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CY PROVIDED: DOMESTIC COUNCI
J. BORWN
J. HOPE
THE WHITE HOUSE
B. PATTERSON
B. KILBERG
WASHINGTON
June 11, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DAN MC GURK
JIM MITCHELL
FROM:
TED MARRS
SUBJECT:
AMERICAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT
Will you please provide a draft with recom-
mendations to DOT in regard to the attached.
Enclosure
FORD LIBRARY j GERALD
OF
DEPARTMENT
INFORMATION
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MEMORANDUM FOR: Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
During my conversation with you during the meeting with the Oglala
Sioux yesterday, I suggested that the Department of Labor (Office of
Federal Contract Compliance Programs) could be contacted to develop
and implement special provisions for employment of American-Indians
on Federal and Federally-assisted construction projects on the Pine
Ridge Reservation. We are advised that there is 60 percent
unemployment among the Oglala Sioux and that of the employed,
40 percent are underemployed. Special provisions for Federal and
Federally-assisted contracts could be developed to require employ-
ment (and training) of Indians in that area.
As a second suggestion, I mentioned that OFCCP has an Indian on
its headquarters staff who could play an identifiable role in this
effort. He is Tom Fields, a Cherokee from Oklahoma, with several
years of experience in the contract compliance program.
Bot
Robert J. Coates, Chief
Public Programs Division
Departmental Office of Civil Rights
(202) 426-4754
GERALD R. LIBRARY FORD
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J. BROWN
J. HOPE
THE WHITE HOUSE
B. PATTERSON
WASHINGTON
B. KILBERG
June 11, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DAN MC GURK
FORD & LIBRARY 076835
JIM MITCHELL
FROM:
TED MARRS
SUBJECT:
AMERICAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT
Will you please provide a draft with recom-
mendations to DOT in regard to the attached.
Enclosure
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
UNITED
AMERICA
STATES
OF
MEMORANDUM FOR: Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
During my conversation with you during the meeting with the Oglala
Sioux yesterday, I suggested that the Department of Labor (Office of
Federal Contract Compliance Programs) could be contacted to develop
and implement special provisions for employment of American-Indians
on Federal and Federally-assisted construction projects on the Pine
Ridge Reservation. We are advised that there is 60 percent
unemployment among the Oglala Sioux and that of the employed,
40 percent are underemployed. Special provisions for Federal and
Federally-assisted contracts could be developed to require employ-
ment (and training) of Indians in that area.
As a second suggestion, I mentioned that OFCCP has an Indian on
its headquarters staff who could play an identifiable role in this
effort. He is Tom Fields, a Cherokee from Oklahoma, with several
years of experience in the contract compliance program.
Bob
Robert J. Coates, Chief
Public Programs Division
Departmental Office of Civil Rights
(202) 426-4754
ERELO FORD
Ted,
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in your having what I can to help
Indian Please count on one to help
in drug was I can -
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ETA Interchange
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
July 1976/Vol. II, No. 7
GERATE R. FORD
'We've Turned a Corner,'. Kolberg Tells IAPES
Looking back over his three years' leader-
Turning to the Unemployment Insurance
ship of the- Federal-state employment security
Service, Kolberg said UI benefits were denied
system, Assistant Secretary Kolberg told
to more than four million ineligible claimants
IAPES national conference goers last month in
as 14 million collected benefits in 1975.
Atlanta "a major corner has been turned in
our conception of what to do and how to resolve
While state UI systems were paying out
some of our problems. 11
nearly $18 billion in benefits during the year,
Kolberg said the system's quality controls
"The employment security system, by the
saved a potential $4.5 billion in additional
very nature of its geopolitical structure, has
payments by catching ineligible claims.
so many variables, so many facets, so many
tangents, that our hopes and aspirations, I
"Despite the incredible pressure of millions
realize now, had to be tempered by time. I
of claimants and not enough UIstaff, the system
don't think I know that the time has ar-
also detected $78 million in overpayments and
rived, he said.
recovered $45 million to date, 11 Kolberg said.
(Continued on Page 5)
Confidence Based on Changes
His confidence, he said, is based on the
2/3rds of CETA Sponsors
plans and changes that state and local offices
are making to improve the system in the com-
ing months and years, and on similar changes
Assessed 'Satisfactory'
the USES and UIS are making to provide sus-
tained leadership.
Nearly two-thirds of the 431 CETA prime
sponsors performed satisfactorily during the
Reviewing recent innovations by the Em-
first three quarters of FY 1976, according to
ployment Service or Job Service, he called
results of formal assessments.
it Kolberg pointed to the Employment
Security Automation Project (ESAP), consoli-
The performance assessments were con-
dating the Job Bank, Applicant Data System,
ducted by regional office staff between April
ES Automated Reporting System, and UI Auto-
1 and May 31. They are required by law each
mated Tax Accounting System.
year prior to funding decisions for the new
fiscal year.
"A national, automated system has been in
the talking stage for more than a decade, " he
"We have to ensure that maximum efforts
said, "and I am proud to be able to stand here
have been made by prime sponsors to meet the
today and say that you and I had a hand in
provisions and goals of the plan they proposed
finally launching this dream of a better way to
and ETA approved for funding for the past
carry out our mission. "
year, 11 Assistant Secretary Kolberg said.
"We're on Track Now"
All sponsors were reviewed and classified
as either satisfactory, marginal, or unsatis-
After a rundown of recent Employment
factory, based on their performance in six
Service developments placements, employer
critical program areas as published in the
services, job matching, resource allocation,
Federal Register of February 20, 1976.
and so on -- Kolberg said "we're on track
"
now.
If a sponsor received an unsatisfactory
rating in any one of the three most critical
"I think our knowledge of the role of the Job
areas performance-against-plan, financial
Service and its ultimate potential is now well-
reporting, or management information sys-
established. We are settling down to the basics
tems it resulted in an over-all unsatis-
of what it can do and are moving ahead with
factory rating.
conviction to get the job done, " he said.
(Continued on Page 7)
Job Corps Goes Coed; Better Program Is Result
New Funds Add Jobs
exams, personal and job-related counseling,
job training if necessary, and placement in
"When people ask me about the whys of co-
educational Job Corps programs, I just tell
to both men and women. This includes pre-
For Older Workers
regular unsubsidized jobs, whenever possible.
them it's the natural thing to do, says Glenn
apprenticeship union training in the construc-
A recent appropriation of $55.9 million is
During the first nine months of the current
Hardison, associate regional administrator for
tion trades and welding for women, and
nurses' training for men.
being used for an immediate expansion of the
fiscal year (September 1975 through March
Job Corps, Region VI.
Senior Community Service Employment Pro-
1976), cumulative enrollment was over 18, 000,
gram (SCSEP) from its present level of 12, 400
and equally divided between male and female
Another reaction comes from Jon Bosman,
Another result of coed conversions and
slots to about 15, 000.
workers. Their average hourly wage was about
Job director of residential living for the Cincinnati
the one most obvious to the actual participants
$2.40, and 56 percent of them were over 65.
Corps
Center:
"The
initial
reaction
of
-- is to improve interpersonal relationships
among corpsmembers by providing an atmos-
SCSEP, authorized under Title IX of the
many staff members myself included -- was
phere in which men and women share learning
Older Americans Act, is administered by
Half of the participants had no more than an
'Why do we have to change to a coeducational
and working experiences similar to those they
ETA's Office of National Programs. Parti-
eighth grade education. Nearly 73 percent
center?' I guess we expected the worst a
cipants must be at least 55 years of age and
were white, 20 percent black, and the remain-
new set of problems. It hasn't turned out that
are expected to encounter after they complete
economically disadvantaged.
ing 7 percent American Indian or from another
way at all; in fact, the opposite is true.
11
their Job Corps training.
ethnic group. Six percent were Hispanic.
SCSEP funds are allocated for use in states
For many years, there were Job Corps
Has this occurred? Job Corps is under-
centers for men, and Job Corps centers for
taking some limited studies to find out, but
by a statutory formula that takes into account
Many Title IX projects are supplemented
the preliminary word coming in from the cen-
each state's per capita income, number of
with funds from local CETA prime sponsors or
women. There were even separate divisions
persons 55-plus, and level of program activ-
from Governors' CETA grants (see ETA Inter-
within the Job Corps national office to ad-
ters is affirmative.
ity in FY 1975.
change, January 1976).
minister the two types.
