Labor Division Praises Workers Cooperation in Defense Progress
The NDAC Labor Division reports united labor support for the defense program with a small strike footprint. It notes less than one fourth of one percent man-days idle from strikes in 1940 and highlights declines in idle time compared to 1939, plus a broader morale warning against totalitarian systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NDAC
Washington, D. C
ILNS
National Defense Advisory Commission
America
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Railway Brotherhoods
Labor Division
United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
National
W P A Head Says Employment Solves Problems
Howard Hunter, Acting Commissioner of Work Projects, rebukes the National Economy League and defends WPA, arguing it creates jobs and supports defense needs. He cites wage comparisons, urges proof of alleged shortages, and notes about 500000 WPA workers on defense-related projects. A closing quip on guests leaving half empty cigarette packs ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
ILNS
W.pla
National Economy League
Howard
Hunter
League
The
Economy League
W.P.A
W.P. A
AFL Urges Immediate Action as Defense Program Ends
The American Federation of Labor warns of mass unemployment and economic collapse after the defense emergency ends. It urges tax readjustments, public works, housing, factory allocation reviews, and social security revisions to transition to peace and prevent widespread hardship. Announcement notes end of a strike by the Wilmington Building Trades Council, via Frank Sheehan of the U S Department of Labor Conciliation Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Washington, D.C
ILNS
United States
American Federation of Labor
American Federationist
Federation
Defense Housing Administration
Wilmington Building Trades Council
Frank Sheehan
The
Conciliation Service
U. S. Department of Labor
Navy Yard Adopts Six Day Week For 16000 Workers
Portsmouth Va February 8 the Navy Yard switches to a six day 48 hour week for about 16 000 employees in both shops and offices under an order posted by Rear Admiral Manley H Simons commandant.
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Portsmouth
Ilns
Navy Yard
Manley H. Simons
Work at Camp Resumed Near Wilmington After Strike
A strike of workers at Camp Davis the anti air firing center near Holly Ridge ended on March 4, one day after it began. The Holly Ridge site lies about 30 miles from Wilmington and construction resumes promptly.
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Wilmington, N. C
ILNS
Camp Davis
Holly Ridge
Wilmington
Demolition to Clear Slums in Jacksonville Project
Washington reports the United States Housing Authority approves a large demolition in Jacksonville Florida where 657 shacks on 16 blocks will be razed. The Jefferson Madison Homes project spans 50 acres and will offer low rent housing for 708 negro families after extermination is completed.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Jacksonville
Fla
United States Housing Authority
Washington
Jefferson-Madison Homes
Picketing Prolongs Five-Year Stand at Hope Theatre
Providence Rhode Island Local 228 of the IATSE and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators continues its picketing of the Hope Theatre. Union business agent Herbert F. Slater warned of a fight to the finish, potentially lasting years.
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Providence
R. I
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Hope Theatre
Herbert F. Slater
Action on Geyer bill sought in Congress
In Washington the Geyer anti poll tax bill H R 7584 remains blocked in committee. Sponsors urge voters to contact their Representatives and sign a petition to discharge the bill from committee needing 218 House signatures. The measure has organized labor support.
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Washington, D. C
House
Organized Labor
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W. P. A. Head
Tunter
David Webb & Sons
Ross
Happy Landing
U Service
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GEYER
Thor
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