Illinois Labor Makes Big Legislative Gains
The Illinois States Federation of Labor led by R. G. Soderstrom and Victor A. Olander secured major wins in the recent Illinois General Assembly. Passed measures include ratification of the federal child labor amendment, anti yellow dog contract, and a wage law for women and children, plus workmen compensation, housing provisions, and a 30 hour week plan. Olander’s hard driving tactics were credited for pushing bills out of committee amid late-session pressure.
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Olander
Chicago
ILNL
Illinois States Federation of Labor
R. G. Soderstrom
Victor A. Olander
Ilinois General Assembly
Oleander
Ilinois
Textile Workers Union Acts On Code Delays In New York
The emergency committee of the United Textile Workers meets at New York headquarters to review textile code progress and outline union positions for woolen worsted silk rayon knitted upholstery carpet and pile fabrics. Frank Schweitzer Francis J. Gorman and William F. Kelly will travel to Washington to assist McMahon with codes. Gorman to attend woolen and worsted talks in New England and Pennsylvania. 30 hour week discussed. New members join nationwide as organizers struggle to keep up.
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New York City
ILNS
United Textile Workers of America
New York
Thomas F. McMalon
Roosevelt
NLRA
Frank Schweitzer
Paterson
Francis J. Gorman
United Textile Workers
William F. Kelly
Washington
McMahon
Gorman
New England
Pennsylvania
James Stary
Strike Ties Up Studios
Hollywood production halted at Columbia studios as union workers strike over classification of the studio as independent or a member of the MPPDA. Electro technicians, cameramen, propertymen and other crafts joined in a sympathetic walkout following sound technicians’ strike. Will Hays leads the parent organization.
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Hollywood, Calif
IL NS
Columbia Studios
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc
H. Hays
AFL Warns Recovery Is Largely Speculative
The American Federation of Labor reports in its monthly survey that current industrial gains are largely speculative and threaten a relapse unless wages rise quickly. It notes steel and cotton activity surge but big buyers show no expansion plans, while consumer spending also builds stock ahead of expected price increases. Wages, not profits, must match price rises to sustain recovery.
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American Federation of Labor
Washington, D. C
ILNS
Isteel
Federation
Aion
Muarch
May
Two Millionth Visitor Honored at Chicago Fair
The 2,000,000th guest at A Century of Progress in Chicago received an elephant ride and was publicly honored for achieving the milestone at the world’s fair.
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Kansas City
Tent Makers Industry Codes Set Weekly Wages and 36 Hour Week
Tent and owning manufacturers at a Chicago meeting finalize a code with minimum weekly wages from 13.50 to 18 and a 36 hour week. James McGregor says the code has been sent to General Hugh S. Johnson, with an expected 15,000 jobs if a 16 hour week is adopted. He notes no consultation with employers on the wage rate. A Columbia study suggests 31 a week is needed for a family of five in 1932 living costs.
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Chicago
James McGregor
St. Paul
Hugh S. Johnson
McGregor
Paul H. Nystrom
Columbia University
Nystrom
War on Codes Looms as Industries Delayed
Washington reports a federal drive to force major industries steel oil and automobiles to adopt fair practice codes after the cotton textile code set a precedent. The administration labels holdouts as stalling tactics led by the National Association of Manufacturers aiming to scare workers with unionization. The textile code promises wage hikes overtime rules abolition of child labor and new standards, while other codes await approval and a shorter work week.
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Washington, D. C
TLNS
National Association of Manufacturers
Leslie TL
Frey
Rug Prices Rise 15 Percent as New York Manufactures Hit National Market
New York reports a 15 percent rise in rug prices for dealers nationwide. Prices are now about 20 percent above spring maximums, with no wage increases for workers yet offered. Government pay scales remain frozen until January 1, while organized labor seeks relief through higher wages to offset rug costs.
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New York
Rondwyelt
Churches tied to economy call for social reform
Dr John McDowell as moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly warns that religion and economic life are inseparably linked. He urges Christians to integrate faith into all human relations and stresses that economic systems must rest on conscience and justice, not mere efficiency. He says churches should speak to industry and prevent any program that shelters oppression.
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Charlottesville
ILNS
Drs Johm McDowell
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
United States
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Virginia
McDowell
Mourning visit sparks feud over cat death claims
A Brooklyner family feud erupts as Jinks defends his late aunt’s grief after her cat’s death while relatives accuse him of poisoning it for inheritance. The exchange hints at tensions within the family as accusations surface.
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Asten
Brooklyn Eagle
Rhode Island Sets Truck Driver Hours Regulation
Rhode Island passes a law regulating hours for drivers of motor trucks and public service vehicles. The measure, approved by the legislature, aims to govern work time and rest periods to promote safety on state roads.
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Rhode Island
Province
R. I
ILNB
Highway safety rule limits on duty for commercial drivers
The article states that drivers may not stay on continuous duty beyond twelve hours and must receive at least eight hours of rest. It also notes a maximum of sixteen hours on duty in any twenty four hour period and a requirement of a ten hour off duty period after sixteen hours of work.
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