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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1955
Page
1
NEA Washington correspondent reports stronger labor standing with employment up from 62 million to 65 million and unemployment down from 3.3 percent as recession recedes. Local gripes persist, but overall outlook improves for American workers this Labor Day.
A review of 1954 wage settlements shows average raises around 15 cents an hour across key industries, with higher increases for skilled workers. Steel and auto contracts push up pay while introducing company unemployment benefit funds. Employment remains strong in heavy industry despite automation fears and evolving labor laws across states.
Taipei imports show Formosa-Chemical fertilizers leading last year accounting for about 18 percent of total imports and valued at $20,300,000. Ores metals and metal manufactures were the second largest group at $13,200,000.
Tennessee aim to grow pedigreed pines in Knoxville and across the state. Cones from superior loblolly and shortleaf pines will be selected to establish improved seed sources for future reforestation and timber programs.
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