OF MICHIGAN LIBRARIES THE DRIVERS BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS For expenses necessary for the promotion of industrial safety, employment stabilization, and amicable industrial relations for labor and industry; performance of safety functions of the Secretary under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 784(c)) and the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, as amended (72 Stat. 835); and not less than [$309,300] $364,500 for the work of the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, as authorized by the Act of July 11, 1949 (63 Stat. 409); [$3,516,000 $3,282,000: Provided, That no part of the appropriation for the President's Committee shall be subject to reduction or transfer to any other department or agency under the provisions of any existing law; including purchase of reports and of material for informational exhibits. [For an additional amount for "Bureau of Labor Standards" for the work of the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, $40,000.] (5 U.S.C. 611, 784(b); 33 U.S.C. 941: Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1946; Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1950; Reorganization Plan No. 19 of 1950; Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1965.) Note. Excludes $329,900 for activities transferred in the estimates to "Salaries and expenses, Bureau of Employment Security.". The amounts obligated in 1964 and 1965 are shown in the schedule as comparative transfers. Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 12-25-0102-0-1-652 Program by activities: 1. Improving State labor legislation.......... 2. Improving conditions of migratory workers. 10 3. Reducing industrial accidents. 4. Protecting young workers.. 5. Promoting employment of the handicapped 6. Administration and management services.. Total program costs, funded-obligations... Financing: 16 Comparative transfers to other accounts... New obligational authority. New obligational authority: 40 Appropriation.... 44 Proposed supplemental due to civilian pay increases.. Relation of obligations to expenditures: 10 Total obligations.. 70 Receipts and other offsets (items 11-17)... Obligations affecting expenditures... 71 72 Obligated balance, start of year....... 74 Obligated balance, end of year.... 77 Adjustments in expired accounts. 90 91 Expenditures excluding pay increase supplemental Expenditures from civilian pay increase supplemental__ 1. Improving State labor legislation. This is accomplished by assisting and advising States on labor law administration and the enactment of appropriate labor legislation and by negotiating Federal-State agreements to eliminate duplication in inspection. Assistance was provided to all 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia in 1964. 2. Improving conditions of migratory workers.-Cooperation is maintained with Federal and State agencies living conditions of migratory workers. Services were and voluntary organizations to improve the working and given to 38 States on migratory labor matters and assistance to 26 State committees in 1964. 3. Reducing industrial accidents. This involves providing engineering consultation, technical advice, educational and promotional assistance in all phases of occupational special industries, and Federal agencies. During 1964, accident prevention to States, labor unions, maritime and training courses were conducted for 60,600 trainees. 4. Protecting young workers.-Regulatory standards for young workers are developed under the child-labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Advisory standards are formulated for young workers, aimed at improving their working conditions with due regard for their health, safety, and well-being. Functions relating to the promotion of youth employment and to job adjustments will no longer be performed by this bureau and the funds and positions related thereto have been deleted. The functions, if necessary, can be performed by the Manpower Administration. 5. Promoting employment of the handicapped. A continuing program of public information and education is conducted through the President's Committee to advance employment of the handicapped citizens; cooperation is maintained with all national groups interested in the field, including the Governors' committees in the States and 1,500 local committees. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 1965 1966 estimate estimate 2,498 3 2,503 183 195 16 89 282 1 269 9.2 $9,360 131 38 16 3,345 60 60 161 13 2,448 3 2,453 183 195 16 87 147 45 103 37 16 3,282 1965 1966 estimate estimate 269 257 9.2 $9,453 10 General and special funds: 43 44 71 72 74 90 91 Program by activities: 1. Advancement of women's employment 2. President's Commission on the Status of 3. Interdepartmental Committee and Citi- Financing: 25 Unobligated balance lapsing.. New obligational authority. Total program costs, funded.. Total obligations..... New obligational authority: 40 Appropriation.. 