Collected records, 1908-1976.

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Collected records, 1908-1976.

Administrative subject file, work compensation pay plan records, and the professional papers of Bureau Director A. J. Opstedahl. Topics include reports of the Bureau, the Personnel Board, and the Civil Service Commission including correspondence with other state agencies and citizens; affirmative action programs; development of state pay plans; collective bargaining; overtime; deferred vacations; deviation from the standard work week; out-of-state travel; fair employment practices; the Wisconsin career candidate program; layoffs; grievances; skilled trade contracts; merit pay; administrative interpretations on policies and procedures; retirement policies; and work rules.

3.0 c.f. (3 record center cartons); plusadditions of 0.1 c.f.

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Wisconsin. State Civil Service Commission

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