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The original documents are located in Box 21, folder "Labor (9)" of the James M. Cannon
Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 1, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CAVANAUGH
FROM:
ART QUERN
SUBJECT:
Talking Points for Session with
Welders
Attached is a quick run at some points which could be used
in tomorrow's session. If you want something more specific
let me know.
Zwoo
Attachment
LIBRARY 07783
100113
TALKING POINTS
1.
One of the great attractions of the Presidency is the
chance to do a good job -- to put in your best days
work when you know that it matters.
I think this is the kind of satisfaction workers in
factories and shops know about just as well as any
public official. You understand the satisfaction --
not of saying that everything's perfect -- but rather
of finding a job you like, a job you're proud of, of
putting in an honest day's work and earning an income
which helps you own a home, feed, clothe and educate
your kids and enjoy your time off.
Well, its this sort of satisfaction which is part of
being President. It's the kind of satisfaction which
always reminds you that you've got to do better, but
that what you do matters.
2.
You know how to measure the record. What will your
paycheck buy in the grocery store, can you buy a home,
will your kids have a chance for a good education, are
the streets of your neighborhood safe for your family.
These are the things that matter.
I believe that my record holds up well. We've cut
inflation in half, we have more people working today
than ever before, we're seeing pride in our country
restored and we're facing a future without a single
American soldier in battlefield anywhere.
3.
Sure there are many more things which need to be done.
We've started but the Democratic Congress can't really
seem to get in gear.
I know that we can reduce the size of government.
-- I recommended eliminating 59 programs and cutting
the growth of the Federal budget in half. I've
already reduced the number of Federal employees.
I know that we can stop inflation and cut taxes.
-- I recommended increasing personal exemptions from
$750 to $1,000 and much more can be done.
LIBRARY
2
I know that we can reduce crime.
-- we can go after the career criminalsand put them
and drug traffickers in jail with mandatory sentences.
I believe we can really improve our parks and recreation
areas.
-- I proposed a 10 year plan to substantially improve
and upgrade all our parks.
4.
It seems to me that it all gets down to whether or not
we still take satisfaction in the "can do" spirit which
has taken this country so far.
We can do the job of keeping this country number one in
every way.
I believe I can do the kind of job that will give me
satisfaction and the kind of job which will give you the
satisfaction of seeing government work and work well.
FORD
LIBRAR
The
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 11, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
SUBJECT:
JIM CANNON Jun
The Need for Legislation Relating
to West Coast Shipping Strikes
and the Effect on Hawaii
William Quinn, the former Governor of Hawaii, and
Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, and
Congressman Spark Matsunaga, the Democratic nominee,
have inquired as to your views on legislation
recently before the Congress to protect Hawaii and
other U.S. Pacific Islands from West Coast shipping
tie-ups.
I recommend that you sign the attached letter to
William Quinn. If you sign the letter, I will
arrange for discussions between Governor Quinn and
appropriate Administration officials to develop
alternative legislation, which preserves the intent
of the proposed legislation, recently before the
Congress, but overcomes our objection to it.
The White House Editorial Office (Smith) has cleared
the attached proposed letter.
Some time after the letter to Governor Quinn has been
forwarded, a reply to Congressman Matsunaga will be
sent stating your intentions.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 7, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
DAVID LISSI
ons
SUBJECT:
Legislation Relating to West Coast
Shipping Strikes and the Effect on
Hawaii
The attached proposed letter from the President to the
former Governor of Hawaii, William Quinn, has been
drafted to reflect the President's position concerning
proposed legislation to protect Hawaii from the effects
of West Coast shipping tie-ups.
In addition to Governor Quinn, who is the Republican
candidate for U.S. Senator in Hawaii, Congressman
Spark Matsunaga, the Democratic nominee, has also
inquired as to the President's position on this matter.
Some time after the letter to Governor Quinn has been
forwarded, a reply to Congressman Matsunaga will be
sent stating the President's intentions.
Doug Smith has cleared the attached proposed Presidential
letter.
Attachment
FORD
CLEARANCE SHEET
DATE: 10/7/76
JMC ACTION
Required by: ASAP
STAFF RESPONSIBILITYLISSY
SUBJECT:
Legislation relating to west coast shipping
strikes and the effect on Hawaii
Early
RECEIVED FROM:
Computer
DATE RECEIVED: August (approximately)
STAFF COMMENTS:
QUERN/MOORE RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE
REVIEW & COMMENT
DISCUSS
CANNON ACTION
DATE:
Material Has Been:
Signed and forwarded
Changed and signed
Returned per conversation
Noted
Comment:
Jun
habe
Dear Governor:
You have asked about the possibility of
legislation to protect the health and
well-being of the people of Hawaii and
the U.S. Pacific Islands from West Coast
shipping tie-ups.
I recognize the special circumstances of
Americans living on Pacific Islands and
am committed to finding a solution to
the problems posed by interrupted
shipping.
I am convinced that we can significnatly
improve on the legislation recently
considered in Congress. I have asked
members of my staff to develop a bill
which overcomes the Administration's
problems with the proposed legislation,
yet provides the needed protection. We
welcome your assistance in that effort,
and my staff will be in touch with you
to discuss your recommendations.
Sincerely,
GERALD R. FORD
The Honorable William Quinn
Campaign Headquarters
P.O. Box 27745
Honolulu, Hawaii 96827
GRF:JMC:DHL:esj October 14, 1976
FORD & LIBRARY 07V830
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Governor:
You have asked about the possibility of
legislation to protect the health and
well-being of the people of Hawaii and
the U.S. Pacific Islands from West Coast
shipping tie-ups.
I recognize the special circumstances of
Americans living on Pacific Islands and
am committed to finding a solution to
the problems posed by interrupted
shipping.
I am convinced that we can significnatly
improve on the legislation recently
considered in Congress. I have asked
members of my staff to develop a bill
which overcomes the Administration's
problems with the proposed legislation,
yet provides the needed protection. We
welcome your assistance in that effort,
and my staff will be in touch with you
to discuss your recommendations.
