, 1943-02-17
Monpower Questions
Answered

Editors Note: We have received numerous inquiries regarding
certain steps and procedures under the Dayton Area Employment
Sterilization Plan, established by the Dayton Area War Manpower
Commission O. Jan. 81. 1913 For example:
G. If I can secure another job. utilizing a higher skill of which I
I'M capable of performing, and paying Higher Wages a I forced to
stay at my present place of employment?
A. First let us state that the War Manpower Commission DOES
NOT SET WAGES. Our only interest is if you would be more valuable
to the war effort in charging jobs. Under Section II, B (a) as follows"
When the worker is competent to perform higher skilled work than
his present employer is able o willing to provide.
If you a perform a higher skill than you are doing, you
apply to your employer for a certificate of availability, under III d,
of the Dayton are Employment Sterilization Plan a follows:
If an essential worker desires to quit o take other employment
he shall give his employer 6 days notice, together with his reason.
The employer shall advise the worker within the s days whether
or not a Statement of Availability will be given
If the employer fails or refuses to issue a Statement of Availability,
then the worker may notify the USES of the VINO, and the USES
of the VINO shall consult with the employer and make such further
investigation a it deems advisable.
The USES of the VINO shall then determine the issue and shall
notify the worker and the employer of its decision. After receipt of
of such notice the worker o the employer may appeal to the Dayton
Area Director and the War Manpower Committee.
Further appeals may be taken in accordance with established
War Manpower Commission policies Decisions OIL appeals to the
USES of the VINO and to the Area Director and the Area Manpower
Committee shall be determined within six days from date of appeal
unless extraordinary circumstances require additional time
@. Must I remain o the job, during the procedure o a release.
A. Yes, under II E, of the Dayton Plan al follows:
Until such time a issuance of the Statement of Availability is
finally determined, the worker shall remain ON the job.
Q. On what grounds can I ask for a certificate of Availability?
A. Under II B. Of the Dayton Plan as follows:
A statement of Availability shall be given an essential worker by
his employer if and when
ID the employer discharges o lays off the worker from his en-
ployment or
(2) the worker desires to quit o. take other employment for any
of the following reasons:
GAP When the worker is competent to perform higher skilled work
than his present employer is able or willing to provide.
OBJ When the worker is employed for a substantial period at less
than 20 hours per week or less hours per week than provided In ex-
listing collective agreements
() When the distance between the workers residence and bis
present place Of employment b unSeascnaby great considering the
restrictions ON the use of gasoline and tires and the availability Of
Transportation facilities.
I'D When the worker has compelling personal reasons for wishing
to change employment
() When the worker is employed at wages or under working
conditions substantially less favorable than those prevailing In the
community for the kind of work on which he is employed The prob
lem Of employing workers ut their highest skfus is an individual
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