For example, Robert M. Blackwell, super-
visor of residential living and security at
The new funds come from an emergency
Regulations for the Senior Community
Today, all that has changed. Increasingly,
supplemental appropriations bill that also
Service Employment Program appeared in the
it's one Job Corps program, with a strong
Cincinnati, reports that coeding has resulted
included $1.2 billion for CETA Title II jobs
Federal Register March 2, 1976.
movement for equal training opportunities for
in a more active student government, improved
both men and women, including non-traditional
class attendance, better rapport among
(see ETA Interchange, May 1976).
The FY 1976 appropriation for SCSEP was
vocational training for both sexes.
trainees, and conspicious improvements in
grooming by the young men.
Over 80 percent of the money for older
$42 million.
worker programs $46.3 million -- will sup-
The catalyst for this movement is CETA,
port existing projects through June 1977. The
FORD
which requires the Secretary to enforce sub-
remaining $9.6 million is to be used to estab-
section 712 (a), prohibiting discrimination on
the basis of sex.
lish new community service job projects that
Extra $35 Million Means
Brief Facts on Job Corps
will create approximately 2, 600 additional
Over the years, the biggest sex inequity in
More Summer Jobs
GER
LIBRARY
positions for the July 1976 - June 1977 period.
Job Corps was sheer numbers: men outnum-
Operation: A national system of 60 residential centers in
Individual SCSEP projects are sponsored
bered women about 5 to 1. The low point occur-
31 states and Puerto Rico provides basic education, voca-
red in FY 1968 when only 16 percent of the pro-
tional training, counseling, health care, and similar re-
in 47 states by five national organizations:
An extra $35 million from CETA Title I
newal services to help disadvantaged young men and
Green Thumb, Inc. ( a subsidiary of the
discretionary funds allocated to 45 large cities
gram's training opportunities were available to
women, 16 through 21, prepare for jobs and adulthood.
National Farmers Union), the National Council
with nine percent or higher unemployment is
women. Each year has seen an improvement.
Enrollees in Job Corps residential centers receive
of Senior Citizens, the National Retired
creating about 60, 000 more summer jobs for
Today, 29 percent are available to women. And
room and board, clothing for work and dress, books and
Teachers Association-American Association
youth, 14 through 21.
the goal for the end of FY 1977 is 33 percent.
other learning supplies, and a cash allowance, part of
which is paid on leaving the program after satisfactory
of Retired Persons, the National Council on
Eventually, 50 percent of Job Corps capacity
must be open to women.
participation. A few of the centers also accommodate
Aging, and the Department of Agriculture's
The announcement was made for the Secre-
young people who live at home and take training during
Forest Service.
tary by Under Secretary Moskow at the annual
the day. Enrollees may stay in Job Corps as long as
With budget restrictions not permitting new
two years. When they leave they are helped to find a
meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
job or advanced training or education.
In seven jursidictions Alaska, Delaware,
centers, existing centers had to be -- and con-
Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, the Trust
"Inner cities have the greatest concentra-
tinue to be converted to coed centers. Most
Job Corps provides training, often by skilled union
of the conversion has occurred in the past two
workers, in such occupations as heavy equipment opera-
Territory of the Pacific, and the Virgin Islands
tions of unemployed, the announcement said.
years.
tion, auto repair, carpentry, painting, masonry, nurs-
the projects are sponsored by state or
"And youth unemployment in these areas re-
ing, office work, and electronic assembly. Basic
territorial governments.
presents the largest share of the unemployed,
education covers reading, mathematics, social studies,
and preparation for the General Education Development
with the rate for black youth invariably double
Today, Job Corps has 21 coed centers:
(GED) high school equivalency examination. Instruction
The five national SCSEP sponsors are re-
the rate for persons in the 16 to 24 age bracket."
Angell (Ore.), Cincinnati, Detroit, El Paso,
is also given in general living skills, such as hygiene and
Phoenix, Portland (Ore.), San Jose, Kicking
grooming. getting along in the world of work, and con-
quired to consult with state agencies on aging
structive use of leisure time.
about the location of new projects and with area
The summer jobs funds are being used to
Horse (Mont.), Excelsior Springs (Mo.),
agencies on the design of new programs. The
provide jobs and training in the inner city only
Guthrie (Okla.), Keystone (Pa.), Los Angeles,
Enrollment: Job Corps has about 20, 000 enrollees (71%
male, 57% black, 11% Spanish speaking, 2% Indian, and
national sponsors either run projects
through the CETA prime sponsors. Even if a
Tongue Point (Ore.), Charleston (W. Va.),
Cleveland, Atterbury (Ind.), Breckinridge
28% white) at any one time. Average length of stay being
directly or sub-contract with locally based
prime sponsor for a large city conducts pro-
(Ky.), Gary (Tex.), the Brotherhood of Railway
about six months, total enrollment in a year is more than
public and private non-profit groups.
grams for a metropolitan area, covering
than 550, 000 young people have been served.
40, 000. Since Job Corps began in January 1965, more
several adjacent counties, this special CETA
and Airline Clerks extension training center in
With their wages subsidized by the Federal
Title I allocation will be restricted to core-
Minneapolis, and the Marine Cooks and Stewards
million. Funding: In fiscal 1976, Job Corps was funded for $190
Government, SCSEP participants hold down
city use, the announcement made clear.
extension training center in Santa Rosa, Calif.
part-time jobs with day care and senior citizen
Results: In FY 1975, Job Corps had a 93% placement
centers, schools, hospitals, conservation and
With the new funds, the total now available
Besides providing more training spaces for
rate; that is, of all youths available for placement, 70%
went to jobs (average starting pay: $2. 50 an hour), 18%
beautification projects, and so forth.
for summer jobs and training opportunities for
women, the "coeding" of Job Corps centers
to school or other training, and 5% to military service.
youth amounts to $563. 4 million for a minimum
gives greater access to nontraditional training
Besides subsidized jobs, the program also
of 946, 000 jobs, a record high in dollars and
provides participants with annual physical
jobs in the 12-year history of the program.
2
3
FY'77 Regs Issued
city workers, the number of such former city
workers who could be rehired in public serv-
Turned a Corner'
(From Page 1)
"tired old cry" was raised that the Employ-
ment Service be federalized because the States
ice jobs is limited to about 8 percent of the
For CETA Titles I, II
The four million persons denied benefits
were not doing a good job.
total hired for public service jobs with CETA
funds.
were in two categories, he said. Half were
turned away because they had quit their jobs or
"Well, I've said this before and I will
Revised regulations for programs funded
had beenfired for cause, the other half because
say it again: There is nothing special or magic
under CETA Titles I and II in FY 1977 were
In cases where a percentage calculated in
they had refused suitable work or had failed to
about human beings who receive a U.S.
published in the Federal Register June 25.
this manner would result in a very few re-
look for work.
Treasury paycheck. Whether a system is
hires, the percentage may go as high as 10
operated successfully or not depends entirely
The regulations, first proposed last April,
percent. Prime sponsors in exceptional
He told members of the International As-
on the individuals in the operation and not on
reduce operating costs, improve services, and
circumstances may appeal through their
sociation of Personnel in Employment Security
who has hired them, he said.
clarify Labor Department policy on maintenance
regional offices for an exception to the 10 per-
that the "UI system, however, has some real
of effort.
cent limitation. The regulations now also
credibility problems.
"All the computers and machines in the
provide that the 10 percent limitation applies
world cannot supplant that special dedication
During the 30-day comment period, reac-
only to new rehires and will not affect rehires
"Its integrity as an aid for the many thou-
and service you have provided your fellow
tions to the proposed regulations were received
already on CETA rolls.
sands eligible who collect jobless pay is in
Americans, he said.
from more than 200 individuals and organiza-
question because of the lack of integrity of a
tions. These comments were carefully evalu-
In the section that prohibits training for
few who take advantage.