Sincerely,
The Honorable William Quinn
FORD
Campaign Headquarters
P.O. Box 27745
LIBRA
Honolulu, Hawaii 96827
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Governor:
You have asked about the possibility of legislation
to protect the health and well-being of the people
of Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific Islands from West
Coast shipping tie-ups.
I recognize the special circumstances of Americans
living on Pacific Islands and am committed to finding
a solution to the problems posed by interrupted
shipping.
am convinced that we
significantly on
I do have reservations about the proposed legislation
recently considered in Congress. I have asked members
of my staff to develop a bill which overcomes the
Administration's problems with the proposed legisla-
tion, yet provides the needed protection. We welcome
your assistance in that effort, and my staff will be
in touch with you to discuss your recommendations.
Sincerely,
The Honorable William Quinn
Campaign Headquarters
P. O. Box 27745
Honolulu, Hawaii 96827
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
INFORMATION
DOMESTIC COUNCIL
FROM:
Secretary Usery
SUBJECT:
Report of Commission on Federal Paperwork
re OSHA regs
Date: 10/14
COMMENTS:
Secretary Usery thanks you for forwarding
to him the Report of the Commission on
Federal Paperwork (this was a formal trans-
mission to him, after DOL had informally
worked on the report)
Usery promises a more formal response to the
Commission's specific recommendations when
OSHA's action plan is completed (later this
month).
A.
on
ACTION:
Date:
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
Fraber
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON
OCT 14 1976
11:22
Mr. James M. Cannon
Assistant to the President
for Domestic Affairs
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Cannon:
Thank you for forwarding the Report of the Commission on
Federal Paperwork about the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). This letter will serve as interim
response pending the development of OSHA's plan of action
for each recommendation.
We have been in contact with representatives of the Federal
Paperwork Commission during the entire preparation of the
report. For your information and review, I am enclosing
a letter from the Assistant Secretary for Occupational
Safety and Health, Dr. Morton Corn, to Mr. Warren Buhler,
the Executive Director of the Federal Paperwork Commission,
outlining OSHA's position just prior to the release of the
Report in July. Please note that this letter also reflects
my sentiments about "sharing a mutual concern and interest
in eliminating unnecessary paperwork."
When OSHA's action plan is completed in October, I will give
you a more formal response on a recommendation-by-recommendation
basis.
Sincerely,
W Juany Jr.
Enclosure
101602
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
LABOR
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20210
AMERICA
STATES
OF
Office of the Assistant Secretary
23 JUN 1970
Mr. Warren Buhler
Executive Director
Commission on Federal Paperwork
1111 Twentieth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20582
Dear Mr. Buhler:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) welcomed
the Commission's study of the paperwork requirements imposed by
the Occupational Safety and Health Act. As the Secretary stated
in an earlier letter to Mr. Horton, we share a mutual concern
and interest in eliminating unnecessary paperwork.
Within OSHA, this concern has been translated into action by
taking steps to reduce the paperwork associated with an OSHA
inspection for the employer; and, from an internal standpoint,
we are taking steps to reduce the paperwork burden for our
compliance officers. On a broader scale, the size of the
annual BLS "Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Survey" has
been reduced by some 35%. Between 1974 and 1976, the size of
the sample will be reduced from 650,000 employers to approxi-
mately 420,000 employers. Particular attention was given to
easing the burden on small business.
We appreciated having the opportunity to review and discuss
your draft recommendations. Although we have not been able to
study in detail the implications of every recommendation, we
are receptive to the majority of the recommendations. Serious
consideration will be given to the recommendations contained
in the report. We do believe, however, that before commitments
for action are made, more detailed study is necessary for some
of the recommendations to understand the full implications of
the particular recommendation.
Nevertheless, OSHA endorses the goals of the Commission, and
we are particularly concerned about the burden on small business.
We will review recordkeeping requirements to identify and
eliminate, where feasible, redundant recordkeeping requirements.
Sincerely,
Morton Corn
Morton Corn
Assistant Secretary of Labor
FORD
raber
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 18, 1976
Dear Mr. Halloran:
I appreciate your bringing to my attention
the articles from the October 3 "Philadelphia
Inquirer".
I enjoyed our meeting with Len Hall several
weeks ago and appreciate your keeping me
informed.
Jimi James M. Cannon
Sincerely,
Mr. Harry R. Halloran, Sr.
4026 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 12, 197
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
KRIS
I can't seem to reach this man.
for his address. He met with
Len Hall and Mr. Cannon
Could you please if you have time
do a draft and get his address
for
Thank
me. you.
Jeanne Harry R; Halloran Sr.
4026 Chestnut SX.
Phil 19104
Hold-Jmc
October 5, 1976
TO:
MR. CANNON
FROM:
JEANNE
ACK
Mr. Halloran called -- He came to see you with Len
Hall a few weeks ago called today and wanted me to
bring the attached articles from the October 3
he
"Philadelphia Inquirer" to your attention
The first is about Carter/Ford "flip flops" and
the second is a labor editorial.
Mr. Holloran said that you had suggested he call if
he had any ideas.
His number is 215-382-9400
His call back. will
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
FORD/DOLE CAMPAIGN
Issues
FORD ALSO WAIVERS ON THE ISSUES
By Robert S. Boyd
Then on Aug. 29, in a media ex-
we have had 10 million people taken
Inquirer Washington Bureau
travaganza staged in front of Old
off the tax rolls at the lower end of
WASHINGTON Much has been
Faithful geyser in Yellowstone Park.
the taxpayer area."
made of Jimmy Carter's real or 3p-
Ford switched signals. He proposed a
Ford did not mention that the Re-
parent "flip-flops," inconsistencies
10-year, $1.5 billion parkland pro-
publican administration opposed
gram that he said would "more than
most of the specific tax law changes
and fuzziness on the issues in the
double our present acreage."
passed. by Democratic-controlled
presidential election.
This was not only a change in posi-
Congresses that exempted millions of
President Ford accused his Demo-
tion for Ford. There was also less to
poor people from federal taxes.
cratic rival of not being specific dur-
his proposal than first met the eye.
