652 WAGE AND LABOR STANDARDS General and special funds: 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. 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 assist ance 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) Intragovernmental funds: 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. 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 Receipts and reimbursements from: Receipts and other offsets (items 11-17). Obligations affecting expenditures. 72.98 Obligated balance, start of year... 74.98 Obligated balance, end of year.. -24 Expenditures. 10 Committee on the Status of Women maintains a continu- The Citizens' Advisory Council on the Status of Women encourages and stimulates action with private institutions, organizations, and individuals working for improvement. of conditions and services of special concern to women; reviews and evaluates their progress; advises and assists the Committee in evaluating total progress made and recommends action for accelerated progress; and considers new ways to advance the status of women and recommends appropriate action to the Committee. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 71 90 Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 11.1 Personnel compensation: Permanent po- 12.0 Personnel benefits.. 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons. 25.1 Other services.. 31.0 Equipment.. General and special funds: WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION 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, Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) $8,658 $8,867 affected by amendments to the act and changes in industry practices. 3. Research and legislative analysis.-Economic research on the effects of the wage, hour, and equal pay provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Public Contracts Act and analysis and development of statistical data are provided. Studies were conducted in 1964 to provide current data for reports to the Congress and to provide statistical data needed in the consideration of administrative problems and legislative proposals. Further studies will be conducted in 1965 and 1966. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1963, $69 thousand; 1964, $33 thousand; 1965, $25 thousand; 1966, $25 thousand. 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 firm. In 1965 and 1966, it is anticipated that investigation findings will increase as a result of greater efficiencies in manpower utilization and investigative techniques. 25.2 Services of other agencies. 99.0 Total number of permanent positions. Full-time equivalent of other positions. Average number of all employees. Average GS grade.... Intragovernmental funds: ADVANCES AND REIMBURSEMENTS Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 10 Program by activities: 1. Enforcement: Office of the Solicitor. Total program costs, funded-obli- Financing: 11 Receipts and reimbursements from: Ad- New obligational authority. 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 70 Receipts and other offsets (items 11-17).. 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 Relation of obligations to expenditures: 10 Total obligations.. 71 Obligations affecting expenditures........ 90 Expenditures.. 20 20 20 20 220 220 -20 Expenditures from civilian pay in crease supplemental.. Expenditures from military pay increase supplemental....... General and special funds: 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; 42 U.S.C. 1651-1659, 1701-1717; Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1946, 60 Stat. 1095; Reorganization Plan No. 19 of 1950, 64 Stať. 1271; Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 1964 actual 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. 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 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. 3,026 2,981 1,124 (c) Administration and manage ment services.. (d) Administration of War Claims Act....... Total direct program costs, funded. Change in selected resources 1 8 Reopened cases Investigations made.. Receiving payment. Needing further development.. (b) Longshoremen and harbor workers.-In addition to 4,440 adjudicating claims presented to employers or their insurance carriers, hearings and conferences are held for the purpose of determining the rights of interested parties. 13 Receipts and reimbursements from: Trust fund accounts (annual appropriation act): Current authorization.. Proposed increase in authorization due to civilian pay increase... 16 Comparative transfers to other accounts..." |