Labor Federation Launches Nation-Wide Organizing Drive
The American Federation of Labor unveils a broad organizing campaign with 800 local committees nationwide surveying unorganized plants. President William Green says the effort aims to promote collective bargaining and curb sensationalism while avoiding strikes. The textile sector also sees a separate push led by Frank P. Fenton. United Textile Workers reports recent wage talks with gains for members.
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Labor leaders press for unity talks with Roosevelt
In Washington, President Roosevelt urged resumption of AFL CIO unity negotiations after separate talks with William Green and John L Lewis. Green said the AFL would meet when the CIO committee is ready, while Lewis warned against predicting timing amid Neutrality Act shipping impacts.
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Ohio Eighteenth In Average Award Paid To Jobless
Ohio's unemployment compensation pays the unemployed an average weekly benefit of 10.56 dollars, ranking seventeenth in the nation. The article compares Ohio wages with Michigan New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin Indiana and other states, noting the discrepancy between high earnings and lower benefits and detailing rules for calculating benefits under the Ohio law and actions by the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation.
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War Service Clause In Union Contract
Flint Michigan reports a new contract between the Marvel Schebler carburetor division of Borg Warner and the United Automobile Workers Union includes a war service clause. It guarantees reemployment after military service with seniority preserved, claimed to be the first such clause in the industry and tied to broader Chrysler labor disputes.
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Minimum wage urged for knitted underwear industry
A special wage hour industry committee unanimously recommended a national minimum wage of 33 1/3 cents per hour for about 16 000 workers in knitted underwear and commercial knitting. John L. Lewis refused to comment on Roosevelt's proposal for labor peace and a 60,000 worker group.
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Wage-Hour Suit Against Cincinnati Union Terminal
The Wage and Hour Division of the U S Department of Labor files a federal suit against Cincinnati Union Terminal Company to stop alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The action seeks evidence the company failed to pay the $12.60 weekly minimum and coerced workers into submitting false tip reports.
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Federal Agencies Act to Aid Farm Disaster Victims
Four federal agencies will provide up to 33.5 million dollars to aid 115000 farm families across 34 states hit by drought and floods. Acting on orders from President Roosevelt after talks with lawmakers, the Farm Security Administration Farm Credit Administration Disaster Loan Corporation and Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation will offer loans direct aid and emergency food supplies.
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