Before the big federal tax cut bill
ing their first debate last week.
The next day, the Interior Depart-
was passed in 1975, for example,
Ford's running mate, Sen. Robert J.
ment acknowledged that most of the
Ford wrote a letter to Senate leaders
Dole of Kansas, has painted Carter
new land was already owned by the
warning that the bill "distributes the
as "a waffler," a maker of "false
federal government in Alaska. Con-
federal income tax burden unfairly
promises," a "mass of contradic-
gressional Democrats pointed out
by eliminating too many citizens
tions" and "a man who can't decide
that they were just then putting the
from paying any tax."
what he wants to be." Newspapers
finishing touches on a bill that would
When he reluctantly signed the bill
and magazines have printed long ar-
provide even more money for parks
on March 29, 1975, he protested that
tioles analyzing Carter's shifts and
and wildlife than-Ford was asking.
it was slanted too much toward low-
shadings from every angle.
Until his Old Faithful speech, the
income families and "fails to give
Ford Administration had fought the
adequate relief to the millions of
But the record shows that Ford also
congressional plan every step of the
middle-income taxpayers."
has committeed many of the same
political pecadilloes that Carter is be-
way. Last week, however, the Presi-
Ten days later, he complained that
ing accused of this campaign season.
dent cheerfully signed the bill before
"congress passed tax reductions that
Ford, like every politician, has the
TV cameras in the Rose Garden, and
are unfairly concentrated, in my
right, of course, to change his mind
claimed that it marked "the first im-
judgment, on the very lowest income
portant step" toward the goal he had
brackets."
and his position.
Once, he wanted to raise taxes;
outlined in August.
Thus Ford's claim that "we have
then he decided to cut them. He
He breathed not a word about its
had" millions of taxpayers taken off
agreed to sign a bill permitting com-
cost as he congratulated the cos-
the rolls is, at best, an exaggeration.
gressmen and senators who worked
In his eagerness to woo the
mon-site picketing on construction
projects, but later he vetoed it.
on it, and said, "I am pleased and
farm vote, Ford also has overstated
very proud to have the opportunity of
his administration's position on grain
Twice this year, he vetoed public-
signing this bill into law."
embargoes. The 1975 ban he ordered
works bills. Now he has sent word
Ford also made a partial, though
on wheat sales to the USSR infuri-
that he will acprove such a program.
not total, shift of directon on federal
ated farmers and is still hurting the
Ford's biggest. flip-flop, prcbably.
aid for child-care centers.
Republican ticket in the farm belt.
was his decision to pardon Richard
On April 6, he vetoed a bill giving
On Aug. 20, the day after accept-
M. Nixon, even though he had once
the states an extra $125 million in
ing his nomination, Ford told a farm-
told a congressional committee that
federal aid to improve the operation
oriented audience in Russell, Kan.,
the American people "wouldn't stand
of day-care facilities for the children
without equivocation that "this ad-
for it."
of working mothers. He said the bill
ministration will have no embargo,
The verv fact that he is
"runs directly counter to a basic
period."
for election this year is a change from
principle of government in which I
The next day, Dole, whose home-
his earlier declaration that he would
strongly believe" because it set rigid
town is Russell, explained that an
retire in 1976
federal standards for the centers
embargo might still be necessary in
On various other issues, the Presi-
and interfered with local and state
case, of a national emergency.
dent has changed his position, trim-
control.
Nevertheless, Ford omitted that
med his words to suit his audiences
On Sept. 7, however, Ford signed a
qualification again a week ago yes-
exaggerated the nature or effect of
revised day-care bill providing even
terday in Louisiana, when he spied a
his proposals, and fuzzed up his posi-
more money, $240 million, but delay-
grain elevator and repeated, "We are
tion on a controversial issue to please
ing the imposition of federal stan-
not going to have any grain embar-
the maximum number of voters.
dards for at least a year, pending a
goes, period."
Some examples of each of these
study. He was still unhappy with the
Ford has trimmed his words to
typical election-year transgressions
bill, but many Republican congress-
fit his audience on the subject of gun-
by Ford follow:
men favored it in an election year,
control.
A clear Ford flip-flop came on
and Ford, faced with an all-but-cer-
On June 19, 1975, the President pro-
the matter of national parks. For
tain override, chose not to risk a fu-
posed a ban on the importation, ma-
most of the year, the Ford Adminis-
tile second veto.
tration opposed, as too costly, a con-
nufacture or sale of cheap handguns,
To readers of the fine print, Ford
gressional plan to increase the land
the so-called Saturday night specials.
was not really being inconsistent. But
He also asked for stricter controls on
and water conservation fund to ex-
in the broad overview, where the
the sale of other handguns but op-
pand the national park and wildlife
game of politics is played, the Presi-
registration or confiscation of
system. Until Interior Secretary
dent appeared to be against day-care
them.
Thomas Kleppe make a personal ap-
centers in April and for them in Sep-
peal to the President, Ford did not
tember.
intend to allot a single dollar for
The President can be accused of
parkland acquisition in the year.,
misleading unwary voters in the first
starting Oct. 1. The White House also
debate when he boasted: "Since 1969,
resisted requests by the National
during a Republican administration,
GERALD FORD LIBRART
Park Service for more money to fix
up existing but rundown parks.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/3/76
FORD ALSO WAIVERS ON THE ISSUES (Cont.)
This is still Ford's official position,
constitutional amendment that would
but it was hard to guess from his
speeches last Sunday when he cam-
absolutely ban abortion, but favored
paigned through Mississippi and Ala-
an amendment leaving the decision
bama, two states where gun-control
up to the separate states.
is supposedly a political loser. He re-
This state-option stance does not go
peatedly volunteered his support for
as far as Catholic Church leaders
the right to bear arms, with no ifs,
want. They prefer an amendment
ands or buts. He never mentioned his
that would give "maximum protec-
plan to outlaw Saturday night spe-
tion possible to the unborn."
cials.
