United States. National War Labor Board (1918-1919)
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The National War Labor Board (NWLB) was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in April, 1918. Guided by the principles of labor relations suggested by the President's Mediation Commission in September, 1917, the Board's purpose was to settle labor-management disputes and stabilize wages during World War I. The NWLB consisted of five industry representatives (chosen by the National Industrial Conference Board), five labor representatives (chosen by the A.F.of L.), and two co-chairs appointed by President Wilson.
From the description of Records, 1918-1919. [microform] (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64091531
The National War Labor Board (NWLB) was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in April, 1918. Its purpose was to enforce the principles of labor relations suggested by the President's Mediation Commission in September, 1917. The NWLB consisted of five industry representatives (chosen by the National Industrial Conference Board), five labor representatives (chosen by the AFL), and two cochairs appointed by the President.
From the description of U.S. National War Labor Board records, 1918-1919 (inclusive), [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122591068
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Subjects:
- Administrative agencies
- Arbitration, Industrial
- Industrial relations
- Labor and laboring classes
- Labor policy
- Mediation and conciliation
- Wage-price policy
- War and emergency powers
- World War, 1914-1918
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- United States (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
