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June 9, 1922
The Connecticut Labor News
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
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At a convention in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 9, Rev. Dr. Ryan criticized minimum wage laws for not keeping up with living costs during the war, while Miss Mary Anderson highlighted underpayment of women workers below standards in five states.
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Minimum n Wage Fails to Function
Harrisburg, Pa., June 9.-Minimum wage legislation in this country has failed to adjust rates to the changing cost of living. Rev. Dr. Ryan of Catholic university, Washington, told the convention of labor commissioners of the United States and Canada.
"During the war," he said. "most of the wage rates became too low long before they were raised by the commission."
Miss Mary Anderson, director of the women's bureau, United States department of labor, told the convention that investigations in five states have disclosed a large portion of women employes are paid less than the minimum standards set by wage commissions in these states.
Harrisburg, Pa., June 9.-Minimum wage legislation in this country has failed to adjust rates to the changing cost of living. Rev. Dr. Ryan of Catholic university, Washington, told the convention of labor commissioners of the United States and Canada.
"During the war," he said. "most of the wage rates became too low long before they were raised by the commission."
Miss Mary Anderson, director of the women's bureau, United States department of labor, told the convention that investigations in five states have disclosed a large portion of women employes are paid less than the minimum standards set by wage commissions in these states.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Minimum Wage
Cost Of Living
Labor Commissioners
Women Employees
Wage Standards
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Dr. Ryan
Miss Mary Anderson
Where did it happen?
Harrisburg, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Dr. Ryan
Miss Mary Anderson
Location
Harrisburg, Pa.
Event Date
June 9
Story Details
Rev. Dr. Ryan stated that minimum wage legislation failed to adjust to cost of living changes, with rates becoming too low before raises during the war. Miss Mary Anderson reported investigations showing many women employees paid below minimum standards in five states.