A F L Says NRA Absence Renders Job Gain Smaller
The American Federation of Labor reports September 1935 employment rise is the first notable gain since 1933 and attributes the increase to seasonal business pickup rather than hours adjustments. It notes 427 000 private jobs added August to September 1935 and argues production rose 20 percent above November 1931 levels to keep the same workforce.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
American Federation of Labor
NRA
Federation
A. F. of L
Jay
Labor heads form committee for industrial unionism
In Washington seven AFL affiliated unions form the Committee for Industrial Organization. John L. Lewis chairs with Charles P. Howard as secretary. Members include Sidney Hillman David Dubinsky Thomas F. McMahon Harvey Freming M Zaritsky and Thomas H Brown. The group aims to organize mass production industries and promote AFL affiliation.
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Washington, D. C
ILNL
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Charles P. Howard
International Typographical Union
John Brophy
Pittsburgh
Committee For Industrial Organization
Lewis and Howard
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
David Dubinsky
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Thomas F. McMahon
United Textile Workers of America
Harvey C. Freming
Oil Wield
Refinery Workers of America
M. Zaritsky
Cap & Millinery
United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers’ International Union
Thomas H. Brown
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
Atlantic City
Hearing Set on Hotel and Restaurant Minimum Wages in Albany
Industrial Commissioner Elmer Andrews accepted the board report and will hold a hearing in Albany on November 26 to set new wage rates. The differential by city population applies to service non service and resident workers with meals if provided adding a 6 cent bump. no deductions allowed. The vote on adoption was 6 to 0 with employer reps dissenting. Judges may enjoin unions but cannot block union labels shop cards or buttons.
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New York City
ILNL
Elmer FP. Andrews
Albany
Andrews
Fees of Labor's Right to Organize Warn of Dictatorship
Editorial in the Typographical Journal argues that efforts to curb voluntary labor organization threaten democracy. It cites amendments, warns against stopping progress, and claims organized labor seeks constitutional changes to control industry and limit opposition.
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Indianapolis
ILNS
Organization of Workers
United States
Woodruff Randolph
Scc
Appreate
Government operation of railroads debated by Eastman
Jos eph B. Eastman, federal coordinator of transportation, told the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks conference that government operation is not yet a recommended or likely option. He urged efficiency and warned consolidation could reduce short term jobs but create more long term employment.
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St. Louis
ILNL
Joseph B. Eastman
Annua Organization
the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Eastman
Doubts On Reaching State Rail Control Debate
Eastman doubts the nation will reach a point where private capital loses appeal and rails drift from public policy. He warned that if government management becomes necessary he would fight to preserve a business oriented rail system over a political administration.
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Eastman
Industry Urges Specific Answers at Joint Conference on Recovery
Washington December 9 conference will tackle accelerated recovery and possible permanent NRA legislation. George L. Berry, car-ordinator for industrial co operation, urged industry to prepare precise replies to questions on how to speed up the recovery. The discussion aims to clarify steps and policy directions for industry and labor.
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Washington, D. C
ISNS
George L. Berry
New York loan sharks sentenced to workhouse
In Harlem, three loan sharks convicted of vagrancy were sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse by Magistrate Aurelio. He broadened a section of the criminal code to cover predatory lenders who charged exorbitant rates to low income workers.
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New York City
ILNS
Aurelio
Harlem
Witptunders Sant
Thomas E. Downy
Aurelion Sid
Vaney
Domestic Workers Pay Decreasing in Canada
Ottawa welfare officials report declining wages for domestic workers in Canada with pay as low as two dollars weekly in some areas. The discussion highlighted widespread underpayment and stress on live‑in helpers despite evolving labor standards.
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Canada
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