Ford's position does not seem to go
"I don't believe that the law-abid-
as far as the Republican platform
ing citizens of this great country
plank on abortion, which conserva-
should be deprived of the right of
tives pushed through at the GOP con-
freedom of arms, period," he said in
vention in August. The plank "sup-
Bay St. Louis, Miss.
ports the efforts of those who seek
The next day, addressing a police
enactment of a constitutional
chiefs' conference in Miami, Ford re-
amendment to restore protection of
viewed his anticrime proposals but
the right to life for unborn children."
left out any reference to gun-control.
There was nothing about state op-
Ford has generally voted for
civil rights measures and has never
tions in the party platform, but Ford,
been accused of racial bigotry. But in
at a press conference on Sept. 8, in-
his campaign he is stressing themes
sisted that "my position is identical
with that of the. Republican plat-
that appeal to white voters who fear
form." Press Secretary Ron Nessen
or resent the further integration of
insisted the next day that there was
American society.
no inconsistency, but the author of
On June 25, he proposed legislation
the abortion plank Sen. Jesse Helms
that would curb federal judges'
(R., N. C.) sniffed, "I can read."
power to order school busing.
At the very least, Ford is stretch-
Ten days ago, touring South Phila-
ing the meaning of words to appease
delphia, he made remarks reminis-
Roman Catholics and other abortion
cent of Carter's famous "ethnic pu-
opponents without totally abandoning
rity" statement.
his past opposition to an absolute ban
"We must retain the kind of neigh-
on abortion.
borhoods that you and your forefa-
thers have built in Philadelphia and
Chicago and Detroit and elsewhere,"
he said. "Those neighborhoods, with
your own shops, your own schools,
your own churches, are the kinds of
neighborhoods that make America
what it is and I promise you we will
keep them that way."
Campaigning in the Deep South
last weekend, Ford appeared publicly
with some prominent Democrats who
led the fight against federal civil
rights actions in the 1950s and '60s -
former Gov John Bell Williams and
former Rep. William Colmer of Mis-
sissippi and Alabama Gov. George C.
Wallace.
Their presence did not mean that
Ford was adopting their philosophy.
But he clearly wanted to signal to
conservative southern voters that he
was acceptable to these symbols of
the Old South.
Ford has blurred his position on
abortion to broaden his political ap-
peal.
FORD
For most of the year. he consist-
j
ently stated that he was against a
GERALD
LIBRARY
Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/3/76
Phila.'s
woes aid
some cities
By Douglas A. .-Campbell
Inquirer Business Writer
A CITY ANITIC CITTY and .
Some items in this folder were not digitized because it contains copyrighted
materials. Please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for access to
these materials.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
David
Thanks
October 20, 1976
X
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
DAVID LISSY
SUBJECT:
OSHA COKE OVEN STANDARDS-COSTS
OF COMPLIANCE
So far as I know we have yet to receive any complaints from
industry directed to the White House, but it is clear the
costs of compliance with the new coke oven standards will
be considerable.
It is worth noting at the outset that many existing coke
ovens are old-and considerable replacement costs could be
anticipated soon with or without the new OSHA standards.
The inflation impact report prepared for OSHA estimates
costs as follows:
The total annual costs would range from $240 million
to $1,280 million depending on how strictly the regulations
were interpreted
Most of these costs would be capital expenditures but
employment would be increased by an average of 17%.
Since the industry is capital intensive the large
percentage increase in employment reflects a much
smaller percentage of the total added cost.
The estimated increase in the price of steel as a result
of this regulation is $2.50 per ton--or, less than 2%
of the total cost of steel.
102106
THE WHITE HOUSE
Bir
WASHINGTON
October 146 C1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
ART QUERN
what?
PAUL LEACH
GEORGE HUMPHREYS
DAVID LISSY
FROM:
BILL DIEFENDERFER
WMD
SUBJECT:
OSHA - FINAL REGULATIONS ON
COKE OVEN EMISSIONS
On Wednesday, October 20, 1976, OSHA will announce the
publication of final Regulations setting new standards for
coke oven emissions. Some controversy can be expected.
The development of the Regulations began over two years ago,
and the process has included substantial participation by
industry and labor organizations. Present emission standards
allow 200 micrograms of coal tar pitch volatiles (carcinogens)
per cubic meter in the vicinity of coke ovens. The new
Regulations will lower the acceptable stand to 150 micrograms
per cubic meter.
Industry contends that there exists a safe level of exposure
to the carcinogens contained in coke oven emissions. OSHA
and the Labor Unions disagree, but realizing a 0 percent
emission count is not economically feasible or technologi-
cally possible, the standard set in the final Regulations
tries to balance safety and feasibility.
Industry is likely to complain that the final Regulations
are inflationary, that the capitalization cost of revamping
or building new coke ovens is prohibitive, and that the
results will be technologically questionable. OSHA officials
say that 50 percent of the coke ovens in America are over 25
years old, and that major alterations requiring extensive re-
capitalization would be necessary with or without the issuance
of these Regulations.
FORD
101606
2
The final Regulations did not include many industry-opposed
features of the proposed Regulations, such as daily record-
keeping of all individuals in coke oven areas, and keeping
of records concerning employee training. The Regulations
will require a quarterly measuring of the carcinogen level
in the area of coke ovens for each job classification in
the exposure area. At one time consideration was being given
to mandatory medical examinations of every individual in the
exposure area on a regular basis.
2020 FORD
ACTION
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before October he 21, 1976 goes 10
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM
CANNON 10+7.
FROM:
SUBJECT:
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Dispute in
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The construction of four nuclear power plants and other
facilities in the State of Washington has been currently
halted due to a labor dispute between the Mechanical
tractors Association and United Association Local 598. This
strike has received considerable publicity in Washington and
has raised concern over the impact that it is having on the
local economy and on the construction schedules of these
power facilities.