"Things are beginning to change in the
ated and some resulted in revisions in the
jobs in lower wage industries, the example of
employment security system after more than
earlier version.
sewing machine operators and similar workers
Vital We Maintain UI Integrity
40 years of trial and growth, " Kolberg said
in the garment and apparel industries was
in conclusion. "Certainly, the dire predictions
One of the principal effects of the revised
omitted in the revised regulations. This omis-
"It is vital, " he said, "it is imperative we
at the outset of what the system would perpe-
regulations is to ease the administrative burden
sion does not alter the Department's policy of
maintain the integrity of the UI program and
trate on our basic liberties proved totally
of prime sponsors.
prohibiting training for lower wage occupations
restore the public confidence and acceptance
false. Justas certainly, the predictions of what
not only in garment and apparel work but in
that it has enjoyed over its 40-year history.
the system would accomplish for working
In fiscal 1977, the notices describing the
any industry.
Americans did not totally materialize.
program that all sponsors are required to
"My concern for restored confidence in the
publish need appear only one day instead of
Copies of the revised guidelines are avail-
system is based on my ultimate concern for
able from ETA's regional offices.
"I think we have nurtured the seed proper-
three. Furthermore, the description must
the eligible UI claimant. Any situation
ly and may expect the results in the immediate
give only the purpose of the grant and the
that tends to detract from the earned right of
years ahead as the final realization of what
amount and source of funds, and indicate where
that person to collect what is rightfully his or
had been expected, " he concluded.
the public can see the complete program plan,
$2 Million in DUA
hers concerns me deeply, 11 Kolberg said.
as well as a comparison of last year's per-
formance with its plan.
Noting that in one week alone in January
Paid Out in 3 Areas
1975 more than 975, 000 individuals had filed
Formerly, sponsors were required to pub-
initial claims, Kolberg said the unprecedented
Farmworker Programs
lish a much longer description of program
Over $2 million in Disaster Unemployment
numbers "severely strained the solvency of the
operations, including detailed statistics. The
Assistance (DUA) funds has been allocated to
trust funds, both state and federal, to the ex-
requirement was eased because of minimal
tent that 22 are currently borrowing from the
Get Estimated $54 Million
provide eligible, jobless workers temporary
public response.
income following a series of disasters that
general revenues of the United States to con-
have occurred within the U.S. and its terri-
tinue payments.
To facilitate planning for migrant and
The revised regulations also reduce by 10
seasonal farmworker programs in fiscal year
tories since mid-May.
Of the $17.9 billion paid out in 1975,
1977, Secretary Usery announced planning
to 15 percent the need for prime sponsors to
audit sub-grantees and contractors, by requir-
$11. 4 billion was from trust funds created by
estimates totaling $53.7 million for 49 states
Secretary of Labor Usery allocated $1.
and Puerto Rico.
ing that audits be limited to projects of
million for DUA benefits to Idaho, following
employer UI taxes, the usual source for jobless
$100, or more, and at least 25 percent of
the June 5 collapse of the Teton Dam and sub-
pay benefits. The major balance was from
The Federal Register notice July 2 said the
the remainder.
sequent flooding of five counties. Eleven
emergency appropriations from general re-
money would be available October 1, subject to
people were reported killed.
venues for extended benefits up to 65 weeks.
appropriation by the Congress. Funding is
Grant modification procedures are also
Most states have a regular program of 26
Early estimates indicate that 10, 000
weeks, with 13 weeks of extended benefits
authorized by CETA Title III, Section 303.
streamlined, thereby lessening the number of
modifications that require prior approval from
individuals are unemployed, mostly farmers
supported 50-50 by state and federal funds.
The estimate for each state is based on its
DOL and notification to public interest groups.
and other agricultural workers, as a result of
proportion of the Nation's farmworkers, and is
the dam collapse. The Idaho State Employ-
Some Future Directions
no less than 90 percent of the state's FY 1976
Administrative terms are redefined to make
ment Security Agency has established three
Referring to the "suitable work" standards
allocation.
them more compatible with local government
centers, in Rexburg, St. Anthony, and Idaho
used for determining the eligibility of unem-
accounting systems, and most prime sponsors
Falls, to handle DUA claims.
ployed workers for Federal Supplemental
Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Pro-
are relieved from having to obtain prior ap-
Benefits, Kolberg said:
grams, operating in every state but Alaska,
proval for administrative cost-allocation plans.
On May 20, Typhoon Pamela swept Guam,
provide such services as skill training, work
and two days later President Ford declared the
"Now that the economy is improving and job
experience, education assistance, job place-
The revised guidelines also clarify DOL
island a disaster area. Half a million dollars
opportunities are opening up, a major effort
ment, transportation help, and day care of
policy on the limitation of the number of laid-
in DUA funds has been allocated for unemploy-
must be aimed at restoring long-term jobless
children.
off public employees a city or county can re-
ment assistance to islanders who are jobless
workers to the employed labor force. This
hire under public service employment
because of the typhoon.
effort is as important as catching the relative-
Prospective program sponsors must sub-
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programs.
ly few cheaters.
mit a Preapplication for Federal Assistance
Two counties in Oklahoma suffered severe
to the ETA, Room 7122, Patrick Henry Build-
For example, if a city has 10,000 jobless
storms and flooding on May 30. Affected
Before closing, Kolberg referred to the
ing, 601 D Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
persons and 800, or 8 percent, are laid-off
workers are eligible for $20,000 in DUA.
Congressional oversight hearings where the
20213 by 4 PM EDT, August 2.
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5
Prime Sponsors Initiate
An on-the-job training manual, developed
Sponsors Assessed
(From Page 1)
by the Topeka-Shawnee County, Kan., prime
Marginal, Unsatisfactory
New Approaches to OJT
sponsor is used as a marketing device to pro-
An unsatisfactory rating in any two of the
mote CETA OJT services to privately owned
other criteria adherence to regional office
Due to space limitations, we are listing only prime
local firms.
sponsors that were assessed as marginal (M) or un-
directives, grant management, or advisory
Looking for some new approaches to OJT?
satisfactory (U). Sponsors whose names do not appear were
councils also resulted in an over-all un-
rated as satisfactory. "BOS" means Balance of State.
Consider two fairly unusual ones a voucher
"After we've explained the program ver-
satisfactory rating.
Ala. -- Huntsville Csrt. (M), Tuscalosa Cnty. (M).
project recently begun in Florida, and a manual
bally, the manual is something we can leave
Ariz. Phoenix/Maricopa (M), Tucson-Pima Cnty. (M),
for employers developed by a local Kansas
BOS (M). Calif. Pasadena (M), San Mateo Cnty. (M),
with the employer that he can look at later,
prime sponsor, both described briefly below.
Kolberg said that 21 prime sponsors or five
Santa Cruz Cnty. (M), Solano Cnty. (M), Imperial Cnty.
says Thomas Rodriguez, intergovernmental
Csrt. (M), Richmond Csrt. (M), San Diego Regional
percent of the 431 sponsors received unsatis-
Training and Employment Csrt. (M).
coordinator for the Department of Labor Ser-
factory ratings for regular Title I and Title II
Colo. -- Arapahoe Cnty. (M), Colorado Springs Csrt.
The experimental voucher program, run by
vices which runs the CETA program.
programs and about 145 were assessed as
(M), Larimer Cnty. (M), Weld Cnty. (M), and BOS (M).
Manatee County, Fla., is an attempt to see if
marginal performers. More than 260 received
Conn. -- Bridgeport Csrt. (M), Hartford Csrt. (U), New
Haven Csrt. (M), Stamford Csrt. (M). Delaware BOS
giving participants more involvement in nego-
Financed through a grant from the Gover-
satisfactory ratings.
(M). District of Columbia (M).
tiating their training plans and wage rates is
nor's office, the 38-page booklet explains the
Fla. -- Lee Cnty. (M), Alachua Cnty. (M), Brevard
more effective than the traditional way of run-
on-the-job training program and provides
Kolberg pointed out that marginal and un-
Cnty. (M), Orange Cnty. /Orlando (M), Sarasota Cnty.
(M), Pasco Cnty. (M), Northeast Florida Manpower Csrt.
ning an on-the-job training program.
information on guidelines and copies of re-
satisfactory categories "do not mean neces-
(M), Broward Csrt. (M), Tampa Cart. (U), Manatee Cnty.
quired documents and forms.
sarily that the prime sponsor is operating a
(M), Seminole Cnty. (M), BOS (M).
The program, which began in May, is also
totally inadequate program or that ETA will not
Ga. -- Atlanta (M). Fulton Cnty. (M), DeKalb Cnty.
