Fletcher Raps Whites Who Say Negro Hiring Drives Costs Up
Assistant Labor Secretary Arthur Fletcher defended minority hiring at the Labor Management Conference in Tucson. He rejected claims that widespread minority employment raises costs and urged blacks to engage with both major parties. He cited the Philadelphia Plan and emphasized equal opportunity in federal contracts and civil rights gains.
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Philadelphia Plan aimed at 19 more cities in federal bid rules
Washington reports Labor Secretary Shultz announced extending the Philadelphia Plan to 19 metropolitan areas unless they devise their own plans to boost minority hiring. The plan requires bidders on $500,000 plus federal contracts to set minority hiring goals and include affirmative action. Priority cites Boston Detroit Atlanta Los Angeles Seattle Newark among others while Chicago officials recently agreed on an area plan for both federal and private projects.
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