Jenkins, Howard, 1915-
Variant namesLabor law attorney who was first African-American appointed to U.S. National Labor Relations Board where he served from 1963-1983. Began law career in Denver, Colo. and was Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law from 1946-1955. Also served as Special Assistant to the Solicitor of Labor, 1956-1959; Director of the Office of Regulations at the Bureau of Labor-Management Reports, 1959-1962; and Assistant Commissioner of Bureau, 1962-1963. Jenkins concentrated on eliminating racial discrimination in labor unions and establishing national labor policy that held discrimination on basis of sex or race was unfair labor practice. Instrumental in drafting and passing "Landrum-Griffin" Act of 1959, a labor reform document known as "Employees' Bill of Rights."
From the description of Howard Jenkins, Jr. papers, 1935-1997. (University of Denver, Penrose Library). WorldCat record id: 41607914
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| creatorOf | Jenkins, Howard, 1915-2003. Howard Jenkins, Jr. papers, 1935-1997. | University of Denver, University Libraries, Anderson Academic Commons | |
| referencedIn | College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Video oral history project, 2000-2007. | Cornell University Library |
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Birth 1915
