U. S. Unemployment Insurance Faces State Obstacles
A December issue of Social Security reports constitutional hurdles across 48 states in adopting unemployment insurance under the federal act. Only seven states may impose payroll excise taxes. 22 need amendments, 19 doubtful, and Oregon is the only state with a new unemployment insurance law amid pension expansion reaching 39 states and DC.
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District of Columbia
Supreme Court to Rule Quickly on Guffey Coal Act
The Supreme Court in Washington will hear the Guffey coal act case without delay. The court granted direct test case review from J Walter Carter of Carter Coal Company and agreed to hear two related appeals from Louisville Kentucky.
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Milwaukee Judge Proposes Interstate Commerce Theory
Federal Judge F A Geiger defends a new theory of interstate commerce to block NLRB hearings against Infant Locks Company, arguing that buying materials outside Wisconsin and selling products outside the state does not prove interstate commerce. The carrier barber example underscores his stance as the NLRB appeals this ruling. The Hosiery Federation reports union-busting claims amid Geiger's injunctions and opposition from labor officials.
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Infant Locks Company
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Haverhill Shoe Firms Sign Pacts With Union
In Haverhill Massachusetts twelve large shoe manufacturers signed year long pacts with the Boot and Shoe Workers Union effective January 1. Wages stay near current levels with a new 40 hour work week provision. About 3000 workers are affected.
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Fifty More Cities Report Plans For Labor in Birthday Balls
Washington report notes at least fifty cities plan labor participation in the Presidents Birthday Ball on January 30. Labor groups classify plans into independent celebrations, joint community events, or fundraising without a ball. Secretary Matthew Woll urges use of funds to fight infantile paralysis with most money staying in local communities.
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Georgia Warm Springs Foundation
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Picketing Threat in New York Hosiery Trade
New York city stores face potential picketing as the American Federation of Hosiery Workers presses for union hours and wages in dye and finishing plants. AFL secretary John Edelman cites 24 hour service demands by buyers. Warren Montross says no extra cost is needed to raise wage and hour standards.
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John W. Edelman
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
National Consumers League
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Warren Montross
To Study Unemployment In Europe for President
Robert L. Duknson, executive director of the Pennsylvania Relief Board, will study unemployment problems in Europe for a year as a representative of President Roosevelt. Gov. George Earle announced Johnson of Time magazine has resigned as Pennsylvania relief administrator and plans to depart December 11, with intentions to leave for Europe around January 15.
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Morrell Co Accused in Sioux Falls Strike Brutality
Patrick E. Gorman of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen accuses John Morrell Co. of brutality during the Sioux Falls strike. Pickets were unarmed as about 400 strikebreakers attacked them with clubs, injuring several. Vice President McCoy was clubbed and treated at a first aid station. Officials allegedly backed by law enforcement refused investigation.
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Patrick E. Gorman
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
North America
John Morrell Co
Sioux Falls
Morrell Company
Pennsylvania
McCoy
Labor Act Wins and Loses in D C Courts
In Washington District of Columbia courts the national labor act faced mixed outcomes. Judge Adkins denied petitions to halt NLRA elections at Gate City Cotton Mills and for East Point Georgia workers. EEhels and others argued over weekly wages while labor board elections were blocked. Chief Justice Wheat later indicated plans to enjoin NLRA elections among Atlantic Coast Line employees for bargaining units.
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