41 Transferred to "Operating expenses, Public Appropriation (adjusted). Relation of obligations to expenditures: Expenditures excluding pay increase 1964 actual 1965 1966 estimate estimate 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders. 1963, $4 thousand; 1964, $8 thousand; 1965, $8 thousand; 1966, $8 thousand. 860 59 -64 1. Advancement of women's employment opportunities and status. The Women's Bureau seeks to enlarge economic, civil, and political rights and opportunities for women through its educational, research, legislative, and promotional activities, its staff work for the Interdepartmental Committee on the Status of Women and the Citizens' Advisory Council on the Status of Women, and its services to Governors' Commissions on the Status of Women, to other Government agencies and to national, State, and local groups. Its programs are especially designed to advance the position of the 26.5 million women in the labor force through the promotion of improved working conditions, expanded job opportunities, better training, and more adequate counseling services. Through informational, technical, and advisory programs, the Bureau also contributes to the advancement of the position of women in other lands. 2. President's Commission on the Status of Women.The Commission completed its report, American Women, in October 1963. 3. Interdepartmental Committee and Citizens' Advisory Council on the Status of Women.-The Interdepartmental APPENDIX TO THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1966 1964 actual Program by activities: 1. Advancement of women's employ- Status of Women and Citizens' Total program costs, funded— 564 570 40 29 2 21 85 13 53558! 778 84 1 72 8.6 $8,216 ADVANCES AND REIMBURSEMENTS Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 1964 actual 24 1965 1966 estimate estimate 24 594 594 44 31 56 799 75 0 69 8.4 $8,658 1965 estimate 33 333 Identification code 1966 estimate Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars)-Continued 1964 actual 2. Wage determinations and regulations... 3. Research and legislative analysis....... 4. Administration and management services. Total program costs, funded. -24 10 Total obligations..... 24 -24 Financing: 11 Receipts and reimbursements from: Ad- 16 Comparative transfers to other accounts.. New obligational authority....... -10 -10 12 1277 WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION 2 7 1 24 2 1 11.0 $11,503 1966 1965 estimate estimate 15,872 1,015 1,496 772 SALARIES AND EXPENSES For expenses necessary for performing the duties imposed by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, and the Act to provide conditions for the purchase of supplies and the making of contracts by the United States, approved June 30, 1936, as amended (41 U.S.C. 35-45), including reimbursements' to State, Federal, and local agencies and their employees for inspection services rendered, [$20,378,000] $21,040,000. (29 U.S.C. 201-219, 251-262, Depart0 ment of Labor Appropriation Act, 1965.) 76 72 8.5 $8,867 Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 19,155 -36 19,119 -33 -35 136 19,279 1965 1966 1964 actual estimate estimate The Division obtains compliance with minimum standards respecting wages, hours, and other employment conditions in industries engaged in interstate commerce and in certain establishments furnishing goods to the Government. 1. Enforcement.-Information media are used to inform employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities under the law. Investigations are made to correct violations and to assist employers in meeting legal requirements and workers in recovering wages due. During 1964 a total of 56,000 establishments were investigated and 364,000 employees were found to be due wages in the amount of $59.7 million of which employers agreed to pay $22.7 million. In 1965 and 1966, a survey will be conducted through the investigation of 16,000 establishments selected in accordance with approved statistical sampling procedures to determine the general level of compliance with the acts administered by the Division. Beginning in 1965, each investigation made will include a determination of the equal pay compliance status of the In 1965 and 1966, it is anticipated that investigation findings will increase as a result of greater efficiencies in manpower utilization and investigative techniques, firm. 2. Wage determinations and regulations.