In the four months since the manual was
(M), Cobb Cnty. (M), CSRA Cart. (M), Savannah/Chatham
expected to result in reduced staff costs and
continue funding.
Csrt. (M), Mid-Ga. Csrt. (M), Clayton Cnty. (M), BOS
provide an additional learning experience for
published, there has been a "noticeable change"
(M). Hawaii -Honolulu/Hawaii Csrt. (U).
the participants. Here's how the experimental
in employers' interest in the program and a
111. -- Kane Cnty. (M), Macon Cnty. (M), Will-Grundy
remarkably sharp rise in the number of new
"It is merely an indicator specifying pro-
Csrt. (U). Ind. Hammond (U), Lake Cnty. (U), St.
project works:
contractors, according to Rodriguez.
blem areas the sponsor, in conjunction with
Joseph Cnty. (M), Tippecanoe Cnty. (U), Madison Cnty.
(M), Indianapolis (M), LaPorte Cnty. (M), Fort Wayne Csrt.
ETA, must resolve prior to receiving Fiscal
(M), Delaware Cert. (M), Southwestern Csrt. (M), BOS (U).
Thirty disadvantaged OJT participants,
Year 1977 grants.
Ky. -- Louisville Csrt. (M), Bluegrass Manpower Csrt.
randomly selected, willreceive orientation and
A limited number of copies of the manual
(M), BOS (M). Maine -Cumberland Cnty. (M), BOS (M).
job counseling, but not the usual job develop-
are available free to other prime sponsors
Md. George's Cnty. (U), Western Md. Csrt. (M).
from: Topeka-Shawnee County, Department of
"I feel reasonably certain that prime spon-
Mass. -- Boston (U), EMHRDA Cart. (M), New Bedford
ment and placement assistance.
sors in the unsatisfactory category will be able
Csrt. (M), Worcester Cart. (M), Brockton Csrt. (M),
Labor Services, 901 Monroe Street, Topeka,
BOS (M).
Kan. 66603. Attn: Thomas Rodriguez. The
to take the corrective actions necessary to
Mich. -- Wayne Cnty. (M), Detroit (U), Monroe Cnty.
Instead, the Department of Human Re-
eliminate their shortcomings, 11 Kolberg said.
(M), Oakland Cnty. (M), St. Clair Cnty. (M), Berrien
sources provides them with (1) voucher forms
phone is: (913) 357-6226.
Cnty. (M), Ann Arbor (M), Muskegon Csrt. (M), Genesee/
Flint Csrt. (M), BOS (M). Miss. -Jackson Csrt. (M).
which specify the occupation for which the par-
"I have directed our regional offices to
Mont. -- BOS (M). Nev. -- BOS (M). N. H. --
ticipant seeks training, with its DOT code and
work with the prime sponsors to eliminate the
Rockingham/Stafford Csrt. (M), BOS (M). N. J. Atlantic
the minimum/maximum hours of training re-
Suitable-Work Standards
problem areas and assist with the corrections
Cnty. (M), Jersey City (M), Monmouth Cnty. (M), Essex
quired, (2) letters of introduction from the
necessary to permit them to continue the
Cnty. (M), Newark (U), Union Cnty. (M), Middlesex Cnty.
(M), Paterson (U), Mercer Cnty. (M), Trenton (U), Bur-
department to employers, and (3) descriptions
Tightened for FSB Claims
sponsorship of programs in the new fiscal
lington Cnty. (M), Camden Cnty. (M), Camden City (U),
Gloucester Cnty. (M), Ocean Cnty. (M), BOS (M).
of the OJT program, both regular and experi-
year.
N.Y. -- Albany Csrt. (M), Saratoga Cnty. (M), Buffalo
mental.
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a
City (U), Niagara Cnty. (M), New York City (M), Rockland
Marginal ratings meant that prime sponsors
Cnty. (U), Westchester Cart. (M), Nassau Cnty. Cart. (M),
letter to all State Employment Security Agen-
Monroe/Rochester Csrt. (U), Syracuse (M), Oneida Cnty.
The participants then develop their own OJT
were not performing satisfactorily but were
situations and negotiate their wages and train-
cies emphasizing the application of 'suitable
(M), Steuben Cnty. (M), BOS (M).
work" standards in determining eligibility of
capable of improving and performing satisfac-
N.C. Buncombe Cnty. (M), Charlotte (M), Wake
ing schedules. The OJT coordinator keeps a
regular check on training candidates' progress,
unemployed workers for Federal Supplemental
torily by October 1, start of the fiscal year.
Cnty. (M), Greensboro-Guilford (M), Alamance Cnty. (M),
BOS (M). N. D. -- BOS (M). Ohio Butler Cnty. (M),
Benefits (FSB).
Lorain Cnty. (M), Canton Csrt. (M), Cleveland Cart. M),
but enters the negotiation process only in the
Greene Cnty. (M), Toledo Csrt. (M), Allen Cnty. (M),
Clermont Cnty. Csrt. (M), BOS (M).
final stages and then works out extraordinary
costs.
According to a notice published in the
Pa. South Allegheny Csrt. (U), Erie City (M).
Susquehanna Cart. (M), Bucks Cnty. (M), Montgomery Cnty.
Federal Register June 18, persons receiving
(M), Phildelphia (M), Allegheny Cnty. (M), Washington Cnty.
Any employer in the county who employs
FSB (emergency unemployment compensation),
ETA Interchange is a technical information bulletin for
(M), Westmoreland Cnty. (M), Lackawanna Cnty. (M),
staff involved in the operation of employment, training, and
Scranton (M), York Cnty. (M), Fayette Cnty. (M), Mercer
six or more persons and can provide the re-
who refuse to accept suitable job offers, lose
related programs at the federal, state, and local levels. It is
Cnty. Cart. (M), Northumberland Cnty. (M).
quired training leading to permanent employ-
their eligibility for further unemployment
published monthly by the Employment and Training Admin-
R. I. -- Providence (M), BOS (M). S. c. -- S. c.
compensation payments.
istration, U.S. Department of Labor, 601 D Street, N.W.,
Csrt. (M). Tenn. -- Chattanooga (M), Hamilton Cnty. (M),
ment is potentially eligible to participate.
Room 10410, Washington, D.C. 20213 Contributions from
Nashville/Davidson (M), Memphis Cart. (M). Va.
Henrico Cnty. Cart. (M), Roanoke Csrt. (M), Alexandria
Suitable work for anFSB beneficiary is de-
readers are encouraged for the exchange of program ideas
(M), BOS. (U).
At the same time the 30 are negotiating
and resource information.
their arrangements, another 30 disadvantaged
fined as work for which a person is reasonably
W. Va. -- W.Va. Statewide (M). Guam (M). P. R.
Bayamon Municipio (U), Carolina Municipio (M), San
fitted by training and experience.
Material contained in this publication is in the public do-
Juan Csrt. (M), Mayaguez Municipio (U), Caguas
participants are being enrolled in the tradi-
main and may be reproduced, fully or partially, without
Municipio (M). V. I. (M). American Samoa (M). Trust
tional OJT program and receiving job develop-
ment and placement assistance, along with
If an individual lacks the skills and training
permission of the Federal Government. Source credit is re-
Territory of the Pacific Islands (M).
needed to perform work that is offered, the job
quested but not required.
The assessment of the special governors grants resulted
orientation and counseling. Over the next
may nonetheless be considered "suitable, if,
William H. Kolberg
in 30 states receiving satisfactory ratings. Two states,
several months, results of the experimental
Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and the Virgin Islands were
as part of the job, the worker is provided with
Assistant Secretary of Labor
rated as unsatisfactory.
and control groups will be compared.
the training needed to develop required skills.
For Employment and Training
The 23 states with marginal performance ratings were:
For more information, contact: Wansley
Larry R. Moen
Arizona, California. Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Guam,
Work may also be considered "suitable"
Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missis-
Director of Information
Hancock, OJT coordinator, Manatee County,
sippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina,
when it involves lower pay and less developed
Pennsylvania, Samoa, South Carolina, Tennessee, Trust
Department of Human Resources, 417-12th
skills than the individual's customary occupa-
Editor: Abby Martin; Editorial Offices: 202/376-6270
Territory, Vermont, and West Virginia.
