Aslib Proceedings


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Migratory Labor


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V.1: Considers S. 1123 and seven related bills, to improve educational facilities and health services for migrant laborers and their children; to exempt agricultural employees from certain provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; and to establish a National Citizens Council on Migratory Labor. Includes Calif Dept of Public Health report "Health Conditions and Services for Domestic Seasonal Agricultural Workers and Their Families in California" Oct. 1, 1960 (p. 219-279); v.2: Focuses on S. 1129, to amend the Wagner-Peyser Act to improve programs for recruitment, transportation and distribution of agricultural workers.; v.3: Continuation of hearings on S. 3382, to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize Federal funds for construction of adequate sanitary facilities for migratory farm workers.