A F L Opposes Military Civilian Oversight in Government
Delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention condemn the growing control by army and navy officers over civilian labor in arsenals and public works. They urge legislation to keep civilian workers under civilian supervision and refer the issue to the AFL executive council for action.
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Army
Navy
Cincinnati
Ohio
The
American Federation of Labor
Kenneth I. Taylor
Massachusetts State Federation of Labor
United States
Massachusetts
Taylor
Revolations Committee
A. F. of L. Executive Council
Executive Council
W P A Workers Must Show Need for Relief Jobs
Washington DC AFLWNS reports a new policy requires every W P A worker on relief to prove ongoing need every six months. Col F C Harrington says the nationwide check-up should begin by October 1, using worker statements plus data from former employers social agencies and other bodies to verify eligibility and dismiss those not in need.
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Washington, D. C
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Works Projects Administration
W.P.A
W.P. A
Col. F. C. Harrington
Women Make Up 40 Percent of D C Federal Workers
The U S Civil Service Commission reports that in the District of Columbia on June 30 there were 49 312 women and 74 052 men employed locally, 40 percent women and 60 percent men. Nationally 15.5 percent of field workers and 84.5 percent of field staff are men, while the service as a whole shows 18.8 percent women in a total of 920 310 positions.
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U. S Civil Service Commission
A F L Backs Five Man Labor Board Change Plan
Cincinnati report notes the A F of L convention reaffirms demands to amend the National Labor Relations Act and create a five member board. It cites concerns over bias in the current board and urges Congress to adopt amendments to restore workers rights and ensure fair administration.
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A. F. of L
Cincinnati
National Labor Relations Board
I’rey
John P. Frey
Metal Trades Department
Resolutions Committee
Labor Relations Board
American Federation of Labor
Houston
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
National Labor Relations Act
American Trade Union Movement
Ines
House
Committee of the House
Green
Executive Council
Convention denounces anti labor laws in Ohio meeting
Cincinnati delegates adopted a committee recommendation urging all affiliated units to cooperate with the State Moderations of Labor to oppose reactionary laws restricting unions. The executive council warned the 1987 landslide of pro labor measures may not repeat, noting this year's legislatures produced meager output.
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A. B.of L. Weekly News Service
Cincinnati
Ohio
American Federation of Labor
Committee On
Executive Council
A F L Contracts Cover Distillery Workers
A. F. L. contracts cover distillery workers as unions affiliated with the federation report near total saturation. The executive council says organizers work through the national council to negotiate agreements that now cover practically all workers in the industry. The council expresses satisfaction with progress achieved.
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A. P
L. Weekly News
Initinati
Ohio
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L. Executive Council
National Council
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