Street West, Bradenton, Fla. 33506. The
tion does, but prospects for employment at
phone is: (813) 748-0087.
his customary level are diminished.
7
6
Under a 15-month, $610, 271 contract re-
NEWSBEAT
newal, the Electrical, Radio, and Machine
Workers (IUE) will arrange on-the-job train-
ing for 600 jobless and underemployed
The National Alliance of Businessmen
persons in 19 states. The IUE will develop
(NAB) and the AFL-CIO's Human Resources
sub-contracts among employers with whom the
Development Institute (HRDI) are jointly
union has collective bargaining agreements,
sponsoring a $225, pilot summer program
and the companies will train people for both
to help 300 disadvantaged youth learn how pri-
entry-level and advance jobs in electronics,
vate industry actually works. Called the
electrical, and allied manufacturing industries.
Vocational Exploration Program, the concept
Participants will be selected from economical-
is an off-shoot of the summer jobs program
ly disadvantaged, minority group, and female
and has the same eligibility standards. The
candidates. Under six previous contracts, the
nine-week program is operating in 18 cities.
IUE has trained 6,000 persons.
It and the other six national projects described
below are funded with CETA Title III dollars.
Under a $1.4 million contract renewal, the
AFL-CIO's carpenters union will train 1, 665
Two hundred underemployed workers in six
jobless or underemployed workers on the job.
states will be trained by the Textile Workers
Since 1967, the United Brotherhood of Carpen-
Union of America in such occupations as dyer
ters and Joiners of America has recruited
operator, weaver, loom fixer, and knitter,
nearly 32,000 people for training under DOL
among others. The $276, contract, the
contracts. It has upgraded the skills of
first with the union, stresses the upgrading
22, 209 journeymen and trained 5,023 in pre-
of presently employed minority persons,
apprenticeship and 4, 679 in apprenticeship.
women, and people with limited English.
Representatives of the AFL-CIO's carpen-
The Associated Independent Electrical Con-
ters union serve on the National Joint Carpen-
tractors of America (AIECA) will promote and
try Apprenticeship and Training Committee,
develop new apprenticeship programs and ex-
which is conducting a year-long study under a
pand 10 existing ones under a $93, 800 contract.
$128, 000 grant to see if the four years required
The agreement calls for the development of
for carpentry apprenticeships can be shor-
six regional consortiums of AIECA members
tened. The Associated General Contractors of
who will establish the new programs in areas
America and the National Association of Home-
where current or future demands for journey-
builders are also represented on the labor-
men in the electrical field are not being met.
management group responsible for the study.
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OF THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE
THE
UNITED
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
STATE
STATE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
JUL 14 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR TED MARRS
SUBJECT: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT OF AMERICAN
INDIANS
This is in response to your memorandum concerning special
provisions for the employment of American Indians on Federal
and federally-assisted construction projects on the Pine
Ridge Reservation.
We do not feel it would be appropriate to involve OFCC on a
single-reservation basis, nor as suggested, can we see a
role for the Department of Transportation beyond its own
direct program responsibility. Outlined below are several
laws and activities that bear on the issue.
-- Section 7 (b) of the Indian Self-Determination Act
(P.L. 93-638) provides authority for Indian
preference in hiring and training in connection with
certain Federal contracts and grants.
On June 25 the Department of Labor's Office of Federal
Contract Compliance Programs put in the Federal
Register proposed regulations (attached) that permit
preferential employment of Indians on or near Indian
reservations. Under the proposed regulations
construction or nonconstruction contractors will be
exempt from the Civil Rights Act's equal opportunity
clause for preferentially hiring Indians on or near
Indian reservations. Also, under the proposed
regulations, a contractor performing contracts on or
FORD
near an Indian reservation may reflect in its
affirmative action program, goals and timetables for
the preferential hiring of Indians on or near Indian
GERALD
reservations.
2
-- Finally, there are several Federal programs providing
substantial resources for the employment and training
of Indians. The major programs are with BIA, HEW, and
in the Department of Labor under various parts of the
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
Dan Mind
Dan L. McGurk
Associate Director for
Human and Community Affairs
Attachment
PROPOSED RULES
26229
be used as long as it remains reasonably
715 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 22nd
stable and responsive to histamine.
amended, for consistent standards
day of June, 1976.
(e)
If repeat tests are required,
among the Federal equal employment
W. J. USERY, Jr.,
the product is satisfactory if the average
opportunity enforcement agencies, the
Secretary of Labor.
decrease in blood pressure obtained with
Department of Labor proposes to adopt
JOHN C. READ,
four doses of the test solution is not
the policy enunciated in Section 703(1)
Assistant Secretary for
greater than the average decrease ob-
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
Employment Standards.
tained with 0.1 microgram of histamine
amended, as the applicable standard
base per kilogram of body weight.
under Executive Order 11246, as
LAWRENCE Z. LORBER,
Interested persons may, on or before
amended, for contractors performing
Director, Office of Federal Con-
August 24, 1976, submit to the Hearing
contracts on or near an Indian reserva-
tract Compliance Programs.
Clerk, Food and Drug Administration,
tion. The obligations of a Federal con-
[FR Doc.76-18528 Filed 6-24-76:8:45 am]
Rm. 4-65, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville,
tractor under the Indian Self Determi-
MD 20852, written comments (preferably
nation and Education Assistance Act, PL
in quintuplicate and identified with the
93-638, and the regulations issued pur-
Occupational Safety and Health
Hearing Clerk docket number found in
suant thereto, 25 CFR' Parts 271-277
Administration
brackets in the heading of this docu-
would not be altered by the promulga-
29 CFR Part 1910
ment) regarding this proposal. Received
tion of this regulation.
comments may be seen in the above office
Interested persons are invited to file
[Docket No. OSH-37]
during working hours, Monday through
written data, views or arguments con-
PROPOSED STANDARD FOR EXPOSURE
Friday.
cerning this proposal by July 26, 1976.
TO INORGANIC ARSENIC
Dated: June 18, 1976,
Written comments should be addressed
Informal Public Hearing; Certification of
to the Acting Director, Office of Federal
Inflation Impact and Receipt of New Evi-
ROBERT L. SPENCER,
Contract Compliance Programs, U.S.
dence
Acting Assistant Director
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
for Regulatory Affairs.
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.
Purpose. The purposes of this notice
are to certify that the potential infla-
[FR Doc.76-18448 Filed 6-24-76;8:45 am]
PART 60-1-OBLIGATIONS OF
tionary impact of the proposed standard
CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS
for occupational exposure to inorganic
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
1. It is proposed to amend § 60-1.5 of
arsenic has been examined, to announce
Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Chapter 60, Title 41, Code of Federal
the availability of the technological
Programs
Regulations by adding a new paragraph
feasibility and inflation impact state-
41 CFR Parts 60-1 and 60-2]
(a) (6) to read as follows.
ment for public inspection and copying,
and to schedule an informal public hear-
EMPLOYMENT OF AMERICAN INDIANS ON
§ 60-1.5 Exemptions.
ing date for receipt of oral testimony on
OR NEAR INDIAN RESERVATIONS
(a)
the inflation impact statement and the:
Proposed Rulemaking
(6) Work on or near Indian reserva-
new evidence cited below. The procedures
tions. It shall not be a violation of the
relating to the potential infiationary Im-
Notice is hereby given that pursuant
equal opportunity clause for a construc-
pact of the proposal have been concurred
to Executive Order 11246 (30 FR 12319),
tion or nonconstruction contractor to
in by the Council on Wage and Price Sta-
as amended by Executive Order 11375
extend a publicly announced preference
bility in accordance with Office of Man-
(32 FR 14303), it is proposed to amend
in employment to Indians living on or
agement and Budget Circular No. A-107
41 CFR Part 60-1.5 and Part 60-2.12 in
near an Indian reservation in connection
(January 28, 1975), issued pursuant to
order to clarify the policy of the U.S.
with employment opportunities on or
Executive Order 11821.