-During 1965 the minimum wage rates under the Fair Labor Standards Act for 31 industries in Puerto Rico will be reviewed. In 1966, industry committees will review the minimum wage rates in seven industries in the Virgin Islands, five industries in American Samoa, and six industries in Puerto Rico. It is estimated that applications for special minimum wage certificates will continue at an annual rate of 5,500 during 1965 and 1966. The wage determinations program under the Walsh-Healey Act is planned at a level of four determinations in 1965 and six determinations in 1966. Regulations and interpretations are prepared to give effect to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Emphasis will be directed to development and revision of issuances 10 Personnel compensation: persons. Total personnel compensation.... 12.0 Personnel benefits.... 21.0 Travel and transportation of 22.0 Transportation of things.... 23.0 Rent, communications, and utilities.. 24.0 Printing and reproduction.... 25.1 Other services.. 25.2 Services of other agencies. 26.0 Supplies and materials.. 31.0 Equipment............... 99.0 Total obligations.... Total program costs, funded-obligations.... Financing: 11 Receipts and reimbursements from: Administrative budget accounts... New obligational authority.... 1964 actual Relation of obligations to expenditures: 10 Total obligations.......... 70 Receipts and other offsets (items 11-17).. 71 Obligations affecting expenditures.... 90 14,166 44 64 14,274 1,079 1,282 1,457 110 86 ADVANCES AND REIMBURSEMENTS Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 55 425 247 105 19,119 1,839 7 1,774 9.2 $8,264 1964 actual 5 5 -5 5 -5 1965 estimate 15,669 62 59 15,791 1,187 1,410 397 188 64 1,686 124 79 20,992 1,866 8 1,814 9.5 $8,893 1965 estimate 20 65 20 -20 20 -20 1966 estimate 15,842 44 59 15,944 1,196 1,394 65 397 188 64 1,629 124 79 21,081 1,828 7 1,775 9.5 $8,914 1966 estimate 20 20 -20 20 -20 Identification code 12-30-1520-0-1-906 Personnel Summary 1964 actual fund accounts (annual appropriation act): Current authorization.. Proposed increase in authorization due to civilian pay increase.. 16 Comparative transfers to other accounts... 3 2 BUREAU OF EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES, BUREAU OF EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION For necessary administrative expenses [and not to exceed $113,600 for the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board, $4,368,000], $4,370,000, together with not to exceed [$60,000] $70,000 to be derived from the fund created by section 44 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 944). (5 U.S.C. 751-800; 33 U.S.C. 901-905; (5 U.S.C. 751-800; 33 U.S.C. 901-905; 42 U.S.C. 1651-1659, 1701-1717; Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1946, 60 Stat. 1095; Reorganization Plan No. 19 of 1950, 64 Stat. 1271; Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 5 1 1 11.0 $8,410 1964 actual 2,901 1.018 213 23 4,155 8 4,163 60 4,223 -60 1965 1966 estimate estimate 111 712 20 2 2 11.0 $8,650 1965 estimate 24 4,435 -5 4,430 17 1 2 20 62 4,492 2 2 11.0 $8,650 3,026 2,981 1,124 261 -60 -2 104 1966 estimate 4,370 4,370 Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars)---Continued Identification code 12-30-1520-0-1-906 -70 1964 actual Investigations made.. 1 4,275 WORKLOAD New injuries reported. Formal hearings completed. Informal conferences.. 4,275 4,223 51 4,274 337 -237 -5 4,369 1965 1966 estimate estimate 1963 actual 80,074 370 33,344 4,534 4,368 162 4 years. (a) Federal employees. On June 30, 1964, cases from prior years requiring further action numbered 45,478; the 1,106 backlog in investigations was 179 cases. 258 25 4,492 42 4,534 237 -58 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders: 1963, $1 thousand; 1964, $9 thousand; 1965. $4 thousand; 1966, $4 thousand. 1964 actual 4,553 156 4 The Bureau administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Act, the Defense Bases Act, the War Risk Hazards Act, certain provisions of the War Claims Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act. The staffing for this program anticipates improved productivity. 1. Disposition of compensation claims.—Workloads are related to volume of new injury and death cases in covered employment and the servicing of cases originating in prior 85,224 377 33.120 4,370 4,370 4,440 -70 4,370 58 -74 4,348 1963 1964 1965 1966 actual actual estimate estimate 109,213 109,623 110,400 112,000 25,264 29,596 29,000 29,000 134,477 139,219 139,400 141,000 1,631 1,888 1.900 2,000 1965 estimate 1966 estimate 90,000 90,700 400 385 33,200 33,200 |
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