Five Day Week Could Cut Unemployment Says Green
New York City based report cites William Green of the AFL arguing a universal five day week is the most effective move to relieve unemployment. He notes shorter weeks boost leisure and citizenship while production rises due to industrial adaptability and mechanization.
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New York City
ILNS
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Harvard Business Review
Green
Mr Green
Baltimore & Ohio clerks adopt five and a half day week
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and B O management agree on a five and a half day workweek for about 1500 employees. The 90 day trial period includes no layoffs and guarantees six eight hour days per scheduled position. Clerks accept reduced pay to aid unemployment relief.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Bal Amer
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
How to Improve Yourself and Existing Conditions
Dr James M. Heady spoke at the Labor Temple auditorium urging union made goods and the union label. He argued the will to improve determines life outcomes and that demanding union products lifts wages and conditions, promising a 60 day improvement.
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San Francisco
James M. Heady
Labor Temple
Labor Clarion
Hilong
No Steel Price War Expected by Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal reports no general price war in the steel industry, arguing such moves would cut profits and hurt consumers. Wage adjustments for labor may occur, but price cuts are not seen as good business.
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New York
Wall Street Journal
Steel Trust
State bill teaches accident prevention in public schools
Trenton New Jersey notes the legislature approved a bill requiring the teaching of accident prevention in public schools to reduce injuries and save lives.
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Trenton
N. J
Wages Backed as Key to Aged Welfare Says Labor Chief
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, urges high wages to prevent old age dependency. He cites rising 65 plus population, wage inadequacy, and employer discrimination against workers over 40 as driving pension needs. He calls for state supervised old age pension funds with 65 eligibility and at least 800 dollars yearly benefits. The Kansas Federation of Labor meets in Salina on May 18.
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New York City
ILNS
William Green
Green
American Federation of Labor
Siery Union Reopens Drive in Berks County
Reading Pennsylvania reports the Siery Union restarts its mass organizing drive in Berks County led by General Representative Bo F Callaghan with organizer Hoffman and a corps of volunteers. The move follows wage-cutting warnings as mills operate irregularly and surplus goods menace the trade, with cooperation from Federated Trades Council and other labor groups.
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Siery Union
Berks County
Reading
ILNS
Hoffman
Federated Trades Council
Hoffmann
Trades Council
Callaghan
Federated ‘Trades Council
Philadelphia
Pay Cuts Grave Peril, Julius Klein Asserts
Dr. Julius Klein, assistant secretary of commerce, warns wage cuts threaten economic stability. He cites 1920 and 1921 events, urges maintaining jobs, cites 1931 public works spending of 725 million dollars and compares it to 275 million in a recent year to show rising federal activity.
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Julius Klein
Washington
ILNS
Columbia
Hoover
Bersome
Farm wages fall to 1916 level near spring planting
Washington reports farm wages on April 1 at their lowest since 1916, driven by weak industrial employment that swells farm labor supply and by falling prices for farm products. The bureau notes the drop from January 1 to April 1 is unusual for the usual spring wage rise.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Oil on five day week by Standard Oil of California
San Francisco report states Standard Oil of California shifts its production department to a five day week affecting field and pipeline operators. The move aligns with broader industry trends toward standardized work schedules.
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San Francisco
Standard Oil Company of California
War on illiteracy urged by Wilbur
Washington says illiteracy declines show progress despite rising concerns. He cites Bureau of the Census data claiming a 12.6 percent drop over the last decade with states like District of Columbia Alabama and Mississippi reporting large reductions.
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Wilbur
Washington
Bureau
District of Columbia
Alabama
Misaisipipi
Avkarsan
John Mossioi Resigns from Union Board Over Health
John Mossioi resigns from the Indianapolis health compelled International Board after 32 years with the United Mine Workers. A review in a journal notes his departure from the old guard within the union and hints at internal tensions.
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Indianapolis
Tuk
Pisin
Internstional
Bowrd Ne Auditues
Unite
Chat Jwehion
Old Guard
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Richman
Hamilton
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High Street
Court House
Labor
Salina
Kan
Kansas Federation of Labor
Union
John Mossoi
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