Department of Labor under Executive
hear an Indian reservation. The use of
Background.-On January 21, 1975,
Order 11246, as amended, with regard to
the word "near" would include all that
notice was published in the FEDERAL REG-
expanding the employment opportuni-
area where a person seeking employment
ISTER (40 FR 3392), of a proposed stand-
ties of American Indians living on or
could reasonably be expected to com-
ard for inorganic arsenic pursuant to the
near an Indian reservation in both con-
mute to and from in the course of a
authority in sections 6(b) and 8(c) of the
struction and nonconstruction employ-
work day. Contractors or subcontractors
Occupational Safety and Health Act of
ment. The proposal would parallel Sec-
extending such a preference shall not,
1970 (84 Stat. 1593, 1599; 29 U.S.C. 655,
tion 703(i) of the Civil Rights Act of
however, discriminate among Indians on
657), Secretary of Labor's Order. No.
1964, as amended, and would allow con-
the basis of religion, sex, or tribal af-
12-71 (36 FR 8754), and 29 CFR Part
struction and nonconstruction contrac-
filiation, and the use of such a preference
1911.
tors and subcontractors to engage in cer-
shall not excuse a contractor from com-
In accordance with that notice, an in-
tain preferential hiring of such Indians.
plying with the other requirements con-
formal public hearing was held under
Section 703(i) of the Civil Rights Act
tained in this Chapter.
section 6(b) of the Act and 29 CFR Part
of 1964, as amended states:
1911, on April 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 and 16,
Nothing contained in this title shall ap-
PART 60-2-AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
1976. At the conclusion of the hearing,
ply to any business or enterprise on or near
PROGRAMS
the presiding Administrative Law Judge
an Indian reservation with respect to any
set May 15, 1975, as the final date for sub-
publicly announced employment practice
2. It is proposed to amend § 60-2.12
of such business or enterprise under which
mitting written post-hearing comments
by redesignating paragraphs (j), (k),
a preferential treatment is given to any in-
containing additional evidence, and
dividual because he is an Indian living on or
(1), and (m) as (k), (1), (m), and (n)
June 13, 1975, as the final date for the
near a reservation.
and by adding a new (j) as follows.
submission of post-hearing statements of
The use of the word "near" would in-
§ 60-2.12 Establishment of goals and
position and analysis.
clude all that area where a person seek-
timetables.
At the request of one of the hearing
ing employment could reasonably be ex-
participants, OSHA extended the period
pected to commute to and from in the
for filing post-hearing evidence until
(j) A contractor or subcontractor ex-
course of a work day. This definition is
June 13, 1975, and the period for filing
tending a publicly announced preference
consistent with that offered by the Equal
statements of position and analysis un-
for Indians as authorized in 41 CFR 60-
Employment Opportunity Commission to
til July 8, 1975, by notice published in
1.5(a) (6) may reflect in its goals and
the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in
the FEDERAL REGISTER on May 19, 1975
timetables the permissive employment
(40 FR 21736)
an opinion letter dated July 18, 1973.
preference for Indians living on or near
New Evidence.-Since the end of the
In accordance with the Federal equal
an Indian reservation.
hearing, important new evidence has
employment policy contained in Section
been received and we have placed the fol-
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO. 124-FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1976
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
JUL 1 1 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR TED MARRS
SUBJECT: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT OF AMERICAN
INDIANS
This is in response to your memorandum concerning special
provisions for the employment of American Indians on Federal
and federally-assisted construction projects on the Pine
Ridge Reservation.
We do not feel it would be appropriate to involve OFCC on a
single-reservation basis, nor as suggested, can we see a
role for the Department of Transportation beyond its own
direct program responsibility. Outlined below are several
laws and activities that bear on the issue.
-- Section 7 (b) of the Indian Self-Determination Act
(P.L. 93-638) provides authority for Indian
preference in hiring and training in connection with
certain Federal contracts and grants.
-- On June 25 the Department of Labor's Office of Federal
Contract Compliance Programs put in the Federal
Register proposed regulations (attached) that permit
preferential employment of Indians on or near Indian
reservations. Under the proposed regulations
construction or nonconstruction contractors will be
exempt from the Civil Rights Act's equal opportunity
clause for preferentially hiring Indians on or near
Indian reservations. Also, under the proposed
regulations, a contractor performing contracts on or
near an Indian reservation may reflect in its
affirmative action program, goals and timetables for
the preferential hiring of Indians on or near Indian
reservations.
2
-- Finally, there are several Federal programs providing
substantial resources for the employment and training
of Indians. The major programs are with BIA, HEW, and
in the Department of Labor under various parts of the
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
(signed) Dan L. McGurk
Dan L. McGurk
Associate Director for
Human and Community Affairs
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON
JUL 14 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Secretary of Labor
Briefing Paper on Department wju. of Labor
SUBJECT:
Indian Programs
I have attached a paper which summarizes the Department
of Labor's efforts for Indian and Native American people
under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA)
of 1973. The paper is designed to assist you in preparing
for the forthcoming meeting with representatives of
federally recognized Indian tribes.
Attention is especially called to section (8) of the paper,
which deals specifically with the federally recognized
tribes participation under CETA.
If you have further questions, one of my senior officials
is prepared to brief you on this program.
Attachment
Briefing Paper on Indian and Native American
Employment and Training Programs Under the
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA)
1. Purpose
2. Legislative Authority
3. Administrative Structure
4. Description of Programs and Activities
5. Funding Levels
6. Program Statistics
7. Major Issues
8. Federally Recognized Tribes Under CETA
FORD
2
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of Indian and Native American employment and
training programs is to provide job training and employment
opportunities for economically disadvantaged, unemployed
and underemployed Indians and other Native Americans and
to assure that such training and other services lead to
maximum employment opportunities and enhanced self-sufficiency.
2. LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY
Under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA)
Indian tribes on Federal and State reservations are eligible
for direct funding under titles II and VI and section 304
of title III, and section 302 of title III.
Section 302 of title III requires that special comprehensive
employment and training programs be established for Indians
and other Native Americans regardless of where they reside.
Titles II and VI provide for public service employment
programs.
Section 304 of title III provides for summer youth programs,
generally work experience.
Section 302 of title III, provides for comprehensive employ-
ment and training services. This includes such programs as
on-the-job training, work experience, skill and classroom
training, and public service employment; and such services
as child care, transportation and counseling.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
All CETA Indian employment and training programs are adminis-
tered at the national level by the Division of Indian and
Native American Programs, Office of National Programs,
Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor.
Staff from the Division are located in Federal regional cities
in order to be able to better assist tribes, bands, groups,
and organizations selected to administer CETA Indian programs.
3
The national administration of these programs is provided for
by the act and was included in the legislation at the request
of the majority of the Indians who supported the legislation.
4. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Grants are let to Indian tribes on Federal and State reserva-
tions under titles II and VI and section 304 of title III.
Under title III, section 302 public and private nonprofit
agencies are also authorized to be designated as prime sponsors.
Prime sponsors make the final decision as to the types of
activities for which funds will be expended. The act allows
funds appropriated under one title to be used for activities
authorized by another title, so that there is complete
flexibility. There is a 10 percent limitation for adminis-
tration when funds are used for public service employment
purposes under titles II and VI. When funds are used for
comprehensive programs and services authorized under title
III, administrative costs are limited to 20 percent of all
costs.
Most Indian tribes and organizations are using CETA funds
to create public service employment and work experience
positions. Many of these positions are being used by the
tribes to develop the expertise to take over local functions
previously performed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. In
this respect CETA is supporting the goal of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act.
Also, in many programs, emphasis is being placed on involving
Indians in apprenticeable occupations. Special efforts are
being made to involve Indians in the construction trades.
5. FUNDING LEVELS
Indian prime sponsors have received the following amounts
under CETA. The first funding year was Fiscal Year 1975.
FGRD LIBE any
4
FISCAL
TITLE
TITLE III
TITLE III
TITLE
YEAR
II
SECTION 302
SECTION 304
VI
1975
$ 7,066,094
$ 50,560,000
$ 7,400,000
$ 5,988,223
1976
1,800,235
50,560,000
8,884,940
8,136,597
1976/77
Transition
Quarter
450,064
12,640,000
N/A
N/A
1976 (TEA)
6,019,372
N/A
N/A
N/A
1977
2,000,000:
50,560,000
4/
5/
TOTALS $17,335,765
$164,320,000
$16,284,000
$14,124,820
Includes $4,054,238 in Fiscal Year 1974 funds not made available
until Fiscal Year 1975.
2/ These are temporary employment assistance funds which are good
through January 31, 1977.
