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August 1, 1933
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
General Johnson approves 48-hour workweek for 5 million retail clerks in Washington on July 31, allowing exceptions for longer hours and lower wages above the $10.50 minimum, shifting from earlier 40-hour promises amid New Deal code implementations.
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JOHNSON OK'S 48 HOUR WEEK FOR 5,000,000 CLERKS
Talk of 40-Hour Week Drops; All Exceptions Are Allowed
WASHINGTON, July 31.-General Johnson, who in his first radio speech said that a 40-hour week would be the maximum. has now consented to a 48-hour week for retail stores, covering 5,000,000 workers.
The talk about 30 and 40 hour weeks is rapidly disappearing in the actual writing and inauguration of codes. The auto industry also has a 48 hour week.
Thereby much of the propaganda about putting more workers into jobs without reducing pay is being swept away by the provision of longer hours at actually reduced pay for those who receive above the $10.50 minimum of the blanket code.
Retailers who flocked to Washington were easily able to get General Johnson to agree to the 48-hour week. In fact, any type of revision is permissible. According to official statements made here at the industrial recovery administration office, any boss who wants an exception, either in longer hours or lower wages, merely has to make a declaration to that effect and file it with the local chamber of commerce. If this organization of the bosses approves, the employer can operate under the exceptions and be in full accord with the act.
Talk of 40-Hour Week Drops; All Exceptions Are Allowed
WASHINGTON, July 31.-General Johnson, who in his first radio speech said that a 40-hour week would be the maximum. has now consented to a 48-hour week for retail stores, covering 5,000,000 workers.
The talk about 30 and 40 hour weeks is rapidly disappearing in the actual writing and inauguration of codes. The auto industry also has a 48 hour week.
Thereby much of the propaganda about putting more workers into jobs without reducing pay is being swept away by the provision of longer hours at actually reduced pay for those who receive above the $10.50 minimum of the blanket code.
Retailers who flocked to Washington were easily able to get General Johnson to agree to the 48-hour week. In fact, any type of revision is permissible. According to official statements made here at the industrial recovery administration office, any boss who wants an exception, either in longer hours or lower wages, merely has to make a declaration to that effect and file it with the local chamber of commerce. If this organization of the bosses approves, the employer can operate under the exceptions and be in full accord with the act.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
48 Hour Week
Retail Clerks
General Johnson
Labor Codes
Exceptions
Reduced Pay
New Deal
What entities or persons were involved?
General Johnson
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
General Johnson
Location
Washington
Event Date
July 31
Story Details
General Johnson consents to a 48-hour week for retail stores covering 5,000,000 workers, allowing exceptions for longer hours and lower wages filed with local chambers of commerce, as talk of shorter weeks fades in code implementations.