On Monday, October 11, James Scearce, Director of the
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, asked the two
parties involved to come to Washington to discuss the
impasse. The union representatives refused to do so. Ac-
cording to sources at ERDA, the MCA has appealed to the
regional NRLB to intervent in the dispute; however, the NRLB
has not acted as of this time.
to
Due to this impasse, we have begun to receive requests for
stronger Federal involvement # force the two parties to
negotiate. Several state legislatores from Washington have
wired the President and Governor Evans has talked to me
personally about this matter. It is Governor Evans' opinion
that Scearce was not perceived to be high enough in the
Department of Labor heilo archy to have any influence. He
feels that Secretary Usery should be asked to contact both
parties and urge them to bargain. I believe that Evans
feels strongly enough about this that as a last resort he
himself might become involved.
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David Lissy is concerned that this is a "no-win" situation
and says that Usery is reluctant to get involved as a
result. The question before us is whether we should ask
Usery to contact the disputing parties. Governor Evans has
asked me to raise this issue and get word to him about
possibility of Usery invovement.
I think you, David and I should discuss this item.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
ART QUERN
FROM:
DAVID LISSY
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SUBJECT:
OSHA COKE OVEN STANDARDS
OSHA has now published the standards. The steel industry
has gone to court to block implementation of the standard.
At least according to Morton Corn, the head of OSHA, the
industry action may be no more than a proforma move pending
its detailed analysis of the provisions of the new standard.
In any event, I am not aware of any specific industry
protests to us about the standard.
OSHA's press release announcing the new standard indicates
that estimates of the steel price increase as a result of
the standard ranged from $1.50 to $13.29 per ton based on
a steel price of $291 per ton. Estimated total costs to
the industry ranged from $130 million to $1.28 billion
million a year. or $2 tan phereabanks)
with OSHA's view being that the cost would be about $200
OSHA further noted that estimates of the resultant increase
in the Consumer Price Index ranged from 0.01 to 0.07 percent.
OSHA concluded that "the inflationary impact is small and
therefore will not disrupt substantially the income and
consumption patterns of the economy."
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 26, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
STEVE McCONAHEY
8PM
SUBJECT:
Labor Disputes in
Washington State
Information on the current strike of construction workers
affecting the completion of nuclear power plants in
Washington State was included in the President's briefing
materials prior to his visit to that State.
Governor Evan's office has contacted me today and asked
for any further information on the possibility of Secretary
Usery becoming involved to the extent of urging both parties
to resume negotiations.
I am assuming from your comment (see the attached memo) that
it is unlikely that Usery will become involved. However, it
is unclear to me why a request from Secretary Usery to
begin negotiations could be viewed negatively. He has a
reputation of bringing opposing parties to the bargaining
table, and I believe he could do so in this case without
tipping his hand to one side or the other. I would like
to suggest that you, David Lissy and I talk on this tomorrow
whenever you might have an opening in your schedule.
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facilities in the State of Washington has been currently
halted due to a labor dispute between the Mechanical
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has raised concern over the impact that it is having on the
local economy and on the construction schedules of these
power facilities.
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On Monday, October 11, James Scearce, Director of the
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, asked the two
parties involved to come to Washington to discuss the
impasse. The union representatives refused to do SO. Ac-
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regional NRLB to intervent in the dispute; however, the NRLB
has not acted as of this time.
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Due to this impasse, we have becan to receive requests for
stronger Federal involvement X force the two parties to
negotiate. Several state legislatores from Washington have
wired the President and Governor Evans has talked to me
personally about this matter. It is Governor Evans' opinion
that Scearce was not perceived to be high enough in the
Department of Labor Help Marchy to have any influence. He
feels that Secretary Usery should be asked to contact both
parties and urge them to bargain. I believe that Evans
feels strongly enough about this that as a last resort he
himself might become involved.
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October 19, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
STEVE McCONAHEY
FROM:
BILL DIEFENDERFER
SUBJECT:
LABOR DISPUTE BETWEEN MECHANICAL
CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (MCA) AND
UNITED ASSOCIATION (UA) LOCAL 598
Per your request I am forwarding information concerning
the strike in South Central Washington involving MCA
and U.A.
1. On Monday, October 11, 1976, James Scearce, Director
of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, asked
both parties to come to Washington, D. C. to discuss the
impasse. The Union, U.A. Local 598, refused to do so.
Neither Scearce or other members of the Federal Executive
Branch can force either party to the negotiations, to come
to Washington, D. C., or to let the Federal Government
enter the negotiations.
2. ERDA staff informs me that the MCA has appealed to the
Regional NLRB to intervene in the dispute. No decision
has been made by the Regional NLRB.
Issue whith is the the the to
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JIM CANNON
DAVID LISS
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SUBJECT:
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE IN WASHINGTON
I have just seen Steve McConahey's memos to you
on this subject.
At this stage of the game I would counsel against
giving anyone the impression that they can gain by
further delay. We should not suggest that Usery
might be available.
Jim Scearce's meeting in Washington earlier this
week with some of the national representatives of
management and labor was reported to be productive.
The advantage to dealing with the national parties is
that it side steps the strong personality conflicts
which have developed at the local level.
My recommendation is that for the time being we keep
quiet and do nothing from here.
I have discussed this with Steve and he indicated he
concurs with my recommendation, at least for now.
CC.
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Steve McConahey
Bill Diefenderfer
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ACTION
DOMESTIC COUNCIL
FROM:
ROBERTO ANAZAGASTI
SUBJECT:
Request for help in finding manpower training
funds.
Date:
10/28/76
COMMENTS:
Last week a letter from this man was
forwarded to you by Dick Rosenbaum
asking if you could help set up a meeting
with a regional Labor Department official.
You asked that it be done -- SO Lissy is
trying to set it up. Do you want an
acknowledgement to go from David once we
know the status of a meeting?
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Date:
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"Poverty is the parent of
revolution and crime."
Aristotle - 384 B.C.
East Marlem Community Corporation
105 East 106th Street PM 2 07
New York, N. U. 10029
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Jel. 427-0500
Rafael A. Cora
Roberto Anazagasti
Chairman
Executive Director
October 28, 1976
Mr. James M. Cannon
Director
President's Domestic Council
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20213
Dear Mr. Cannon:
Last year Mr. Louis Gonzalez and myself met with you to discuss problems and
achievements within the Hispanic community in our country. I remember making
the point that Hispanics are at the "bottom of the heap" economically and now
note that the U.S. Civil Rights Commission has documented that fact in a recent
report.
