Metal Trades Oppose Embargo at AFL Convention
The Metal Trades Department of the AFL calls for revising the Neutrality Act to permit arms sales to all nations. It argues the embargo harms democratic nations and criticizes labor unity efforts led by John L. Lewis. Delegates oppose further government mediation and insist the AFL act independently.
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WPA Enrollment Set To Reach 2 400 000 In Winter Peak
Washington reports that the Works Progress Administration expects winter enrollment to hit 2.4 million, far below the November 1938 all time high of 3.5 million. The estimate reflects ongoing staffing and project totals across the nation.
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Neutrality urged by Metal Trades head at convention
Cincinnati report quotes John P. Frey urging absolute neutrality in practice amid world crisis. He calls for opposition to communism in labor, warns against divide-the-wealth schemes, and links tax burden to wage earners while criticizing CIO and AFL unity efforts.
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Truck Drivers Strike Over Higher Wage Rates in D C
About 400 members of Drivers Chauffeurs and Helpers Union Local 689 struck contractors in Washington over wages. They sought 90 cents an hour, up from 75 cents, raising eight hour day pay from six to seven dollars twenty cents. Conciliator Colvin and Teamsters rep O'Brien worked for an early settlement. Government building work slowed as contractors refused the new scale. A separate note urges union label buying to insure permanent jobs and higher wages.
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Carroll Named Jurisdictional Disputes Referee
John P. Coyne announces William P. Carroll has accepted the position of referee in jurisdictional disputes. The decision makes Carroll’s rulings final in all related cases, as reported by the Building Trades Department of the AFL.
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