Labor 30 hour week sparks political clash in 1930s policy fight
William Green asserts a 30 hour work week via general strike to spur reemployment, challenging Roosevelt's stance and NRA hopes. Chamber of Commerce leaders debate permanent recovery measures while labor industry tensions rise amid broader New Deal policy evolution.
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William Green
Gen. Johnson
NRA
American Federation of Labor
Green
Roosevelt
General Johnson
Bertrand Snell
New York
House
Roosevelt Shifts Toward Conservatism in New Deal Debate
Washington writer argues President Roosevelt is moving away from early New Deal experiments toward a more stable, business-friendly approach. He cites NRA debates, Bankhead cotton limits, currency cautions, and backtracking on dairy and other controls as signs of growing skepticism toward expansive regulation.
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American Locomotive Company
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Edward Bremer
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Durable Goods Industries Committee
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Department of Justice
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Long
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