At our meeting you asked that if we were confronted by any serious problem to
please contact the council to see what could be done. I would like to ask you
at this time to help us in getting a job training program for some of our people
in Spanish Harlem. We feel that this program is desperately needed as our
community's unemployment rate is 16.8%, it is the third highest in the city and
jobs are available in the fields of housing management and maintenace and food
management. We have to demonstrate that a community can train and deliver a
workforce for private industry located within the community itself.
We cannot be considered a community development program unless we can develop
our people into a workforce that is skilled in areas that can lead to self and
community economic advancement.
Can you help us locate a funding source and contracts in the Federal Government?
I would also like to ask you to push for the funding of our program once these
sources are identified. I can send you a copy of what we are proposing or meet
with you in person if you desire.
Sincerely yours
CS Roberto C. Anazagasti
Executive Director
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"Poverty is the parent of
revolution and crime."
Aristotle 384 B.C.
East Harlem Community Corporation
105 East 106th Street
Nrm York, N. V. 10029
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Jrl. 427-0500
Rafael A Cora
Roberto Anazagasti
Chairman
October 26, 1976
Executive Director
Mr. Robert McConnen
Director, National Programs
United States Department of Labor
601 D Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20213
Dear Mr. McConnen:
We would like to reiterate some of the problems and needs that our community has
in terms of job training that we talked about on Wednesday, October 20, 1976.
We have identified OUT training in the fields of housing management, maintenace,
repairs, and food management as the prime need of the underemployed and unemployed
of the Hispanic and Black, community of East Harlem. East Harlem has the third
highest rate of unemployment of any community in New York, 16.8% or 7400 persons.
We submitted a proposal for CETA funds to the City's Department of Employment and
did not even receive a letter of acknowledgement. After seven (7) months of un-
answered calls, we were notified that we were rejected because of lack of funds.
We doubt that statement.
I am sure that you are well aware of the just-released study of income and employment
among Puerto Ricans by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights that shows us at the
bottom of the heap, ignored by programs and local governments that could lend assist-
ance. We dont want to be ignored any more and will keep pushing to get our people
jobs and training.
We ask you to find a way to fund an OJT CETA Program for our community in the fields
of housing and food management and for you to call upon the city to find out why
we should not be funded. Will you do this?
Sinceramente
Roberto C. Anazagasti
Executive Director
CC: Thomas Hill, Assistant Regional Administration
Lucille Rose, Commissioner Department of Labor
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James H. Cavanaugh, Deputy Director Domestic Council
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October 29, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
BILL DIEFENDERFER
SUBJECT:
August Unemployment Rates
25 Largest SMSAs *
will Jan
June
July
Aug
1.
New York
10.1
10.3
9.7
2.
Chicago
7.6
7.4
7.0
3.
Los Angeles - Long Beach
9.4
9.2
9.0
4. Philadelphia
8.4
8.6
8.2
5. Detroit
10.5
11.2
10.1
6.
San Francisco - Oakland
11.5
11.5
11.0
7. Washington, D. C.
5.7
5.5
5.3
8. Boston
8.3
8.2
7.4
9. Nassau - Suffolk, N.Y.
7.8
8.0
7.4
10. Dallas - Fort Worth
5.2
5.1
4.7
11.
St. Louis
7.2
6.9
6.5
12.
Pittsburgh
7.5
7.7
6.9
13. Houston
6.2
5.9
5.7
14.
Baltimore
7.0
7.0
6.6
15. Newark
8.9
8.4
8.3
16.
Cleveland
6.5
6.1
5.6
17. Minneapolis - St. Paul
6.2
5.8
5.4
18. Atlanta
7.5
7.1
7.1
19. Anaheim - Santa Ana
7.5
6.9
6.7
20.
San Diego
11.8
11.5
11.3
21.
Milwaukee
5.9
5.9
5.2
22.
Seattle - Everett
8.7
8.7
8.5
23.
Cincinnati
7.6
7.6
6.9
24.
Denver - Boulder
6.9
7.0
6.7
25. Miami
10.7
10.5
10.3
* Note: None of the 25 largest SMSAs experienced an
increase in unemployment between July and
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August. Twenty-four experienced a drop, one
remained the same (Atlanta).
2
Because of data limitations, a consistent time series
for each State and metropolitan area is not available;
therefore, the data are not seasonally adjusted. In
the absence of seasonal adjustment, it is not possible
to determine whether the change in the employment situa-
tion in a metropolitan area is due to temporary seasonal
factors or underlying trends.
Because of the smaller size of the areas involved, as
well as limitation of data inputs used, the area estimates
are not of the same statistical quality as the national
estimates and should be used with caution.
CC:
Art Quern
Allen Moore
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10/30
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
I noted in today's New York Times that my
opponent took the occasion of a meeting of the New
Jersey School Boards Association this week to reaffirm
his view that local public school teachers should be
able to strike.
I know this issue is a matter of considerable
concern to the people of Buffalo and Erie County, and
I want you to know where I stand.
I do not favor any Federal effort to control
labor-management relations of local and State
governments. This is an area where local control and
local choice should prevail.
I believe government employees who work in areas
that affect public health and safety should settle any
differences with their public employers through means
other than strikes. Binding arbitration is one method
being tried in some areas. Whatever the method,
uninterrupted delivery of key public services is vital.
We must remember that public employees work for the people,
and that distinguishes the nature of their employment
from work in the private sector.
I cannot emphasize too strongly my concern that the
Federal government, and those who lead it, not impose
on local communities any particular approach to the
question of public employee labor relations.
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WASHINGTON
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November 2, 1976
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
ART QUERN
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FROM:
BILL DIEFENDERFER
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SUBJECT:
OMB Director's Review:
Department of Labor
Jon
The following items, of which you should be aware, were
discussed at the OMB Director's Review of the Department
of Labor.
