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... discrimination in employment because of race , color , religion , or national origin . This bill is also known as the administration bill , a bill which was introduced in the Senate by Senator McGrath and in the House by the chairman ...
... discrimination in employment because of race , color , religion , or national origin . This bill is also known as the administration bill , a bill which was introduced in the Senate by Senator McGrath and in the House by the chairman ...
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... discrimination in particular phases of employ- ment has been enacted with greater and greater frequency during the past 50 years . Now more than half of the States prohibit such a discrimination in the civil service , while many also ...
... discrimination in particular phases of employ- ment has been enacted with greater and greater frequency during the past 50 years . Now more than half of the States prohibit such a discrimination in the civil service , while many also ...
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... discrimination occurs , and therefore , my concern is for the entire country , as the problem is not a local one ... discrimination in employment , and they have come to the attention of all of us . The effect of such discrimination is ...
... discrimination occurs , and therefore , my concern is for the entire country , as the problem is not a local one ... discrimination in employment , and they have come to the attention of all of us . The effect of such discrimination is ...
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... discrimination , it is charged that such discrimination in industries engaged in commerce , or in the production of goods for commerce , causes the spread of such discrimination and a diminution of employment and wages to such an extent ...
... discrimination , it is charged that such discrimination in industries engaged in commerce , or in the production of goods for commerce , causes the spread of such discrimination and a diminution of employment and wages to such an extent ...
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... discrimination , then the person discriminated against , if he has been injured , shall have a right of action . That first bill provided that the action should be in a Federal court . Then later on , realizing that not all of the ...
... discrimination , then the person discriminated against , if he has been injured , shall have a right of action . That first bill provided that the action should be in a Federal court . Then later on , realizing that not all of the ...
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Page 520 - All members pledge themselves to take joint and separate action in cooperation with the organization for the achievement of the purposes set forth in Article 55.
Page 3 - The jurisdiction of the court shall be exclusive and its judgment and decree shall be final...
Page 2 - The Board is empowered, as hereinafter provided, to prevent any person from engaging in any unfair labor practice (listed in section 8) affecting commerce. This power [shall be exclusive and] shall not be affected by any other means of adjustment or prevention that has been or may be established by agreement, law, or otherwise...
Page 4 - Board, on the ground that the testimony or evidence required of him may tend to incriminate him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture; but no individual shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which he is compelled after having claimed his privilege against selfincrimination...
Page 4 - Board for such purposes, may administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence. Such attendance of witnesses and the production of such evidence may be required from any place in the United States or any Territory or possession thereof, at any designated place of hearing.
Page 1 - A vacancy in the commission shall not impair the right of the remaining commissioners to exercise all the powers of the commission.
Page 3 - Upon such filing, the court shall cause notice thereof to be served upon such person, and thereupon shall have jurisdiction of the proceeding and of the question determined therein, and shall have power to grant such temporary relief or restraining order as it deems just and proper, and to make and enter upon the pleadings, testimony, and proceedings set forth in such transcript a decree enforcing, modifying, and enforcing as so modified, or setting aside in whole or in part the order of the commission.
Page 4 - A copy of such petition shall be forthwith served upon the Board, and thereupon the aggrieved party shall file in the court a transcript...
Page 4 - ... forfeiture; but no individual shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which he is compelled, after having claimed his privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, except that such individual so testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying.
Page 520 - With a view to the creation of conditions of stability and well-being which are necessary for peaceful and friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, the United Nations shall promote: a. higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development; b.