Labor Will Help in Fight On Hazards that Take Big Toll in Workers' Eyesight
New Orleans reports a joint nationwide campaign by the American Federation of Labor and the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness to prevent industrial eye injuries. President William Green cited costs from blindness, noting 98 percent of accidents are preventable with home and workplace safeguards.
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Abolition of Child Labor and Eight Hour Day Proposed in China
Shanghai cables report Dr. H H Kung minister of industry, commerce and labor of the nationalist government proposes abolition of child labor under 14, an eight hour day, and light work for minors 14 to 16. The plan includes factory recreational facilities, weekly holidays, and protections against dismissals. The Times notes American labor standards influence and envisions enforcement difficulties but calls it a long step toward workers’ betterment under the Nanking government.
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Safety Order Held Up By Interstate Commission
Washington. The Interstate Commerce Commission will withhold enforcement of its order to compel railroads to install automatic train devices and block signals. The commission says progress has been made toward safety by eliminating grade crossings improving bridges and replacing wooden passenger cars.
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Labor Plans Battle for Real Injunction Relief
United States congressmen and labor unions debate relief from injunctions aimed at labor actions. The American Federation of Labor endorses seeking a real remedy and urges repeal or amendment of antitrust laws to prevent misuse against workers and unions.
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Indiana Unions Vow War on Labor Injunctions in Disputes
Indiana labor groups plan a determined push at the year legislature to abolish labor injunctions and to rewrite the workers compensation act. Delegates cited widespread misuse of injunctions, urged equity reform, and backed limits on prison labor and jury verdict rules.
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