Campaign For Million Jobs Gains Ground In Nation
The Million Jobs drive led by the American Legion and allied groups reports 137 715 jobs found by noon March 2. Labor unions from 42 states note widespread activity with Ford Minneapolis St Louis and Hamilton openings, and Buffalo Erie County adding nearly 2950 workers funded by made work schemes. Public works and roadbuilding rise as spring job demand grows with farm labor aiding in 17 communities and 11 million pledged for wages.
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New York City
ILNS
United Action For Employment Campaign
Biltmore Hotel
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
Association of ‘National Advertisers
the Legion Auxiliary
Ford Motor Company
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Hamilton
Laughlin China Co
East Liverpool
Firmingham
Ala.) Iron Company
Buffalo
Erie County
New York
Chicago
Hirty
Woll
Organized Labor
Public Works Bond Favored to Create Jobs in Arkansas
Little Rock engineers approve a $100 000 municipal bond issue to fund public works and employ the unemployed. State labor commissioner W A Rooksberg backs federal funds large enough to absorb five million idle workers. He cites 36 000 unemployed in Arkansas with a $61 million annual wage loss.
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Little Rock
Ark
The
Engineers
Club of
W. A. Rooksberg
Rooksberg
Arkansas
UNITED ACTION FOR EMPLOYMENT PROMOTES JOB CREATION
Director Carl Byoir urges a mass coordinated effort to reduce unemployment. He argues that nationwide alignment of employers across cities will prove employment momentum, spur normal spending, and drive broader recovery beyond local hires. ILNS reports auto output rising to 33,764 weekly in late February amid Ford’s upcoming eight cylinder model launch.
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All America
Manitowoc
Wis
Miami
Fla
United Action
International Labor News Service
Washington, D. C
ILNS
United States
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Norris Anti-Injunction Bill Passes in Senate By Big Vote
The Norris anti injunction bill cleared the Senate by 75 to 5 to curb labor disputes and outlaw the yellow dog contract. The measure limits when federal injunctions can issue, guarantees jury trials in contempt cases, and protects press freedom. The bill faces House action, with similar legislation introduced by Representative La Guardia.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Organized Labor
Senate
la Guardia
New York
House
Judiciary Committee
New
United States
New York Spends Hefty Daily on Home Relief
New York City allocates 78000 dollars per day for home relief to more than 90000 of 115000 applicants. Mary L Gibbons, director of Public Welfare, notes 1500000 dollars spent on home relief so far, covering food fuel medical services rent and light. She adds four of five registrants need assistance and half of applicants have no prior social service history.
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New York
New York City
Mary L. Gibbons
Public Welfare
Miss Gibbons
Boston Opens White-Collar Employment Office
Edwin S. Smith commissioner of labor and industry announced a new state employment office in Boston to aid white-collar workers. The service aims to improve public employment for jobless workers and employers.
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Boston
Mass
Edwin S. Smith
Labor and Industry
Smith
Lame Duck Amendment Clears Senate For Ratification Pitch
The Senate approved the Norris lame duck amendment on March 2 by a 7 to 3 vote after a nine year fight. The measure abolishes the December to March short session and sets January 3 start for sessions. It moves presidential term starts to January 20 and requires ratification by 36 states within seven years. Organized labor supports the reform aimed at ending lame duck sessions.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Senate
George W. Norris
Nebraska
State Department
House
Congress
Washington senator proposes six hour day five day week
A bill to require a six hour day and five day week for workers on government projects was introduced by Senator Jones of Washington. It threatens forfeit penalties for contractors who violate the rule and urges keeping idle dollars at work to sustain business and industry.
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Washington
Jones
President Green Calls Shorter Hours Urgent Policy
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor warns that a long period of high unemployment looms unless hours of work are shortened and work is shared. He cites 8.3 million idle workers and 40 million living below health minimums, with 85 hours weekly for all workers atop the issue.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Federation
Registration drive under fire as aliens urged for law
A protest by the American Civil Liberties Union challenged three immigration bills before the House Immigration and Naturalization Committee. Opponents warned compulsory or voluntary alien registration could lead to citizen registries, a vast espionage system, and harassment of millions. The bills include H R 7436 by David Hogg, H R 5093 by John Cable, and H R 7790 by Cable offering voluntary certificates. February unemployment figures show - building 62.5 percent out of work, metal trades 6.8 percent, printing 17.8 percent, and railroads high.
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New York City
SLNS
American Civil Liberties Union
House Committee On Immigration and Naturalization
David Hogg
Indiana
John L. Cable
Ohio
United States
Mr. Cable
Secretary of Labor
Oor
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Ve Workers Union
Leifheit’s
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High Street
Carl Byoir
United Action For Employment
C. W. Gath CO
Se. B Street
Norris
Committee On Judiciary
Reed
Pennylvania
Johnson
California
Congress of
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Rhode Island
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