New York State Industrial Commissioner Legislative Records

Chronological.

As Governor Harriman's industrial commissioner, Dr. Isador Lubin was the administrative head of the New York State Department of Labor. He was charged with enforcing state labor laws and the rules and regulations of the department as set forth in the Industrial Code, and assisted the governor in formulating state labor policy. The industrial commissioner was authorized to carry out research investigations in the area of employment and to compile and analyze statistics and facts regarding the department's activities.

This series contains copies of bills proposed by the Department of Labor, along with brief descriptions of their legislative history and supporting statements. Also included are copies of memorandums to the governor's counsel. Memorandums contain the recommendation of Industrial Commissioner Isador Lubin concerning action to be taken regarding bills proposed for the 1959 legislative session, along with legislative histories and supporting statements. Topics of interest include minimum wage regulations, rights of elderly workers, and equal pay for women.

This series was transferred to Syracuse University by Governor Averell Harriman in 1959, and was transferred to the New York State Archives in 2006. It was accessioned in June 2018.

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