Roosevelt Urges Labor Unity for Defense Boost
President Roosevelt told the sixty first AFL convention that labor unity is essential for true national defense and to surmount the Nazi threat. He urged using conciliation services before strikes and lockouts, while William Green pledged full AFL support for defense production and urged staying on the job. Governor Stassen called for disciplined labor leaders and price controls to curb inflation. Frances Perkins warned of risk to democracy if global turmoil tears away gains and freedom.
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Green
Seattle
Wash
ILNS
Franklin D. Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
United States
A. P. of L
William Green
Conciliation Service
United States Department of Labor
National Defense Mediation Board
George Meany
Federation
Puget Sound
America
Roosevelt
A. F. of L
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
Frances Perkins
Building Industry Praised For Few Work Stoppages
Seattle reports the building trades praised for minimal work stoppages during the defense drive. Sidney Hillman says defense program behind schedule and needs full cooperation among labor and management to speed production. Subcontracting to small plants urged to unload work and keep small shops busy. He notes nondefense construction down slightly, offset by surge in defense work. About 2,950,000 employed in building trades versus 1,856,000 in June 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle, Wash
Ilns
Sidney Hillman
OPM
A. F. of L. Building and Construction Trades Department
Hillman
Hiliman
Job creation surge and future openings projected
The report states 4,000,000 jobs were created in the past year and estimates an additional 2,500,000 job openings by next spring. The figures underscore a strong labor market and rising demand for workers across sectors.
Seek To Promote Action On Lake In Four Mile
Mrs. Avis Cullen, on behalf of a local committee, urged the State Department of Conservation in Columbus to investigate establishing a lake south of Route 73 near the village in the Four Mile Creek valley. A petition by conservationists and southwestern Ohio businessmen was sent to Columbus last spring.
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Oxford
Ohio
Four Mile Creek
Avis Cullen
State Department of Conservation
Columbus
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Parade Armistice Day
Miami Valley post VFW voted to join Hamilton post in Armistice Day exercises and parade in Hamilton. L. 8 Owens named chairman to sponsor a Boy Scout troop and bicycle club. Hiram Fallen announced the Fourth District annual convention would be held here this fall.
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Middletown
Ohio
Miami Valley Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hamilton Post
Hamilton
Owens
Hiram Fallen
No Isolationists in A F L Green Tells Cheering Convention
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor declares there are no isolationists in the AFL and pledges full support for Roosevelt's defense and international program. He urges action to protect democracy, freedom and the seas, and backs continued aid to Great Britain while opposing closer ties with Soviet Russia.
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A. F.L
Green
Roosevelt
Seattle
Wash
ILNS
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Federation
United States
National Administration
A. F. of L. Executive Council
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
AFL Recommends Social Security Aid for Millions
The American Federation of Labor Executive Council urged extending and broadening the Social Security Act to cover millions without protection and to include medical care for disability. The report aligns with recent White House calls for wider social security coverage.
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AFL
Seattle
Wash
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
Roosevelt
Executive Council
Union Official Aids In Mapping Fire Defenses
Washington union official helps map civilian fire defense plans and procurement policies under the Advisory Committee on Civilian Fire Defense. Di rector LaGuardia leads O C D efforts with subcommittees studying fire prevention, protection, and auxiliary apparatus, with George J. Richardson actively participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Washington
UILNS
LaGuardia
Office of
Civilian Defense
George J. Richardson
International Association of Fire Fighters, A.B. of L
45 456 Eligible to Vote in Hamilton City
Pred M. Stitsinger announced a final registration tally showing 45 456 residents in Hamilton are eligible to vote in the November election. The total is down about 800 from last year due to removals for two-year nonvoting, with moves to new addresses adding new registrants.
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Hamilton
Pred M. Stitsinger
County Board of Elections
Stitsinger
Hirst
Oxford Village
Fairfield Township
Oxford
Fairfield Southeast
Stitsviwer
Middletown
Anniversary of Bill of Rights Enactment Celebrated in NYC
The 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights enactment was observed on September 25 at Pedera Hall New York City, the site of the historical event.
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New York City
ILNS
Congress of
United States
Pedera Hall
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Tilt
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Basiin
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