Labor Urges Immediate Volstead Act Modification in Congress
Washington: Mat Woll of the AFL calls for immediate modification of the Volstead act, opposing delay via a referendum. He asserts two-thirds of voters favor change, but Congress must act now to redefine intoxicating liquor and curb gangsters, corruption, and unemployment while addressing broader economic distress.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Matthew Woll
American Federation of Labor
Labor
National Committee For Modification
Women
National
District of Columbia
Woll
Congress
Anita
Industry State Pension Plan Urged by Building Congress
New York Building Congress pension committee urges an industry state plan with compulsory contributions from employers employees and the state. The report cites growing private plans and argues full coverage prevents burdens on the state, citing data from major trades unions and a proposed 600 per year benefit at age 65 for 175 000 trades workers with employer contributions around 3 percent of gross income.
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New York City
ILNS
New York Building Congress
Europe
America
New York
Five Day Week Gains Reported By Labor Bureau
Washington reports a steady rise in the adoption of a five day work week in many cities with building trades moving to the schedule. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes at least 425 209 workers on this basis by year end 1980 and urges a new family budget survey to replace the 1918 study.
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Washington
Ethelbert Stewart
Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States Department of Labor
Stewart
Mately
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers’ Union of America
International Union of Operating Engineers
United Association of Plumbers and Steam Fitters
United Mine Workers
International Typographical Union
New York
Chicago
International Association of Machinists
McGrady
American Federation of Labor
United States Children's Bureau
United States Public Health Service
Movies Chief Resigns Amid Trade Union Leadership Change
William F. Canavan resigns from the Motion Picture Operators and Theatrical Stage Employer. First Vice President William Elliott of Cincinnati succeeds him pending the next convention. Canavan was a longtime leader in the union movement with a strong record of achievement.
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New York City
ILNS
William F. Canavan
Canavan
William ©. Elliott
Cincinnati
A F L Appeals for Liberal Federal Unemployment Relief
Washington reports the American Federation of Labor urging direct federal appropriations for unemployment relief. Edward F. McGrady testified before the Senate committee, highlighting shortages in states and need for aid, with bills seeking 125 to 250 million dollars for relief through 1983.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Senate
Committee On Manufactures
Robert M. la Follete
Edward P. Costigan
Edward F. McGrady
Federation
la Pollette
Senator Costigan
A. P. of L
Mr. McGrady
American Federation of Laprays
Congress of the
United States
Printing Unions sue to block prison labor contracts in Texas
In Travis county district court a suit seeks to enjoin the Texas State Prison board and the board of control from contracting with Item Printing Company Huntsville for state printing. Plaintiffs led by H B McGann and others of the Texas Allied Printing Trades Council allege work would be done by prisoners inside Huntsville Penitentiary and that contracts violate the state constitution which requires contracting for printing. They also claim items lack required prison made goods designation on each article.
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Austin, Tex
ILNS
Travis County
Board of Control
Texas
Huntaville
H. B. McGann
Harris County
Willam B. Arnold
Bexar County
W. N. Strong
John F. Callan
William Milligan
John L. Hauswald
Texas Allied Printing Trades Council
Item Printing Company of
Huntsville
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Construction Leads 1981 Finished Steel Consumption
The construction industry remained the top consumer of finished steel in 1981 with a 2930 share, followed by railroads and automotive, a ranking unchanged from the prior year. In 1929 railroads led, automotive second, and construction third.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Unions Expand Southern Campaign Scope in Biloxi
In Biloxi Mississippi the American Federation of Labor outlines a broadened southern organizing drive with volunteers in key cities. George Googe cites aims to enforce prevailing wage laws on government construction and to push child labor limits, night work bans for women, and stronger compensation statutes.
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Biloxi
Miss
ILNS
American Federation of Labor
George Googe
Savannah
Mississippi
Florida
South Carolina
South
Googe
Holt E. J. Ross
Mississippi River
George
Five Day Week Bills Proposed by La Guardia in Radio Address
New York City progressives in Congress propose a five day week for government build contracts and railroad workers, plus Saturday closings for banks post offices and customs houses. They call for direct appropriations to supplement state and municipal aid to address unemployment and public health needs amid winter hardship.
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New York City
ILNS
Fiorello H. la Guardia
Congress
Federal Reserve System
la Guardia
Pinchot Condemns Unemployment Relief Law
Governor Pinchot allowed the Talbot ten million unemployment relief bill to become law without his signature amid an attorney general opinion that the measure was unconstitutional. He refused his own proposed measures for about forty million in relief, saying it was not fit to sign but could not veto to preserve a chance of constitutionality. He criticized the politicians for dishonesty and noted an artist's view on colors as a universal language.
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Pittsburgh
Pinchot
Commonwealth
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