Machinists Union Backs Apprenticeship Training Program
The International Association of Machinists issues a formal position statement endorsing long term on the job apprenticeship oversight by journeyman craftsmen. It sets the apprenticeship at four years with a cap of 21 entering ages and a ratio of one apprentice to ten journeymen, urging cooperation with federal training efforts and industry absorption limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Brown
International Association of Machinists
Federal Committee On
War boom drives job placements to near 350000 in May
Washington reports state employment security agencies placed almost 350000 jobs in May an about 20 percent rise from April plus 84000 supplemental placements. May benefit payments reached 54900000 with 7300000 claims filed and at least 1400000 claimants paid. Nonagricultural employment rose about 240000 from April to May lifting totals about 1 million above last year while rapid expansion continues in war materials industries including aircraft engines shipyards and metalworks.
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Washington,d. C
ILNS
Federal
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
Social Security Board
Frances Perkins
Miss Perkins
Employment in May Surges to Nearly Threefold 1987 Level
May employment climbed sharply reaching nearly triple the figure from 1987 as job growth accelerated. The report notes substantial gains across sectors with notable increases in manufacturing and services. Analysts warn of inflation risks but credit policy stimulus for the upturn.
Patman Bill Killed in House by Subcommittee
Washington D C ILNS The Patman anti chain store tax bill known as H R 1 is dead. A Ways and Means sub committee rejected the measure and amendments and adjourned without date after a seven week hearings. Labor and AFP affiliated unions testified against the bill saying it would hurt jobs and raise living costs.
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Washington, D. C
Ilns
House
Ways and Means
AFP
of L
Radio Stations Warned Against Propaganda
In Washington DC the National Association of Broadcasters warned radio stations carrying foreign language programs to exercise extreme precautions against disseminating un-American propaganda. The association urged managers to scrutinize scripts in advance and to discipline any ad libbing or deviations from prepared copy, especially in metro areas with large foreign born populations.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Trade Association For the Industry
National Association of Broadcasters
Two Big News Services Sign Pact With Telegraphers Union
New York City ILNS reports the Commercial Telegraphers Union agreed June 28 with Associated Press and International News Service affecting nearly 1,000 telegraph workers. AP cuts hours to 37 per week, with wage raises up to 20 dollars weekly for about 100 operators and reclassifications. INS raises from 2.50 to 7.50 weekly on a 36 28 hour five day week. Agreements run one year. UP pact lasts until 1941. Union officers and boards named.
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New York City
ILNS
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Associated Press and
International News Service
Associated Press
United Press
United Press Agreement
Harry S. Leimbach
Harry A. Ulrickson
Kansas City
James P. Meagher
New York
Frank B. Powers
Arbitration Board
INS
Arthur Markel
Frank Rotella
Washington, D. C
Wage Hour Division Bottleneck Denied
Washington report details Col. Philip B. Fleming of the Labor Department stating the Wage and Hour Division has approved all apprentice certificate applications. He notes 87 exemptions for apprentice training and rejects claims of a national bottleneck, urging accuracy about the costs of starting wages and readiness to process applications promptly.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
National Defense
Department of Labor
Philip B. Fleming
Act
Fleming
Vacations with Pay Demanded by Chicago Bakers Union
Local bakers unions submit proposed contracts to employers insisting on paid vacations. The Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union reports the push for vacation benefits in bargaining talks across Chicago shops.
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Bakers’ Journal
Chicago
New York Program Draws NYA Fund
Allocation of 67 884 000 among 48 states New York City and the District of Columbia for the NYA work program for July 1 1940 to June 30 1941 announced by NYA Administrator Aubrey Williams Funds are distributed by youth population and aim to employ needy 18 to 24 year olds on publicly sponsored projects to provide work experience and training with emphasis on mechanical trades to support defense related industry growth.
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Ington
D. C
ILNS
New York City
District of Columbia
National Youth Administration
NYA
Aubrey Williams
United States
Williams
Committee Set Up To Advise On War Defense Housing
The National Association of Housing Officials formed a committee on defense housing to guide local public housing agencies and the federal government on emergency housing. The panel aims to adapt low cost public housing for expanded populations in war defense industry towns and army and navy post communities.
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Chicago, MI
SLNS
National Association of Housing Officials
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GEO. Kappel
Patman
Bill
Cincinnati
A. F. of i
Chicago Market CO
Awnu Servicer
Associated Press and International News Service
Powers
Robert H. Jackson
Department of Justice
Dies Committee
American Communications Association
Commercial Telegraphers' Union
Rede
CTU
Jackson
James L. Ely
Federal Communications Commission
N. Y
Kalefor
Gila
Edison General Electric CO
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