Evening star., 1942-12-27
AFL
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Mr.. Green's letter will be closely
in line with proposals to be sub
mitted to Congress by President
Roosevelt.
Federation's Program.
The Federation's program, as out
lined by Mr.. Green. follows:
"D Extension of old-age insur-
ance to domestic and farm workers,
and to public employees not already
covered. lay employees of religious,
educational and charitable organi-
cations, fishermen in boats of less
than 10 tons, self employed persons,
and higher benefits and supplement
tary allowances for dependents.
We would extend these benefits to
eligible workers permanently dis
abled.
"(2) Uniform and more adequate
unemployment benefits under ma
tional system for all the workers of
lllt INoblOIl ilO" SoNCi ny Oll dSC
and survivors insurance with uni
form duration of 26 weeks and
benefits ranging from minimum of
S. increased to So for three or more
dependents, to maximum of SIG
increased to $23 for three or more
dependents"
In commenting on the first two
sections, Mr.. Green explained that
by eliminating the limitation of EN-
ployers of eight or more" and lower
ing the age eligibility of women to so
years present insurance provisions
would be materially liberalized. He
also advocated complete elimination
of experience rating or "any SINH
Lar obstacles to insurance principles. >
tHe added that I'VE would pay
the same benefits to workers tenn
porarily unemployed because Of
Sickness
(3) I'VE would provide for main
tenance Of the rights of enlisted
persons in old-age and survivors
| insurance and for unemployment
allowances for them while they seek
! jobs.
disqualification Benefits.
! a. Setting up disqualification
benefits for workers now covered by
old-age and survivors insurance.
t5) "A national employment serv-
| ice to provide that widest possible
assistance in helping workers tt
have satisfactory jobs and employ
ers to have satisfactory personnel
! The job is the basic factor in the
workers life, while social insurance
provides for the emergencies which
interrupt jobs. The Employment
Service has the vital function O.
placement, which must not be sub
ordinated to payment of benefits
This function can be most effec.
lively performed when the organ.
ization Of the service is adapted tt
the structure of industries and la.
bor markets"
Commenting further on the pro-
gram, Mr.. Green said 'such sys.
tenn of national social insurance
would 60 a long way to accomplish
two OF the freedoms of the Atlantic
Characterization of want and free
dom of fear" Nothing is more
devastating than lack of income tt
purchase the necessities of life Tht
dole brings a decentralization of self
independent citizens that nothins
can undo"
In conclusion, Mr.. Green's lette'
stated:
Il urge your organization to des-
ignate some individuals or "a COM
mittee to be responsible for cooper
alton with the federation for making
the Federal social security law ade.
quate to meet the emergencies o1
the postwar period and afterwards
See your new Senator and Congress.
men before they come to Washing.
ton. Make appointments to wal
upon your Senators and Represent
atives who are continuing in Office
when they may be at home for tht
holidays
| Wars Turning Point Seen.
Mr.. Green said developments II
Africa and the Solomons bring u.
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