In a shocking revelation, Elmer Andrews, Wage and Hour Administrator, exposed the dark underbelly of the railroad industry’s hiring practices. Speaking at the National Conference of Negro Workers in 1939, Andrews urged African American workers to report instances of discrimination under the Fair Labor Standards Act. He emphasized that the Wage and Hour Division at the Labor Department does not discriminate against workers based on their skin color, regardless of whether they file a complaint.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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