Green Hails AFL Victory And Labor Wins Across States
AFL President William Green calls the election a mandate for Roosevelt and for labor goals including rapid postwar victory and full employment. He notes anti isolation sentiment and labor-friendly Congressional results, with states like California voting down a union shop ban. AFL also reports new government employee lodges in several cities as part of a nationwide drive.
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AFL
William Green
Roosevelt
Green
California
Florida
Arkansas
Ohio
ILNL
American Federation of Government Employes
Orangeburg
Greenwood
D. C
Bainbridge, Ga
Fort Worth
Texas
Enid
Okla
Detroit, Mich
Steelman resigns as head of U S Conciliation Service
John R. Steelman resigns effective November 25 after seven years leading the U S Conciliation Service. He may take a vacation then explore industrial relations roles or teaching posts at two universities. Under his leadership the agency expanded regional offices and shifted toward advisory work to prevent strikes.
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Conciliation Service
Washington, D. C
John R. Steelman
United States Conciliation Service
Department of Labor
Vanderbilt
Harvard
Alabama College
Frances Perkins
Miss Perkins
President Roosevelt Urges Draft Boards to Aid Veteran Reemployment
President Roosevelt asks about 6,500 local draft boards to help veterans find civilian work after discharge. He credits boards for supporting war production while meeting military draft needs and calls reemployment a Key task for the Selective Service System. Director Hershey adds emphasis on psychological and economic aid for readjustment.
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Roosevelt
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
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