These are tentative Fiscal Year 1977 funding levels issued for
planning purposes since final Fiscal Year 1977 allocations are
not yet available.
Summer funds for 1977 are not available yet.
5/ The authorization for the title VI programs ended June 30, 1976.
NOTE: Funds under titles II and VI are allocated on the basis of
relative unemployment, i.e., unemployment on eligible
reservations compared to all unemployment in all areas of
the United States which qualify for funds under titles II
and VI.
Funds under section 302 are allocated according to a
formula which distributes 25 percent of the funds on the
basis of only Indian and other Native American unemployment
within a specified geographic area, and 75 percent on the
basis of Indian and other Native American low-income families
within the area, except that no area receives less than 90
percent of the amount it received during the previous
fiscal year assuming sufficient funds are available.
5
Summer funds are allocated according to the relative
number of youth ages 14 to 21 on each reservation,
except that each reservation is funded at least at its
last summer's level assuming sufficient funds are
available.
6.
PROGRAM STATISTICS - Fiscal Year 1976
Title II
- number of prime sponsors
77
- individuals served
356
- reservations served
216
Title III
Section 302 - number of prime sponsors
146
- individuals served
30,000
- reservations served
N/A
Title III
Summer
- number of prime sponsors
77
- individuals served
11,500
- reservations served
216
1/ 1975 summer data. Data for 1976 is not yet available.
Title VI
- number of prime sponsors
77
- individuals served
1,271
- reservations served
216
7. MAJOR ISSUES
A.
Data used for allocation purposes is not adequate.
Titles II and VI allocations are based on Bureau of
Indian Affairs (BIA) unemployment data. While these
data are updated annually, data collection methods
are not appropriate. Most data is developed by the
tribe and/or the BIA area office.
Allocations for title III, section 302 and 304 programs
are based on 1970 census data. While these data are
clearly not adequate they represent the only universal
data available on Indians.
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We are working with the Census Bureau, the Office of
Management and Budget and other Federal agencies to
develop better and more complete data during the
1980 census.
We also work closely with BIA in attempting to improve
data used under titles II and VI for Federal reservations.
Likewise, we are attempting "to work with the States to
improve data for State reservations.
B.
Nonreservation federally recognized tribes are not
eligible for titles II, VI and summer funds.
Federally recognized tribes not residing on reservations
have been pushing for an amendment to CETA which would
make them eligible for funding for titles II, VI and
summer funds. Legislation has been introduced by
representatives of the Oklahoma delegation to make
such tribes eligible. This would include federally
recognized Alaskan natives.
C. Inclusion of Native Hawaiians in title III, section
302 programs.
Native Hawaiian groups have requested that they be
made eligible for direct funding under section 302.
Amendments to CETA have been proposed to accomplish
this. If this does occur it could create two other
problems. One would be what data to use to determine
allocations for Native Hawaiians. The other would be
that unless the allocation for section 302 programs is
increased, the inclusion of Native Hawaiians could
result in anywhere from a 10 to 20 percent decrease
in the funding levels for all other prime sponsors at
the current allocation level.
8. FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES UNDER CETA
A. Funding for Fiscal Year 1976.
More than $69 million was provided for Indian and
Alaska native employment and training programs during
GERALD FORD
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Fiscal Year 1976 under titles II, III and VI of CETA.
Of this total more than $57 million or more than 81
percent went to federally recognized tribes. The
remaining $12 million went to fund programs for State
reservations, rural non-Federal tribes and for urban
areas. The greater portion of Native Americans
residing in urban areas are members of federally
recognized tribes.
B. Number of Federal Tribes Served.
All 217 Federal tribes, bands and groups are served
through CETA grants administered by the Division of
Indian and Native American Programs.
C. Output.
More than 40,000 federally recognized Indian and Alaska
native people were active participants in CETA programs
during Fiscal Year 1976. Of this total 4,000 were in
institutional training; 1,500 in on-the-job training;
5,000 in public service employment; 21,000 in work
experience; and 8,500 in other types of training.
D. Issues.
Federally recognized tribes object to the participation
of the Lumbee Indians of North Carolina being funded
under CETA. They do not consider these people to be
Indians.
Section 302 of CETA, under which the Lumbees are funded
requires that the Secretary establish special employment
and training programs for Indians and other Native
Americans regardless of where they reside. The Lumbee
people have been recognized as Indians by the State of
North Carolina for many years. The people known as
Lumbees have lived in and around Robeson County since
the earliest settlers arrived. An act of Congress
gave them the name Lumbee. All of these reasons
clearly make them eligible for funding under CETA.
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Federally recognized tribes feel that the funds made
available to the tribes under CETA is no where near the
amount needed and is determined in a manner which has
no relationship to them.
Funds for Indian programs under section 302 are based
on 4 percent of the amount allocated by formula to
State and local governments under title I of the act.
Indians point out that on reservations unemployment
averages at least 40 percent of the available work
force versus 7 1/2 percent nationally. This significant
difference, they feel, should be recognized in determining
funding levels.
FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20427
July 14, 1976
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Memorandum
To:
W. J. Usery, Jr.
Secretary of Labor
From:
James F. Scearce
National Director
J150m
Subject:
FMCS Involvement in Indian Disputes
During fiscal year 1974/75 the Federal Mediation and
Conciliation Service applied its neutral dispute resolution capa-
bility in labor relations to two complex legal, sociological, and
economic Indian problems in a successful manner: the Navajo-
Hopi land dispute and the Oglala Sioux tribal government election.
1. Public Law 93-531 provided authority to the United States
District Court in Arizona to partition over two million acres of
land between the Navajo and Hopi Indian Tribes which had been
in serious dispute for more than a century. The Act also pro-
vided for a final negotiation period between the two tribes who,
along with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, were unable to settle
their differences after many bitter efforts. The National Director
of the Service was authorized and did appoint a mediator who assisted
the tribes in negotiations over a nine-month period. The parties
nearly reached complete agreement as a result of the mediation ef-
forts. The dispute is still continuing and is now before the U. S.
District Court for judicial resolution. The fact that the negotiations
resulted in near accord (about 85%) when all prior efforts for more
than 100 years had failed is a tribute to the process of collective
bargaining. Of course, as in labor negotiations, no agreement exists
unless total agreement does. The mediator was obliged to act as a
special master where total agreement was not feasible and issued a
report to the court. The agreements by the parties largely became
the basis for the mediators' report.
2. The Service was also successful in assisting the Oglala Sioux
election of Tribal Officers in January-February 1976 notwithstanding
2
a demonstrated history of election irregularity and violence. In
October 1974 the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights issued an in-
vestigative report finding serious abuses and irregularities in the
conduct of the previous election. In the fall of 1975 FMCS was
sought out by a representative of the tribe for assistance in con-
ducting the tribal government election.
Thereafter, the Bureau of Indian Affairs requested
Service assistance by reason of its reputation for impartiality and
experience in labor disputes and thereafter funded the entire proj-
ect. The Service utilized some of its own personnel but primarily
relied on retired government employees experienced in election
procedures. The Service assisted the tribe in establishing viable
procedures for conducting the election, trained its election judges,
and was on hand for monitoring the primary and general elections
in early 1976 as observers/monitors. FMCS issued a report on
the entire process, a copy of which is attached. The election was
conducted without serious problem and hopefully will contribute
substantially to the maintenance of peaceful government by the
Oglala Sioux Tribe.
These activities were not within the traditional responsi-
bility of the Service. Even though these initiatives were indicative
of the successful application of the agency efforts and acceptability
to the parties in Indian affairs, no further such activities have been
scheduled.
Attachment
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INDIAN LIGNITE MANPOWER PROJECT
Preliminary Report of Reservation Manpower Survey
by
Donald F. Schwartz, Ph.D.
Research Consultant
North Dakota State University
% = 6682
Faigo
11% of 6,682 = 135
September 14, 1976
An 11% random sample of the labor force between the ages of 18 and 46 was
drawn from two Montana and five North Dakota reservations or rural settlement
sites. The male labor force was deliberately oversampled (85%) and the female
labor force was undersampled (15%). Local interviewers were trained to conduct
one-hour personal interviews with persons in the sample. Interviewing began
in late February at Fort Totten and the last interviews were completed in early
July. Statistical analysis of the data is now in progress (September 14, 1976)
at North Dakota State University. Figures presented in this report are based
on initial computer printouts. More detailed analyses will be available in a
report to be ready for distribution in late October.
