Background report on Buffalo department stores employees strike
Series Number
A3017
Summary
This series consists of a background report on the 1913 department store worker strike in Buffalo, New York. The report deals mainly with wages, although in addition to higher wages, strikers were demanding Saturday night closing of stores, an eight-hour day, and better sanitary conditions. Packard's report recommended that the Factory Investigating Commission hold a public hearing on the issues raised by the strikers.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Correspondence concerning the field investigation in Upstate New York
Series Number
A3020
Summary
This series contains correspondence between field agents in Upstate New York and staff in the main office in New York City. The correspondence concerns data cards; instructions to agents; factories and stores under investigation; salaries, and supplies to study Upstate during the Wage Investigation. There is also correspondence between the Commission and establishments and businessmen concerning plans to investigate the establishments, and upcoming public hearings on wages.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.