Labor union urges House to pass slum clearance bill
The American Federation of Labor Executive Council urged Congress to approve continuation of the U S Housing Authority slum clearance and low rent housing program. It warned of job losses in building trades and related industries if amendments authorizing an $800 million extra borrowing are not approved before adjournment.
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American Federation of Labor
House
Executive Council
Washington, D. C
ILNS
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
Congress
United States Housing Authority
U.S.A. A
Senate
House of Representatives
U.S.H.A
Corruption of Liberalism in the United Front
The Labor paper criticizes U S liberals for backing the United Front with a communist minority and failing to defend labor power against government constraints. New Lewis Mumford is cited accusing liberals of betraying justice and humanity, noting a drift toward fascist tolerance and Hitlerism.
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Prom Electrical Workers’ Journal
Labor
United States
United Front
Lewis Mumford
New Republic
Labor groups failed in their function to society claim
A critic asks which labor group has allegedly failed in its societal role, insisting on identifying any liberal aligned factions responsible. The remark questions collective responsibility and calls for naming specific groups involved.
Steady America: Defends Democracy in Crisis
Editor and Publisher warns against postponing the 1940 election or abandoning democracy. He argues the nation faces no reverse and urges proof democracy can operate under stress, citing European turmoil and the need to trust democratic processes.
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France
Britain
United States
Deportation Bill Attacked In Hearings
The American Civil Liberties Union debated Ford bill H. R. 8310 at a second hearing in Washington. The union argued the act cannot be enforced since no body can define who is sympathetic with Communists. It would affect many trade union leaders where Communists are present.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
American Civil Liberties Union
House Immigration Committee
A F L Council Opposes Emotional Effort Labor Law Relaxation
The A F of L Executive Council condemned the emotional effort to suspend labor laws and urged cooperation among management labor and government for national defense. It rejected a large apprentice surge as impractical citing Britain 1914 experience and called for protecting workers while supporting defense production.
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Federal
Great Britain
Europe
Roosevelt
Walsh- Healey
College Women Fight Sex Discrimination In Federal Employment
Washington DC ILNS The American Association of University Women announces a campaign by college women to urge political party conventions to adopt platforms opposing discrimination in government jobs based on sex or marital status. Dr Susan M Kingsbury notes 22 states considered bills limiting married women employment in 1939.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
American Association of University Women
Association
Committee On
Washington
Susan M. Kingsbury
Bryn Mawr College
Service workers unionized in New Orleans unit
The American Federation of Labor organized a unit of state city and parish employees in New Orleans. The membership includes Charity Hospital staff and white collar workers from several state departments. An application for a charter covering about 200 prospective members has been filed.
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New Orleans
SLNS
American Federation of Labor
Charity Hospital
President’s Wife Questions Labor Law Changes
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt says at a Washington press conference she does not believe the proposed labor law changes will help workers. She urged careful study and broader public input before any amendments are enacted.
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Washington, D. C
ILNL
Franklin
D. Roosevelt
War Order Plants Show Gain in April
Washington DCApril factory employment fell 0.9 percent or 75000 from March to 99.9 of the 1929 26 average. Weekly payrolls dropped 1.8 percent about 3400000. Gains came from public and private construction and wartime industries offset by declines in coal mines railroads and other factories. Employment rose in aircraft engine and shipyard work as total industrial output remained above last year.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Secretary of Labor
Perkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Labor head appointed New Orleans labor commissioner
A. P. Harvey, president of the New Orleans Trades and Labor Assembly, has been appointed labor commissioner for Louisiana by Governor Jon.
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New Orleans
ILNS
A. P. Harvey
The
New Orleans Trades and Labor Assembly
State of
Louisiana
Jon
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