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July 5, 1941
The Union Times
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The Jewelry Manufacturing Industry Committee unanimously recommends a 40-cent minimum wage for the jewelry industry, which would affect about 11,500 employees if approved by Wage and Hour Division Administrator Fleming. Union representatives include Leon Williams, A. J. Gaul, and Erwin Spiegal.
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Jewelry Committee Urges
Forty Cent Minimum Wage
WASHINGTON, D. C.-The Jewelry Manufacturing Industry Committee unanimously recommended a 40-cent minimum wage for the jewelry industry. If approved by Administrator Fleming of the Wage and Hour Division the recommendation will increase the wage rate of approximately 11,500 employees in the industry.
The employees section of the committee included General President Leon Williams, First Vice-President A. J. Gaul, and Vice-President Erwin Spiegal, of the International Jewelry Workers Union (AFL).
Forty Cent Minimum Wage
WASHINGTON, D. C.-The Jewelry Manufacturing Industry Committee unanimously recommended a 40-cent minimum wage for the jewelry industry. If approved by Administrator Fleming of the Wage and Hour Division the recommendation will increase the wage rate of approximately 11,500 employees in the industry.
The employees section of the committee included General President Leon Williams, First Vice-President A. J. Gaul, and Vice-President Erwin Spiegal, of the International Jewelry Workers Union (AFL).
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Minimum Wage
Jewelry Industry
Labor Union
Wage Recommendation
What entities or persons were involved?
Leon Williams
A. J. Gaul
Erwin Spiegal
Administrator Fleming
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Leon Williams
A. J. Gaul
Erwin Spiegal
Administrator Fleming
Location
Washington, D. C.
Story Details
The Jewelry Manufacturing Industry Committee unanimously recommended a 40-cent minimum wage for the jewelry industry, potentially increasing wages for 11,500 employees if approved by Administrator Fleming. Union representatives on the committee included Leon Williams, A. J. Gaul, and Erwin Spiegal.