This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, hearings transcripts, and press releases generated by the Industrial Commissioner's office during arbitration of labor disputes including League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York and Local 1199, Drug and Hospital Union, AFL-CIO; Long Island College Hospital and Local 144, Hotel and Allied Employees Union, Building Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO; and St. Elizabeth's Hospital/St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center and the New York State Nurses Association.
Creator
New York (State). Industrial Commissioner
Access Restrictions
Series contains some material that may be restricted. State Archives staff will review requested documents and disclose information pursuant to the State Freedom of Information Law.
This series consists of draft and final speeches, broadcasts, background and statistical information, and hearing statements of Industrial Commissioners M. P. Catherwood and Isador Lubin. Topics include employment and labor conditions, industry, and safety.
Creator
New York (State). Industrial Commissioner
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series contains copies of bills proposed by the State Department of Labor, along with brief legislative histories and supporting statements. Also included are copies of memorandums to the governor's counsel. Topics of interest include minimum wage regulations, rights of elderly workers, and equal pay for women.
Creator
New York (State). Industrial Commissioner
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Industrial Commissioner Bureau of Public Work wage claim case files
Series Number
B0322
Summary
This series consists of claims filed against government employers (or their contractors) by laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed on public work projects. Under Article 8 of the State Labor Law, claims could be filed against government employers (or their contractors) for non-payment of prevailing wage rates, non-payment of premium pay (overtime), or non-payment of the prevailing rate of supplements (benefits). The series includes hearing reports and recommendations, copies of orders and determinations, correspondence, and inter-office memorandums.
Creator
New York (State). Industrial Commissioner
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Industrial Commissioner subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B1967
Summary
This series consists of correspondence files of Industrial Commissioner Dr. Isador Lubin, created during Governor W. Averell Harriman's administration (1955-1958). The records include correspondence with the governor's office, the State Department of Labor and other state government officials, labor unions, and private individuals. The records contain memorandums received and sent, some enclosures, and reports.
Creator
New York (State). Industrial Commissioner
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.