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Conscription of Labor Debated During War Effort
Secretary Wilson states conscription of labor unlikely for war winning but supports industrial conscription if needed, urging government control of workers and their assignments. He warns against coercive wage constraints and promotes negotiated collective bargaining through the mediation service to avert strikes and keep war production steady. The report notes interned German civilians receive pay for camp work, with officers and seamen allowances set accordingly.
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