Green Tells AFL Convention Peace Effort Aims for Unity
At the sixtieth AFL convention in New Orleans President William Green said President Roosevelt seeks to bring unity by having AFL and CIO committees meet at the White House to resume peace talks. He pledged readiness to meet CIO at any time and urged resolving labor disputes by conference, while noting the CIO chair would not permit such talks. Secretary Stimson praised AFL cooperation in defense and labor rights, and Governor Sam Jones hailed the AFL as healthy for organized labor.
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Labor press urged to receive stronger support by AFL
The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor calls for increased backing of bona fide labor publications across localities. The report lauds the labor press for aiding the federation and pledges continued support from AFL officers and affiliates.
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New York Students Refuse Draft Registration
Eight New York theological students publicly refused to register for the draft, asserting their beliefs. The act is presented as nonsecretive and not cowardly, highlighting their principled stance against compulsory service.
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New York Theological
Secretary Perkins Sees 6 000 000 Job Increase
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins predicted a national defense program will create 6 000 000 to 8 000 000 jobs for men and women. She said 1941 would mark the largest employment gain in a similar period, with payrolls boosting automobile and furniture factories textile mills clothing mills and wholesale and retail sectors.
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Guild Group Starts New Anti Red Paper in Los Angeles
The Guild American is a four page weekly started to oppose the Communist party line in the American Newspaper Guild. The first issue appeared on November 6 and is published by the Guild American Committee which says it has enrolled nearly 100 members in two weeks.
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AFL Council Outlines Policies For Year Of Progress
New Orleans report shows the AFL with a 4 ¼ million membership and a strong defense stance. The executive council's 194 page summary favors defense, anti racketeering measures, and wage peace while seeking to abolish the one cent assessment and adjust per capita taxes amid expansion of unions and new industry groups.
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Labor Conference Postponed to December 9 in Washington
The seventh national conference on labor legislation, originally set to begin November 12, will now convene December 9 in Washington. Verne A. Zimmer said many state officials plan to attend other meetings related to AFL and CIO conventions. About 40 states and territories will be represented, with focus on integrating state labor regulations with the national defense program.
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Labor Migration Warnings From Ohio Employment Service
The Ohio State Employment Service warned that migration to defense project sites in Ohio has led to thousands of disappointments and community problems. It urged workers to register at local centers to avoid fruitless relocation and idle resources as armament activity ebbs.
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