According to BIA 1975 figures, the potential labor force for the study
sites included in this survey is 8500. Following are the B.I.A. figures for
each study site:
1975 Reservation
Labor force
Population
(16 and older)
Montana
Crow
4144
1506 (905m, 603f)
Fort Peck
4543
1730 (951m, 779f)
North Dakota
Fort Berthold
2780
983
Turtle Mountain
7550
2204
Standing Rock
4883
1229
Fort Totten (pre-test site)
2336
590
Trenton-Williston Trust Lands
1200*
324
GERAID FORD LIBRARY
27,436
8,566
Caution is advised in multiplying percentages given in this preliminary
report times either the labor force total or individual reservation numbers.
The sample in this study included only 18-46 year olds and proportionately
fewer women than included in the total labor force. Weighed projections will
be included in the final report. Second, percentages on individual items
reported here may vary from individual reservation to overall percentage.
*estimate
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Section I: Sample Characteristics
1. Reservation sample sizes
N
% of total
Montana
Crow
117
16%
Ft. Peck
184
25%
North Dakota
Ft. Berthold
91
12%
Standing Rock
105
14%
Turtle Mt.
190
26%
Williston- Trenton
32
4%
Ft. Totten
16
2%
735
J2.
of 100% of
Employment status
Full time, year around job
314
43%
2,873
Part time job
89
12%
802
Seasonal job
43
6%
401
Unemployed
271
37%
H 12
NR
18
735
Of unemployed, 82% report seeking employment.
3. Age
18 - 26
313
43%
27 - 36
244
33%
37 - 46
171
23%
NR
7
1%
735
4. Marital status
Married
391
53%
Previously married
89
12%
Single
251
34%
NR
8
735
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5.
Number of Dependents
None (single, supports no one)
237
32%
One
64
9%
two-three
212
29%
four-six
149
20%
seven-nine
39
5%
ten or more
4
1%
NR
30
4%
735
6.
Sex
Male
585
80%
Female
149
20%
734
h.
Number of years of education completed
Eight or less
88
12%
802
Nine-eleven (some H.S.)
230
31%
Twelve (H.S. graduate)
194
26%
2,011 1,737
Thirteen (one year college
100
14%
935
or vocational)
Fourteen or more
103
14%
935
NR
20
735
8.
Personal income of respondent for 1975
0-1,999
217
30%
2,005
2,000-3,999
123
17%
1,136
4,000-5,999
109
15%
1,002
6,000-9,999
146
20%
1,336
10,000 or more
65
9%
601
NR
75
10%
668
735
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Section II: Job Training and Experience
A.
Jobs Related to Mining or Power Plant Operation
(Job categories identified in Renner Report)
Percent of labor
Percent of labor
Percent of labor
force who have
force who have
force who have
Job Title
completed a class-
completed an OJT
worked at this
room course in it
program
job in the past
four years
Civil Engineer
0.14%
Electrician
1.0%
0.7%
1.2%
Heavy Equipment Operator
5.2%
3.6%
10%
Carpenter
4.6%
0.8%
12.5%
Heavy Truck Driver
1.1%
0.7%
3.5%
Surveyor
0.4%
0.4%
1.1%
Accountant
1.0%
---
0.4%
Secretary
1.6%
----
2.6%
Keypunch Operator
0.3%
0.3%
Janitor
0.4%
1.0
7.8%
Auto Mechanic
6.4%
1.1%
4.0%
Clerical
5.6%
1.9%
8.3%
B.
Selected Other Job Categories
(Not all reported job titles are recorded here.)
Bookkeeper
0.7%
1.2%
Administrator
1.0%
0.7%
3.0%
Personnel Manager
0.6%
1.1%
Social/Welfare Worker
1.4%
1.0%
5.3%
Elementary/Secondary Teacher
0.8%
2.0%
Teacher Aid/Tutor
0.4%
1.1%
6.4%
Waitress
1.6%
School Cook
0.4%
0.3%
0.8%
Baker
0.14%
0.14%
0.4%
Cooks Helper
0.3%
0.14%
1.5%
Emergency Treatment or
Nurse's Aid
1.6%
0.41%
2.2%
Policeman
1.9%
0.6%
1.9%
Groundskeeper
0.3%
1.5%
Rancher
-
3.3%
Farm Labor
----
11.3%
Steel Mill Worker
0.3%
0.4%
Diesel Mechanic
0.4%
0.3%
0.4%
Painter
0.4%
0.4%
1.8%
Sheet Metal Shear Operator
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
Welder
7.2%
1.5%
3.8%
Cement finisher
0.6%
0.7%
2.3%
Construction Laborer
0.41%
0.68%
7.9%
Maintenance Man
2.9%
Bus Driver
---
2.9%
Laborer
--
6.8%
011 Rigger and Roughneck
0.3%
1.9%
Dispatcher
0.8%
0.4%
1.2%
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Section III: Interest in Lignite Industry Jobs/Commuting/Relocating
4,410
166% of the labor force report they would take a lignite industry job
paying a minimum of $1000/month if they could live on the reservation
and be home every night; 17% would refuse; 17% were undecided.
/2.
4,210
If they had to commute an hour or more to work everyday, 63% would
take it, 17% would refuse and 18% were undecided. (2% didn't respond)
a. If the commuting could be done in a car pool or by bus, about 20%
of those who were undecided or refused would now take the job.
3. If they had to live off the reservation to take the job - 100 to 300
miles from their present home 48% report they would take the job,
31% would refuse, 20% were undecided.
3,201
a. Of those who would relocate who have families, 64% would definitely
take their family with them, 22% would not.
Note: Relocation and commuting intentions reported above are being
cross-verified with a battery of attitudinal items on those two
topics.
b. 74% of the respondents have lived off the reservation at one time
in their life; over 50% have lived off 4 or more years.
c. 66% agreed with the statement "Indian people who move off the
reservation are not given fair treatment compared to non-Indians
when it comes to getting good jobs" and 57% agreed with the
statement "Indian people who move off the reservation are treated
with little respect by non-Indians."
4. In response to the statement "I would like to get a job in the coal
industry in this area", 17% disagreed, 48% agreed, and 35% were unde-
cided.
3,207
Section IV: Union Experience/ Attitudes
1. 20% of the respondents have belonged to a union at one time: 1/3 of
these belonged for only one year, half of them for 2 or less years.
334
2.
5% of the respondents currently hold union membership.
3. Of the 20% who had been union members, 76% report they liked belonging
to the union, 7% disliked it and 17% were unsure of their feelings.
4,945 4,
4.
74% of the respondents reported they would be willing to join a union
to get a good paying job; 10% would not.
5. 66% of the respondents agreed with the statement "labor unions are
usually helpful to their members" and 53% agreed that "labor unions
make sure everyone has an equal chance at jobs."
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Section V: Interest in Job Training
5,279
1.
19% report they would take training for a $1000/month job if they
didn't have the background for it; an additional 11% would under
certain conditions.
a. Of those who specified conditions, 54% (6% of the total) would
want a job guarantee at the end of training; 46% (5% of the
total) would want a partial salary; 41% (5% of the total)
would want to be able to live' at home while training and 36%
(4% of the total) want to be able to at least go home weekends.
Section VI: Job Search Information Sources
1. Source of information about present or most recent job
Newspaper want ads
3%
State employment office
9%
Private employment office
2%
BIA employment assistance office
14%
Word from a relative
17%
Word from a friend
31%
Word from a caseworker
4%
From a newsletter
4%
Misc.
16%
of 100%
a. Summary
Employment services
25%
Word-of-mouth
52%
3,475 671
Media
7%
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INDIAN LIGNITE MANPOWER PROGRAM
UNITED TRIBES EDUCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER
3315 SOUTH AIRPORT ROAD
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA PHONE 701-255-3285 EXT. 287
00000
October 7, 1976
Mr. Brad Patterson
Special Assistant to the President
White House
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Mr. Patterson:
I would like to express my thanks in appreciation for
the opportunity to meet with you in Washington on October 1,
1976. I hope any future meetings of this nature prove to be
as beneficial.
If you have any questions concerning our program, please
feel free to contact me at 701-255-3285, extension 287.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Douglas J. Myers
Director
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