DOL Management
The structure for good management exists, but DOL top
management does not use the structure very well.
Research at DOL is hampered by the lack of a central
appropriation, and the policy of bringing in a new top
researcher from a college or university to head the effort
each year.
CETA
OMB feels work should begin on a specific Administration
proposal in this area, but with a low profile. Coordination
with key Congressional members was discussed with Al Quie
being identified on the House side, and Marvin Esch in the
Senate if he is elected.
Dan McGurk (OMB) pointed out that the Secretary's CETA
Title I discretionary funds in FY 76 were approximately
$142.7 million, and in FY 77 approximately $227.8 million.
He felt the President should have final say on the use of
Title I discretionary funds. Paul O'Neill identified
Title I discretionary funds as an area for fiscal fat
trimming if we are to produce a balanced budget.
FORD
2
OMB staff felt that Under Secretary Moscow only consulted
with OMB on budget matters, and directed all policy con-
siderations to the EPB. O'Neill indicated OMB will be
involved in policy decisions. It was not discussed whether
OMB involvement in the policy area would be through the
EPB or by altering Moscow's present consulting pattern.
Youth Employment
OMB says that DOL feels too much CETA, Title I money is
being spent on youth. Several attendees noted that the
unemployment figures for youth, especially minority youth
and the President's statements about youth unemployment,
make a federally-imposed program redirection of CETA,
Title I a questionable undertaking.
The Administration's policy is to make a final judgment
on the amount of monies needed for summer youth employment
programs in March when the necessary data is available.
Last March we requested more money than the Congress did
for summer youth employment, but public fear of reductions
in our March 1977 recommendations still exist.
Inflation Costs: Should They Be Reflected in FY 78 Budget
Although this issue arose in the context of CETA programs,
it cross-cuts all Federal Government programs. O'Neill
does not agree with Milton Friedman's recommendation that
all government spending be linked to an index to reflect
cost increases due to inflation. O'Neill accepted such
indexing for programs like Social Security and Unemployment
Insurance benefits, but not for programs like CETA. Argu-
ments against such indexing are: 1) There is no way to
accurately ascertain a year in advance the future rate of
inflation and reflect it in a budget request, and 2) allowing
inflation to erode the activities of Federal programs forces
proponents of those programs to defend them, and justify
funding increases before the Congress. The main argument
for such indexing is that a budget submission that does
not reflect increased costs due to inflation is not realistic
or accurate. If the President submits a balanced budget,
which does not take future inflation into account, he will
be accused of balancing the budget on false, if not contrived
assumptions.
FORD
3
Program Restructuring Likely To Be Opposed By DOL
OMB is going to recommend that the Federal Employee's
Compensation Act (FECA), which provides workers compen-
sation to Federal employees for job-related injuries or
death, be administered by the Civil Service Commission
rather than DOL. OMB feels DOL demonstrates too much
employee bias in administering FECA. A similar measure
was supported by Civil Service 3 years ago. O'Neill asked
that Civil Service and DOL views be documented before
this recommendation goes to the President.
Other Issues
The Secretary of Labor has requested 5 additional staff
for a collective bargaining initiative. To the extent the
Secretary intends to overlap the jurisdiction and activi-
ties of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
with his "initiative," Congressional objection can be
expected.
O'Neill discussed possible ways to link Public Service Em-
ployment with Unemployment Insurance (U.I.) benefits. For
discussion he suggested that all U.I. beneficiaries, who
have been unemployed for more than 15 weeks, be put in a
Public Service job with the U.I. benefits absorbing most
of the employment cost. OMB staff persuaded O'Neill this
idea was not equitable in that it would probably increase
the average length of unemployment, and the employers who
fund the U.I. benefit fund with their taxes would have to
foot the bill. O'Neill agreed, but maintains interest in
linking U.I. with Public Service Employment.
Concern was expressed that OMB develop a "slate" of candi-
dates for the 7 Presidential appointments, including the
Chairman, to the Unemployment Compensation Commission. The
Congress appoints the remaining 6 members. The direction
the Commission takes in examining the Unemployment Compen-
sation system could be crucial to future legislative initia-
tives. OMB is concerned that a DOL "slate" of candidates
may not reflect the President's thinking.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 4, 1976
MEMO TO: DAVID LISSY
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
Legislative Jun Program for Labor
Please look this over and identify for
me in a brief memo the key points of
concern.
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DATE: 11/4
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FROM:
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SUBJECT:
ACTION:
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November 2, 1976
The Honorable William J. Usery, Jr.
Secretary of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20210
Dear Mr. Secretary:
We are extremely disturbed by the delay in allocating CETA Title II
and VI public service job funds. While we understand that the reasons
behind the delay are different for each Title, we feel that the Department,
primarily the Bureau of Labor Statistics under circular A-46 (exhibit J),
has not been responsive to the needs of local governments for these funds.
Surely, the level of CETA Title II funding ($400 million) has been
known since early this calendar year. The President's budget as well as
the House and Senate did not waiver from the $400 million level for Title
II. The Department has known for months that they would have a Title II
allocation obligation on October 1, 1976, regardless of the status of the
fiscal 1977 Labor-HEW Appropriations bill. In addition, there has never
been any Congressional debate to vary the Title II allocation formula.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has also failed to provide error-free
data in a timely fashion for the countercyclical assistance program
(Title II of P.L. 94-369). The Department has known of the high probability
of the need for adequate data for an allocation since the veto of the
authorizing bill was overridden in late July.
Title VI of CETA is a different story because of the vagueness of the
continuing resolution (P.L. 94-473). However, if the Bureau of Labor
Statistics were ready with the necessary data for a Title II allocation
on October 1, 1976, the Title VI allocation could occur immediately after a
dollar level for the continuing resolution was determined in negotiation
with OMB. As it stands now the Title VI dollar level will probably be
determined before BLS has error-free data available for the allocation.
The Honorable William J. Usery, Jr.
