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Dickason, Gladys (Research Director, ACWA) 1934-40

 File — Box: 71, Folder: 20

Abstract

Includes discussion of A.S. Harrison (contractor who wishes to join the Municipal Housing Authority); the effects of the executive order "providing for the decrease in hours and the increase in rates in the cotton garment industry" on piece rate and time workers; "The legality of establishing a separate Economic Court to exercise final jurisdiction over social legislation passed by Congress - the decisions of such Court not to be reviewable by the Supreme Court." (4pp); the United States Employment Service applications, which demand workers state union or non-union status, possibly resulting in discrimination against union workers; no protection for employees who testify to violations of the Walsh-Healey Act.

Dates

  • 1914-1980
  • 1920-1950 (bulk)

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

208.33 cubic feet

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

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