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1. THE A.F.L. AND CHILD-LABOR LEGISLATION: AN EXERCISE IN FRUSTRATION.

Author

Walker, Roger W.

Subjects
*CHILD labor laws, *HISTORY of labor, *LABOR laws, *MINIMUM wage, *WORKING hours, *EMPLOYMENT
Abstract

The article focuses on the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the child-labor legislation in the U.S. One of the lesser-known legislative activities of AFL during the first quarter of the century was its involvement in what amounted to a nation-wide campaign for child-labor legislation. While AFL was quite active legislatively throughout the first half-century or so of its existence, child-labor legislation represents a significant episode for several reasons. First, AFL either decided or was forced to shift its tactics and thinking several times. Second, quite in contrast with most of its legislative efforts, the Federation accomplished absolutely nothing in this case. Finally, in pursuing its child-labor goals, AFL got involved in a cooperative effort with a variety of non-labor groups who were also attempting to effect legislative change in the area. The paper describes the Federation's attempts to obtain some type of federal or state statutes limiting hours of work as well as measures limiting the employment of and providing minimum wages for children.

Published
1970
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2. Labor Paradox.

Subjects
EMPLOYMENT, JOB creation, CONSTRUCTION industry
Abstract

The article reports on the belief of the U.S. government about the insufficiency of the increased employment in the U.S. construction industry in 1946. The skepticism of American Federation of Labor (AFL) building trades union officials about government estimates of labor needs is mentioned. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has revealed that construction employment has increased to 200,000 in April. The recruiting drive in the sector was said to be impeded by apprenticeship rules.

Published
1946

3. Unemployment Exaggerated!

Author

FRANKLIN, CHARLES H.

Subjects
UNEMPLOYMENT, UNITED States census, EMPLOYMENT
Abstract

The article presents an overview of unemployment in the U.S. in 1936. Topics include failure of Frances Perkins, the Secretary of Labor, in taking census or making a survey of unemployment; a report of the American Federation of Labor on unemployment; and brief information on the U. S. Census of 1930 in context to employment.

Published
1936

4. Wage Cuts, Unemployment Grow And Union Labor Turns Defiant.

Subjects
LABOR leaders, EMPLOYMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT
Abstract

The article reports that U.S. labor leaders do not agree with the official statements of the administration of U.S. President Herbert Hoover that wage reductions have been abandoned, employment conditions are improving and that there is no cause for concern for the rest of 1931. According to William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), the AFL is opposed to a reduction of wages and is urging the government to find an immediate solution to the problem of unemployment.

Published
1931