arrests Draw U S Inquiry and Aid Request
Twenty five United Steel Workers CIO were arrested in Weirton West Virginia for unlawful assembly. The ACLU offered aid and the DOJ Civil Rights Section was asked to investigate. Governor Neely ordered state police to protect union handbill distribution at the plant gates. The union resumed distributing handbills to workers near the plant gates.
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Tharleston
W. Va
ILNS
United Steel Workers Cio
Weirton
Jowal
American Civil Liberties Union
Department of Justice
Matthew M. Neely
Weirton Co
United Steel Workers
British Longshoremen Win 1 Shilling Daily Wage Rise
After months of negotiation, British longshoremen gain a wage increase of 1 shilling per day, reported by the American office of the International Transport Workers' Federation.
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New York City
ILNL
Internaional Transport Workers’ Federation
Planes Hit New Production Peak In March Output
Washington March aircraft output set an all time monthly record with 9118 planes produced and airframe weight surpassing 103 million pounds. 86.5 percent were tactical types including bombers fighters and transports. April outlook remains strong but model changes may constrain further gains.
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Washington, D
C. E. Wilson
Aircraft Production Board
Wilson
Boeing Aircraft Company
APL
Maximum Jobless Benefits Increased In Illinois
Illinois increased unemployment benefits to 20 dollars per week starting April 1. The total annual maximum remains 860 dollars, but eligible workers meet 20 dollars weekly for 18 weeks rather than 18 dollars for 20 weeks. The higher rate has been available to ex service members since July 1, 1943, with 97 750 dollars paid to 1026 veterans through February 20, 1944.
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Murphy
63D General Assembly
More Fishing Workers Needed Boston
War Manpower Commission recruits skilled and unskilled men and women for the fishing industry. Chairman Paul V. McNutt announced from Washington that Boston will be a major center for the drive. The industry employs about 200,000 workers, and 64,600 more are required beyond replacements to meet rising fish product demand.
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Boston
War Manpower Commission
Paul V. McNutt
Washington
McNutt
Teamsters Union Backs Roosevelt For Fourth Term
Indianapolis report notes Daniel J. Tobin head of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters indorses President Roosevelt for a fourth term in the current issue of the International Teamster. The magazine features a full page Roosevelt portrait with the caption Our Candidate.
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Teamsters
Indianapolis
ILNS
Daniel J. Tobin
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Roosevelt
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Manpower Group
M’nutt
Chicago Market CO
Rarin
Food and Agriculture Administration
Beaumont
Texas
Linden
New Jersey
Butler County
U. S
FBI
U.S
Illinois
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