The union times., 1947-03-01
UNSATISFACTORY

UNSATISFACTORY"
 "Perhaps the most unsatisfactory feature of the Stapleton bill'' said Father Loughlin 'sis its enforcement provision. Instead of a separate section as in the Cillie-Ward bill providing a not too drastic penalty of a fine of not more than $500 or not more than one year in jail for willful violation of the law, which everyone can understand, the so- called administration bill merely allows the State Inter-Racial Com mission to petition to a Court (the bill does not even mention which Court) for temporary relief or a restraining order.'
 Moreover, the Court under the Stapleton bill would not be bound by the evidence adduced at hearings of the Commission, but could reopen the case and hear additional testimony. On the other hand, in accordance with customary procedure governing Com missions established by law, the Gillie- Ward bill states that its findings as to facts shall be conclusive if supported by substantial evidence"
 INCREASED TENSION
 The Committee head maintained that the Stapleton bill would increase racial tensions by its failure to permit ag- grieved persons to appeal to the Courts from decisions of the Conn1is- sion. It provides that only the Com mission or the respondent aggrieved by final order of the Commission, may be parties to an appeal, Father Loughlin pointed out. Thus, he added, a dissatisfied complainant mi g ht charge that he had received unfair treatment at the hands of the Commis- sion, and that he lacked the right of appeal.
 ''Our bill," contended the clergy man, s'is specific with regard to all possible types of discrimination in the fields of employment, and in- cludes as an unfair employment practice discrimination with respect to upgradings and promotions. Sim ply hiring someone and then refus- ing to upgrade him because of pre- judice, even though he were prop erly qualified would not meet the situation satisfactorily.
 "The Cillie- Ward bill was care- fully drawn and is based upon the Ives-Quinn law in New York. which itself was prepared after long study and with the collaboration of ex. perts. On the other hand, the Sta- pletion bill bears evidence of poor and nasty preparation. For exam pie, while it defines an employment agency, the bill does not forbid such agencies from practicing dis crimination.
 "The Gillie-Ward bill provides for the posting of notices conspicuously by every employer, employment agency and labor union subject to the Act to supply relevant information regarding the law. The Stapleton bill does not
 COMMISSIONERS
 "The Gillie-Ward bill specifically covers all contractors and sub-con- tractors doing business with the State and its subdivisions. The Stapleton bill does not.
 "The Gillie-Ward bill provides for three full-time Commissioners of the State Inter-Racial Commission who would devote their full time and ener- gy to the enforcement of the Fair Employment Practice Act, thus as- surfing efficient administration and en- forcement of the law. The Stapleton bill does not. It leaves the actual ad- ministration and enforcement of the Act largely to employees of the Com mission. Hearings would take place before three Commissioners, and the Commissioner and the agent who in- veStigated the complaint would be re- quired to attend. The difficulty in arranging prompt hearings involving four Commissioners busy with their own affairs is obvious"
 Father Loughlin also criticized the Suspicion companion bill. SB 369, providing for a $25, ,OOO ap.
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