November 2, 1976
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We would urge prompt action on your part to insure that the Bureau of
Labor Statistics can meet its data obligations in a timely fashion with
the sophistication necessary to meet the programmatic demands of the ETA
and the Department of Treasury.
Sincerely,
Bernard F. Hillenbrand
Executive Director
cc: Mr. James A. Cannon
Mr. James T. Lynn
Mr. Paul H. O'Neill
Mr. William H. Kolberg
Mr. Julius Shiskin
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Mr. James Cannon
Assistant for Domestic Affairs
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Jim,
A week or so ago both the Governor and myself talked to
you about the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Office in
Manchester, New Hampshire that was going to be transferred to
Portland, Maine. Shortly thereafter, Congressman Cleveland
announced that he had succeeded in blocking the transfer, and
the matter was resolved.
We now find that the office is going to remain open, but
that the functions of the office will be transferred out as
well as some of the key personnel. This doesn't seem to make
much sense to us either. Would you please have someone look
into it further and see if we can keep both the function and
the personnel there? There is no sense in having the office
open if the function is going to be done elsewhere.
There is a real need for it in New Hampshire, and as you
know, New Hampshire is by far the faster growing state with
the lower unemployment and more new industry coming in. For
all of these reasons, we would like to keep it open if at
all possible. Anything you can do to help will be deeply
appreciated.
With warm personal regards,
Sincerely,
maril
Marshall Cobleigh
Deputy Chief of Staff
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
10, 1976
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TO:
FROM:
JIM BILL CANNON DIEFENDERFER word
RE:
Department of Labor Field Office
Manchester, New Hampshire
Per your instruction, I spoke with
Marshall Cobleigh today, regarding
the meeting to be held on Friday
in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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WASHINGTON
DATE: 11/10
TO: Bill D.
FROM:
ALLEN MOORE
SUBJECT:
ACTION:
JMC would like
FYI:
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and comery this
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WASHINGTON
976 NOV PM 2 51
November 9, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
BILL DIEFENDERFER
WMD
SUBJECT:
Department of Labor Field Office
Manchester, New Hampshire
The Department of Labor has informed me that the Field Office
in Manchester, New Hampshire, will not be closed. The number
of people employed in that Office will not be reduced. Key
personnel will not be transferred. However, closed files will
no longer be kept in the Manchester Field Office, but will be
maintained in the Portland, Maine, area office. This is the
action which has probably triggered the inquiry from the
Governor's office.
Assistant Secretary John Read will meet with concerned people
on this matter at 10 a.m., Friday, November 12, 1976, at the
Federal Building in Manchester, New Hampshire. I asked that
Marshall Cobleigh be made aware of Friday's meeting so the
Governor's office could send a representative if it chose to
do so.
FORD
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C.S.C.
November 23, 1976
Dear Mr. Hampton:
Thank you very much for your letter of November 12, re-
porting the fine performance of Federal Departments
and Agencies in employing summer workers.
President Ford is particularly pleased that we exceeded
our goals in this worthwhile endeavor on behalf of
needy youth.
Sincerely
Jame. M. Cannon
Assistant to the President
for Domestic Affairs
Honorable Robert E. Hampton
Chairman
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.C. 20415
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INFORMATION
DOMESTIC COUNCIL
FROM:
Robert Hampton (Chairman, Civil Service
Commission)
SUBJECT:
Report on summer youth employment 1976
Date: 11/12/76
COMMENTS:
Hampton sends a brief, positive report on
summer jobs for youth.
Lissy does not believe there is anything here
worth showing to the President. I agree.
Do you, and do you want to send an
acknowledgement?
A.
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UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20415
YOUR REFERENCE
November 12, 1976
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MEMORANDUM FOR
Honorable James Cannon
Executive Director, Domestic Council
The White House
We are pleased to report that Federal departments and agencies, in
response to the President's directive of April 8, 1976, employed in
excess of 89,000 temporary workers, mostly students, during the summer
of 1976. Students had the opportunity to participate in the affairs
of their Government, and agency officials have advised that they
performed their assignments exceptionally well.
President Ford in announcing the 1976 program also directed agencies
to provide opportunities for needy young men and women, and set a
general goal of 1 youth in this category for every 40 regular employees.
The Federal Government again demonstrated leadership in the summer
employment effort by employing 53,598 needy youths, thereby exceeding
the President's goal.
Enclosed for your information is a copy of the President's directive
and a statistical summary of the 1976 program.
Enclosures
MERIT PRINCIPLES ASSURE QUALITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
1883-1973
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1976 FEDERAL SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
Appointments made from May 13 thru September 30, 1976
Needy Youth
53,598
Summer Aids
(36,176)
Stay-in-School Program
(15,898)
Federal Junior Fellows
( 1,524)
Merit Staffing
36,152
Summer Examination
( 6,955)
Agency Merit Staffing Plans
(28,586)
Federal Summer Interns
( 611)
Grand Total
89,750
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 8, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF
DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
When schools close for the summer months, many young
Americans will be seeking temporary summer employment.
This year, as in the past, Federal agencies can help
these young men and women put their vacations to
practical use.
I am once again requesting that Federal managers give
their full support to the Federal Summer Employment
Program for Youth. Past experience clearly indicates
that young people are not only effective in the per-
formance of duties as replacements for vacationing
employees, but are also useful in a variety of other
activities necessary in accomplishing the Government's
missions. Also important is the fact that summer
employment gives us a chance to expand relationships
with educational institutions and, at the same time,
assist students who need the income to help out with
school expenses.
I urge all agencies to conduct balanced programs
through the selection of young people who have success-
fully competed in the summer employment examination,
those who have qualified under merit staffing and the
Federal Summer Intern Program. In addition, to assure
that needy young people have the opportunity to become
involved, I am again setting a general goal of one needy
youth for every 40 regular employees.
Chairman Hampton of the Civil Service Commission will
continue to provide guidance on all aspects of the
Government's summer programs and will report to me on
accomplishments. In the past, the success of this
program has been the result of support by Federal
managers. I urge your continued personal involvement.
Herald R. In
GPO 1976 O - 210-537 (109)