Hall of Firms Inspected Guilty Of Violating Federal Labor Laws
Washington reports that more than half the establishments inspected by the Labor Department through June 30 were found to violate the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Public Contracts Act. McComb said 98,82 cases involved back wages totaling 4.26 million dollars for about 100,000 workers, with about 30,000 workers receiving overtime underpayment and 12,000 lacking at least 40 cents per hour at some point in the two years surveyed.
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Hall
Washington
Labor Department
William’ R. McComb
Wage and Hour
Public Department
McComb
Myers Praises Unions in Drive Against Child Labor
On Labor Day, Myers lauds unions for advancing free public schools and freeing children from factory toil. He notes nearly 2,000,000 youths ages 14 to 17 work today and urges stronger laws and enforcement to improve education and citizenship. A National Child Labor Committee study aims to reveal why children leave school.
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Myers
Stude To Org
Cetary
National Child Menage.ies Committee
Mr. Myers
Educa
National
Chirabor Committee
One-Way Beer Bottles Show Progress in Nation-Wide Mart
The ONE-WAY non-returnable beer bottle campaign by Owens-Illinois and the Glass Container Manufacturers Institute has achieved national distribution and strong retailer acceptance. California retailers report 99 percent adoption and a near revolution in beer selling methods, with major breweries nationwide adopting the format and promotions expanding across Memphis, Washington, D. C., and beyond.
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Lero
Owens. Illiols
Trstitute
California
New York City
Ning
United States
Ada Lonal Breweries
Memphis
Tenn
Management Free Why Not Labor Says Eau Claire Advocate
Paul Jensen of the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce told a political education conference that some business leaders oppose the Taft Hartley Act. He argued labor and management in Eau Claire prosper because they favor free enterprise and should not be forced to sign political oaths.
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Dustry
Tiny Dustry
Congres
Iaaison
Wis
Paul Jensen
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
AF of L- Labor
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Tee
Jensen
Oleo Tax Repeal Urged as Senate Priority by Women Unionists
Miss Elizabeth Christman of the National Women's Trade Union League pressed Senate leaders to place repeal of the oleo tax first on the agenda. She warned the butter lobby would mobilize quickly to block the measure, urging prompt action to avoid harming consumers and pocketbooks. The request reflects organized labor's push to free margarine from the tax.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
ILNL
Elizabeth Christman
National Women's Trade Union League
Christman
Buster
Democrats Set for Tough 1948 Campaign Battle
The article assesses a divided Democratic Party led by Truman after a western trip, with civil rights and Taft Hartley repeal shaping a battleground. It notes Republican confidence, party headwinds from the recall of Congress, and ongoing campaign ads as voters prepare for the November 2 contest.
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Harry Truman
Taft
Philadelphia
Congress
Bi ‘Truman
Mel Truman
A F L Convention Set for Sixty Seventh Meeting
The American Federation of Labor plans its sixty seventh national convention at the Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati Ohio. The headquarters will host sessions starting Monday November 18 with an executive council meeting and speeches from affiliates of the federation.
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Fed
Hall of Mirrors
Net ‘Cin
Cinnati
Ohio
Executive Council
Netherland Plaza
11 435 Workers Win Back Pay Across Four States
Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia paid 580 168 in back wages to 11 438 employees for the year ending June 30. Frank J G Dorsey regional director of the Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Division US Department of Labor announced violations of the 40 cent minimum wage were found in 2 8743 plants inspected involving 611 workers and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 3 491 plants.
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Pouiedelphia
Delaware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Frank J. G. Dorsey
Department of Labor
Dorsey
Screen Actors Guild Votes for Union Shop
Hollywood reports that SAG members voted 3857 to 28 to approve a union shop contract following Taft Hartley Act requirements. Ballots were mailed to reach actors nationwide and ensure broad participation amid ongoing union security measures.
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Screen Actors Guild
Union Shop
Hollywood
Calif
AFL
Actors and Artists of America
Weimingy
Taft-Hartley Taw
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