Social Workers Urged to Fight Parasitic Wages in Relief
Albany report quotes Frieda Miller urging social workers and relief officials to oppose underpaid labor offered to relief recipients. She cites homework contractors and laundries paying pennies an hour, arguing such wages undermine relief programs and NRA minimums.
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Albany, N. Y
ILNS
Frieda S. Miller
Women In
State Department of Labor
Homer F. Andrews
Miss Miller
State Conference of Social Workers
Labor Department
Dual Union Not Recognized by Labor Board
The National Labor Relations Board refused to intervene for the United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania, a dual group seeking equal rights with the United Mine Workers of America. Board member Edwin S. Smith censured the organization for not following Anthracite Conciliation Board umpire J. A. Gorman’s rulings.
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A. F
L. News Service
Wilkes-Barre
National Labor Relations Board
United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
Mine Union
National Board
Pennsylvania
Edwin S. Smith
J. A. Gorman
Anthracite Conciliation Board
Efforts Rise to Bar AF L Led Unions in Key Industries
Reports indicate conference chatter among leaders in the auto and steel sectors over a compromise between company unions and the AF L proposed labor organization. The AF L says it will push aggressive organizing in auto cement and aluminum, with a steel drive soon. No official announcement has been made. Acting without thinking is like shooting without aiming.
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A. F. of
L. News Service
Washington
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Thirty U S Senators Out Over Parker Case Labor Policy
The American Federation of Labor notes that thirty U S senators who backed Judge John J Parker for the Supreme Court in 1930 are out or not seeking re election. It identifies five defeated nominees Fess Hatfield Herbert Reed and Walcott and cites broader labor driven opposition to anti labor measures as Congress prepares for a new session.
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U. S
Parker
A. F
S. News Service
Washington
American Federation of Labor
John
J. Parker
U.S. Supreme Court
John J. Parker
U. S. Supreme Court
Hoover
Senate
Organized Labor
Congress
U. S. Senate
Labor
Allen
Baird
Bingham
Bleage
Broussard
Dale
Gillette
Goldsborough
Gould
Greene
Jones
McCulloch
Oddie
Overman
Ransdell
Shortridge
Simmons
Smoot
Steck
Stephens
Sullivan
Swanson
Thomas
Idaho
Waterman
Watson
Judge Parker
William Green
World employment report shows Sweden only steady gain
The International Labor Office reports global unemployment fell by 3 million in the year to last August, but about 19 million workers remain jobless among a population exceeding 76 million. Sweden is the only country showing steady gains in re employment, highlighting ongoing labor market weaknesses worldwide.
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International Labor Office
Sweden
Employment Uptrend After September Labor Slump
The 1931 employment level was reached in September but rose afterward, per the U S Department of Labor. Frances Perkins cites a textile strike as a factor. manufacturing payrolls fell 6.8 percent while iron and steel and hardware sectors led declines. retail added jobs as seasonal effects fade.
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U. S. Department of Labor
Frances Perkins
Over the Hills to the Poorhouse reflects reform push
United States Senator Royal Copeland predicts next congress will abolish county almshouses known as the poorhouse. He calls the institution a blot but notes prior care for the aged. He argues poverty fear should fade as millions over 60 could remain at home, reducing social costs and preserving dignity.
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A. F
L. News Service
New York
United States
Royal 8. Copeland
Trucking Industry Board Labor Members Appointed
The national recovery administration announces temporary membership and procedure plan for the Trucking Industry National Industrial Relations Board. Members include Allen W. Wilson Boston William G. Fitzpatrick Detroit and S J Cashel St Louis as industry reps. Edward J Tracy NRA Labor Advisory Board Fred Tobin and Thomas O'Brien of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Washington temporary employee representatives.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
National Recovery Administration
National Industrial Relations Board
Allen W. Wilson
Boston
William G. Fitzpatrick
Detroit
S. J. Cashel
St. Louis
Edward J. Tracy
NRA Labor Advisory Board
Fred Tobin
Thomas O'Brien
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Fraternal Delegates Named for International Labor Congress
At the 54th AFL convention fraternal delegates were elected to British Trade Union Congress Henry F. Schmal and Dennis Lane to the Canadian Trades and Labor Congress John A. O’Connell. O’Connell hails from the San Francisco Labor Council. The union button assures you of efficient services.
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American Federation of Labor
Trade Union Congress
Henry F. Schmal
Dennis Lane
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Canadian Trades and Labor Congress
John A. O'Connell
San Francisco Labor Council
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New York State Labor Department
NRA
Garrigs
Edgar K. Wagner
Schwenn Coal Company
RED Jacket Coal
Pocahontas Anthracite Koppers Coke
W. H. Stephan
Prop
Coal and Coke
Savage Auto Supply CO
Maple Avenue
Ais
Vohn
Fess
Ohio
Hatfield
W. Va
Herbert
R. J
Reed
Penna
Walcott
Conn
Anti-Labor
Lsbel
Copeland
Trucking Industry Board
NOJ
Europe
South America
Philco
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